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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.
This landmark transaction underscores SFL’s status as India’s second largest retail non-banking financial company (NBFC) in India.
The fund infusion will significantly enhance SFL’s capital adequacy, strengthen its balance sheet, and provide long-term growth capital. The collaboration is also likely to unlock synergies in technology, innovation, and customer engagement, drive sustainable growth, improve access to low-cost funding, and potentially strengthen SFL’s credit profile, while aligning governance and operational practices with global best standards.
Umesh Revankar, executive vice chairman, Shriram Finance, said: 'This transaction marks a defining moment in our growth journey. MUFG is one of the largest financial institution, with an extensive international network and strong values rooted in substantial growth and financial inclusion. The entry of MUFG as a key investor reinforces global confidence in India’s financial services sector and our role as a leader within it. Together, we aim to strengthen our capabilities, drive economic progress, and create meaningful impact across communities, building a future-ready institution anchored in trust and good governance.”
Hironori Kamezawa, Group chief executive officer, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group stated, “MUFG is proud to enter into this transaction and become a strategic partner of Shriram Finance, one of India’s most respected financial institutions. MUFG and Shriram Finance share a common vision and aligned values for the future. Leveraging our global capabilities, MUFG is committed to supporting Shriram Finance’s growth and contributing to economic development, communities, and society in India.”
Shriram Finance is India's largest retail asset financing non-banking finance company (NBFC). It is the flagship company of the Shriram Group, which has a significant presence in consumer finance, life insurance, general insurance, housing finance, stock broking, and distribution businesses.
The company’s consolidated net profit jumped 8.1% to Rs 2,314.17 crore on 17.2% rise in total income to Rs 11,921.33 crore in Q2 Sept 2025 over Q2 Sept 2024.
The counter hit an all-time high at Rs 914.10 in intraday today.
Shriram Finance Ltd rose for a third straight session today. The stock is quoting at Rs 899.5, up 3.46% on the day as on 12:49 IST on the NSE. The benchmark NIFTY is up around 0.53% on the day, quoting at 25951.35. The Sensex is at 84911.21, up 0.51%. Shriram Finance Ltd has added around 8.82% in last one month.
Meanwhile, Nifty Financial Services index of which Shriram Finance Ltd is a constituent, has added around 1.83% in last one month and is currently quoting at 27267.1, up 0.31% on the day. The volume in the stock stood at 174.11 lakh shares today, compared to the daily average of 70.61 lakh shares in last one month.
The benchmark December futures contract for the stock is quoting at Rs 903.15, up 3.86% on the day. Shriram Finance Ltd is up 56.31% in last one year as compared to a 10.02% gain in NIFTY and a 15.94% gain in the Nifty Financial Services index.
The PE of the stock is 18.18 based on TTM earnings ending September 25.
In the cash market, the Nifty 50 index jumped 150.38 points or 0.58% to 25,966.40.
The NSE's India VIX, a gauge of the market's expectation of volatility over the near term, declined 1.90% to 9.52.
Shriram Finance, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles and Infosys 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.
The proposed issuance will be undertaken in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, and the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2018.
Shriram Finance Ltd is up for a third straight session in a row. The stock is quoting at Rs 857, up 1.06% on the day as on 12:49 IST on the NSE. The benchmark NIFTY is down around 0.13% on the day, quoting at 26012.4. The Sensex is at 85193.94, down 0.09%. Shriram Finance Ltd has added around 4.78% in last one month.
Meanwhile, Nifty Financial Services index of which Shriram Finance Ltd is a constituent, has added around 0.17% in last one month and is currently quoting at 27672.6, down 0.27% on the day. The volume in the stock stood at 20.39 lakh shares today, compared to the daily average of 64.8 lakh shares in last one month.
The benchmark December futures contract for the stock is quoting at Rs 863.45, up 1.33% on the day. Shriram Finance Ltd is up 36.58% in last one year as compared to a 5.45% gain in NIFTY and a 11.03% gain in the Nifty Financial Services index.
The PE of the stock is 17.74 based on TTM earnings ending September 25.
Securities in F&O Ban:
Sammaan Capital, Bandhan Bank, Kaynes Technology India shares are banned from F&O trading on 09 December 2025.
Stocks to Watch:
Fujiyama Power Systems reported a 97.4% rise in standalone net profit to Rs 62.9 crore in Q2 FY26 as against a net profit of Rs 31.9 crore in Q2 FY25. Revenue from operations surged 72.6% to Rs 567.9 crore in Q2 FY26 over Rs 329.1 crore in Q2 FY25.
Physicswallah’s consolidated net profit rose 62.4% to Rs 72.3 crore in Q2 FY26 as against Rs 44.5 crore in Q2 FY25. Revenue from operations jumped 26.3% to Rs 1,051 crore as against Rs 832 crore posted in Q2 FY25.
Shriram Finance announced that its board has approved the allotment of 7,500 NCDs to raise Rs 150 crore on a private-placement basis, including a green-shoe option of Rs 100 crore.
ICICI Bank announced that it has executed share purchase agreement to acquire a 2% stake in ICICI Prudential AMC for Rs 2,140 crore.
Punjab National Bank informed that it has received a penalty of Rs 15 crore from the Appellate Tribunal under SAFEMA.
UGRO Capital announced that it has acquired a 100% stake in Profectus Capital.
Authum Investment & Infrastructure announced that its board has approved the allotment of 90 lakh non-cumulative, non-convertible, redeemable preference shares, aggregating to Rs 900 crore.
Sambhv Steel Tubes announced that the company has approved an expansion plan for manufacturing stainless-steel cold-rolled coils and pre-galvanised coils, with a proposed investment of Rs 50 crore.