Mamata Machinery IPO garners whopping 194.95 times subscription on final day of share sale

GLOBAL-FOREX:Euro edges down, dollar hovers around two-year high

Expert view: Amit Premchandani, Senior Vice President and Fund Manager – Equity at UTI AMC, says disruption risks are emerging in stable sectors like consumer staples as new e-commerce brands challenge established players. 

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Market outlook 2025: Indian stock market benchmark Nifty 50 looks set to end the year 2024 with moderate gains. The index is up 9 per cent this year so far. Last year, the index had clocked a gain of 20 per cent.

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The Bombay Stock Exchange postponed the SME IPO of Solar91 Cleantech. The IPO, originally set to open for bidding on Tuesday, will require further examination before proceeding. 

India Cements shares surge 8 pc

With robust revenue growth, strategic capex plans, and premium valuations, Polycab India is poised to exceed its targets while navigating challenges in the FMEG segment.

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Multibagger stock: DOMS Industries share price has risen from ₹1,250 to ₹2,572 in 2024, recording a 105% increase. Despite a 14% dip in December after a promoter stake sale, analysts remain optimistic about its growth prospects.

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The Sensex surged by 498.58 points, settling at 78,540.17, while the Nifty rose by 165.95 points, closing at 23,753.45. The rally was supported by broad-based buying, although market experts suggest that the short-term outlook may remain cautious.

Indian equity markets thrived in 2024, overcoming inflation and geopolitical risks, with notable gains in mid and small-cap indices. The year offered investors valuable lessons on patience and diversification.

Upcoming IPO: Anya Polytech & Fertilizers IPO opens for subscription on December 26 and closes on December 30, with a price band of ₹13 to ₹14 per share. The company, established in 2011, specializes in fertilizers and bags, aiming to raise ₹44.80 crore through this issue.

INDIA-STOCKS:India's benchmark indexes rebound after worst week since June 2022

Top Gainers and Losers Today : The Sensex gained 498.58 points, or 0.64, to settle at 78041.59, while the Nifty gained 165.95 points, or 0.7, to close at 23587.5.

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An Adani Group subsidiary signed a binding agreement on Monday, December 23, to acquire 85.8% of India's largest private MRO company, Air Works India, for an enterprise value of ₹400 crore.

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The NSE and the BSE will conduct live trading on Saturday, February 1, on account of Union Budget 2025.

Making predictions for FY25 is difficult owing to sharp volatility in FY24 across segments and quarters on margin and book-to-bill, a lack of near-term support from large orders, and the lack of a broad-based increase in private-sector orders, analysts at Kotak Institutional Equities said.

Stock Market Today: Breakout mid-cap stock Intellect Design Arena Ltd rises more than 15%. during intraday trades. Analysts expect  up to 12% upside more . Here's why?

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Jajoo Rashmi Refractories, a leading ferro alloy manufacturer and exporter, plans a ₹150 crore IPO to fund a new manufacturing facility and boost working capital. The company has seen significant revenue and profit growth in recent years.

Stock Market Today: GSP Crop Science, an Ahmedabad-based agrochemical company, has filed its DRHP with SEBI for an IPO.

For FY26, HDFC Securities anticipates a shift to volume-led growth in Indian markets, highlighting sectors like BFSI and industrials. The Nifty 50 index shows modest upside potential, emphasizing selective investments in large-cap stocks amid cautious earnings expectations.

European natural gas prices fluctuated near €44 a megawatt-hour with little over a week left until the expiry of a key pipeline transit deal between Russia and Ukraine.

Technical Picks: Nagaraj Shetti of HDFC Securities recommends these two stocks this week -Aster DM Healthcare Ltd, and KPIT Technologies Ltd.

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Small-cap stock below ₹100: Paisalo Digital's board approved raising funds through a preferential issue of convertible equity warrants. Despite this announcement, the stock fell 5% in a positive market.

INDIA-OIL-IMPORTS:Middle East share of India's Nov oil imports at 9-month high; Russia down