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Securities in F&O Ban:
Sammaan Capital shares are banned from F&O trading on 19 December 2025.
IPO Listing
ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company's shares will list on the stock exchanges today. The issue price was set at Rs 2,165 per share. The issue was subscribed 39.17 times. It opened for bidding on 12 December 2025 and it closed on 16 December 2025. The price band was Rs 2,061-2,165.
Stocks to Watch:
Reliance Industries announced that its arm, Reliance Consumer, has acquired a majority stake in Udhaiyam Agro Foods.
Lupin announced that its subsidiaries in the Philippines (Multicare Pharmaceuticals) and Brazil (MedQuímica) have signed an agreement with Neopharmed Gentili to market the brand Plasil in Brazil and the Philippines.
Tata Consultancy Services announced that its subsidiary, TCS Iberoamerica S.A., has incorporated a technology company, Sociedad Anónima, in Costa Rica.
HCL Technologies announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the telecom solutions business of Hewlett Packard Enterprise for USD 160 million.
Narayana Hrudayalaya announced that its board will meet shareholders and creditors on January 19 to seek approval for the merger scheme of Meridian Medical Research into the company.
Hexaware Technologies announced that its Board has approved the merger of Softcrylic Tech Solutions and Mobiquity SoftTech with the company.
Mishra Dhatu Nigam announced that it has secured orders worth Rs 121.75 crore. Its open order position as of date stands at approximately Rs 2,520 crore.
Aeroflex Industries announced that its board has approved a capacity addition of 13,000 units per year for liquid cooling skids used in data centres. The plan includes installing robotic and automated welding lines for flexible stainless-steel hose assemblies and setting up an annealing plant for stainless-steel braided hoses for mission-critical applications, as per management requirements.
Bharti Hexacom announced the appointment of Kathikeyan Velu as Chief Financial Officer, effective January 1, 2026. Akhil Garg has resigned as CFO due to organizational movement within the Bharti Group.
Rossari Biotech announced that it has incorporated wholly owned subsidiary Rossari (Singapore) on 18 December 2025.
Biocon announced that its New Jersey unit has received an Establishment Inspection Report (EIR) from the US FDA with a Voluntary Action Indicated (VAI) status.
The deal brings Tamil Nadu’s heritage nutrition brand, Udhaiyam, under RCPL’s fold, adding strength to the FMCG major’s branded staples portfolio. Through this acquisition, RCPL further reaffirms its commitment to the company’s core philosophy of promoting India’s heritage and legacy brands.
T. Krishnakumar, director, Reliance Consumer Products, said, “Udhaiyam is a brand that needs no introduction. It has been serving healthy food choices to consumers for decades and is a true reflection of Tamil Nadu’s rich heritage enriched with its scientific temper and superior quality.
We are very excited to announce this joint venture, as it further strengthens RCPL’s presence in the branded staples space. This initiative also reaffirms our commitment to offering global-quality products to consumers at affordable price points, while promoting India’s legacy. I am sure that Udhaiyam will soon scale up to a national brand and satisfy consumers across India, just as it has earned the trust of millions in Tamil Nadu over decades.”
S. Sudhakar, managing director, Udhaiyams Agro Foods, stated, “This partnership with RCPL opens up new opportunities for Udhaiyam. The brand has delighted consumers in Tamil Nadu for decades. When it comes to branded pulses, Udhaiyam is synonymous with the best quality for households across the state.
With RCPL now taking charge of its expansion, we are confident that the goodness of Tamil Nadu and the rich heritage of the land will resonate with consumers across geographies, while adding value to their lives as we increasingly transition towards a healthier lifestyle.”
Reliance Industries is India's largest private sector company. Its activities span hydrocarbon exploration and production, petroleum refining and marketing, petrochemicals, advanced materials and composites, renewables (solar and hydrogen), retail and digital services.
The company‘s consolidated net profit jumped 9.54% to Rs 18,165 crore on 9.94% increase in revenue from operations to Rs 2,58,898 crore in Q2 FY26 over Q2 FY25.
Buying interest was seen in auto, realty and pharma stocks, while metal, consumer durables and IT counters faced selling pressure.
At 13:25 ST, the barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex, climbed 400.81 points or 0.47% to 84,882.56. The Nifty 50 index added 140.10 points or 0.55% to 25,955.85.
In the broader market, the S&P BSE Mid-Cap index jumped 0.55% and the S&P BSE Small-Cap index fell 0.58%.
The market breadth was positive. On the BSE, 2,392 shares rose and 1,598 shares fell. A total of 210 shares were unchanged.
Gainers & Losers:
Shriram Finance (up 4.20%), Max Healthcare Institute (up 2.40%), Bharat Electronics (up 1.81%), Bajaj-Auto (up 1.51%) and Eicher Motors (up 1.46%) were the major Nifty50 gainers.
HCL Technologies (down 1.40%), Hindalco Industries (down 0.91%), Adani Enterprises (down 0.64%), Dr Reddy’s Laboratories (down 0.61%) and Bharti Airtel (down 0.44%) were the major Nifty50 losers.
Stocks in Spotlight:
Reliance Industries advanced 1.49% after the company’s FMCG arm, Reliance Consumer Products (RCPL) has acquired a majority stake in Udhaiyams Agro Foods (Udhaiyams), to expand its branded staples portfolio.
Refex Industries rose 0.44%. The company said its subsidiary, Venwind Refex Power (VRPL), has signed a contract with a leading independent power producer for the supply of wind turbine generators (WTGs) aggregating 148 MW.
Park Medi World shed 0.58%. The company said that it has entered into agreements to acquire whole of existing shareholding of KP Institute of Medical Sciences (KPIMS), in an all-cash transaction amounting Rs 245 crore.
BLS International Services rallied 4.72% after the Delhi High Court quashed the debarment order imposed by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), which had barred the company from participating in tenders for two years.
Apollo Micro Systems hit an upper circuit of 5% after the company said that its subsidiary IDL Explosives has received industrial license for manufacturing of widely used explosives HMX and TNT.
Global Markets:
European market declined as investors digest a swathe of interest rate decisions and look ahead to crunch budget talks in France.
On Thursday, the European Central Bank (ECB) kept interest rates unchanged at 3.75%, while Norway’s central bank held rates steady at 4% and Sweden’s central bank left its key policy rate unchanged at 1.75%.. In contrast, the Bank of England (BoE) trimmed interest rates, with a small majority of the bank’s nine-member monetary policy committee (MPC) opting for a 25 basis points cut, bringing the base rate down to 3.75%.
European traders will also be watching news from France, where lawmakers are set to hold crunch budget talks. A joint committee of politicians is scheduled to negotiate the terms of the 2026 spending plan on Friday.
Most Asian markets advanced on Friday as investors assessed the latest Bank of Japan decision.
The Bank of Japan raised its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 0.75%, marking its highest level since 1995.
Japan’s consumer inflation rate dropped to 2.9% in November, government data showed Friday. Core inflation, which strips out prices of fresh food, remained unchanged from 3% in October.
The annual inflation rate in the U.S. eased to 2.7% in November 2025, marking its lowest level since July. The reading came in below market expectations of 3.1% and was also lower than the 3% recorded in September, offering further relief on the inflation front.
Overnight in the U.S., the S&P 500 snapped a four-day slide Thursday, boosted by lighter-than-expected inflation data that brightened the outlook for lower interest rates in 2026 and blowout guidance from chipmaker Micron Technology.
The broad market index jumped 0.79% to settle at 6,774.76, while the Nasdaq Composite advanced 1.38% to 23,006.36. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 65.88 points, or 0.14%, to end the day at 47,951.85.
Indraprastha Gas Ltd gained 1.23% today to trade at Rs 185.9. The BSE Oil & Gas index is up 0.27% to quote at 27731.53. The index is down 3.27 % over last one month. Among the other constituents of the index, Reliance Industries Ltd increased 0.48% and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd added 0.32% on the day. The BSE Oil & Gas index went up 2.06 % over last one year compared to the 3.8% surge in benchmark SENSEX.
Indraprastha Gas Ltd has lost 11.07% over last one month compared to 3.27% fall in BSE Oil & Gas index and 1.28% rise in the SENSEX. On the BSE, 3256 shares were traded in the counter so far compared with average daily volumes of 1.32 lakh shares in the past one month. The stock hit a record high of Rs 229.2 on 09 Jul 2025. The stock hit a 52-week low of Rs 172 on 16 Apr 2025.
In the cash market, the Nifty 50 index added 47.75 points or 0.18% to 26,033.75.
The NSE's India VIX, a gauge of the market's expectation of volatility over the near term, fell 3.52% to 10.82.
Reliance Industries, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Interglobe Aviation (Indigo) were the top-traded individual stock futures contracts in the F&O segment of the NSE.
The December 2025 F&O contracts will expire on 30 December 2025.
In the cash market, the Nifty 50 index declined 143.55 points or 0.55% to 26,032.20.
The NSE's India VIX, a gauge of the market's expectation of volatility over the near term, declined 3.41% to 11.23.
HDFC Bank, Reliance Industries and State Bank of India (SBI) were the top-traded individual stock futures contracts in the F&O segment of the NSE.
In the cash market, the Nifty 50 index shed 27.20 points or 0.10% to 26,175.75.
The NSE's India VIX, a gauge of the market's expectation of volatility over the near term, rose 0.06% to 11.63.
HDFC Bank Reliance Industries and State Bank of India (SBI) were the top-traded individual stock futures contracts in the F&O segment of the NSE.
In the cash market, the Nifty 50 index jumped 320.50 points or 1.24% to 26,205.30.
The NSE's India VIX, a gauge of the market's expectation of volatility over the near term, tumbled 2.24% to 11.97.
HDFC Bank, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles and Reliance Industries were the top-traded individual stock futures contracts in the F&O segment of the NSE.
In the cash market, the Nifty 50 index fell 108.65 points or 0.42% to 25,959.50.
The NSE's India VIX, a gauge of the market's expectation of volatility over the near term, rose 2.89% to 13.24.
HDFC Bank, Reliance Industries and Infosys were the top-traded individual stock futures contracts in the F&O segment of the NSE.
The November 2025 F&O contracts will expire on 25 November 2025.
In the cash market, the Nifty 50 index dropped 124 points or 0.47% to 26,068.15.
The NSE's India VIX, a gauge of the market's expectation of volatility over the near term, surged 12.31% to 13.63.
HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank and Reliance Industries were the top-traded individual stock futures contracts in the F&O segment of the NSE.