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Sammaan Capital and Steel Authority of India shares are banned from F&O trading on 16 February 2026.
New listing:
In the mainboard IPO space, Fractal Analytics and Aye Finance is set to make its market debut today.
Stocks to Watch:
GK Energy reported a 57.74% rise in standalone net profit to Rs 58.83 crore on a 43.6% increase in revenue from operations to Rs 460.20 crore in Q3 FY26 as compared with Q3 FY25.
Vikran Engineering reported a 37.9% decline in standalone net profit to Rs 20.91 crore on a 0.5% rise in net sales to Rs 266.46 crore in Q3 FY26 as compared with Q3 FY25.
Shakti Pumps India’s consolidated net profit declined 69.53% to Rs 31.70 crore in Q3 FY26 as against Rs 104.05 crore posted in Q3 FY25. Revenue from operations decreased 15.07% to Rs 550.99 crore in Q3 FY26 as against Rs 648.77 crore reported in Q3 FY25.
Deep Industries said that it has secured a domestic contract from Oil India for the hiring of a 1000 HP mobile drilling rig package in Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.
RailTel Corporation of India has secured a work order worth Rs 92.91 crore from the Directorate of Education, Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD).
Titagarh Rail Systems’ consolidated net profit tanked 23.48% to Rs 48.03 crore in Q3 FY26 as against Rs 62.77 crore posted in Q3 FY25. Revenue from operations decreased 7.8% year-on-year (YoY) to Rs 832.06 crore in the quarter ended 31 December 2025.
Crisil's consolidated total income for Q4 2025, rose 17.5% to Rs 1,108.7 crore, compared with Rs 943.2 crore in Q4 2024. On a consolidated basis, the company's income from operations for Q4 2025 was up 18.5% to Rs 1,081.6 crore, compared with Rs 912.9 crore in Q4 2024. Profit after tax was up 7.5% to Rs 241.5 crore, compared with Rs 224.7 crore in Q4 2024.
During the quarter, total expenses increased 11.19% to Rs 245.83 crore in Q3 FY26 compared with Rs 221.09 crore in Q3 FY25. Cost of material consumed stood at Rs 69.78 crore (down 50.92% YoY), project-related expenses were at Rs 121.34 crore (up 293.96% YoY), employee benefit expenses stood at Rs 20.92 crore (up 7.67% YoY), and finance cost was at Rs 13.06 crore (down 35.76% YoY) during the period under review.
The company’s consolidated order book surged 146% YoY to over Rs 4,987 crore as of 31 December 2025, from Rs 2,027 crore a year ago, providing strong revenue visibility for the next two years. The company has also incorporated a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), Vikran MP Solar.
Rakesh Markhedkar, chairman & managing director of Vikran Engineering, said, “FY26 marks a pivotal year for Vikran Engineering as we significantly strengthened our presence in the Solar EPC segment. The large-format solar orders secured during the year have materially enhanced our revenue visibility, with our consolidated order book now exceeding Rs 4,700 crore as of 13th February 2026.
While margins during the period reflect execution ramp-up and project mix dynamics, we expect operating leverage benefits to play out as solar projects move into advanced execution phases. With a strong pipeline across Power T&D, Solar, and Water, and a clear focus on disciplined bidding and risk management, we are positioning Vikran Engineering for scalable and sustainable growth. We are also actively evaluating opportunities in select international markets, particularly in Africa and the Middle East, to diversify our growth trajectory.”
Vikran Engineering provides end-to-end services from conceptualization, design, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning on a turnkey basis and has a presence across multiple sectors, including power, water, and railway infrastructure.
Shares of Vikran Engineering slipped 1.12% to end at Rs 85.92 on the BSE on Friday.
The projects will be developed under the Surya Mitra Krishi Feeders Scheme, with feeder solarisation as part of the PM KUSUM-C scheme, for sale of power to Madhya Pradesh Power Management Company (MPPMCL).
Vikran Engineering is a diversified EPC player. The company provides end-to-end turnkey solutions spanning conceptualization, design, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning, enabling it to capture the full value chain of project execution.
On a standalone basis, net profit of Vikran Engineering rose 339.42% to Rs 9.14 crore while net sales increased 10.71% to Rs 176.29 crore in Q2 September 2025 over Q2 September 2024.
At 11:25 ST, the barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex dropped 283.06 points or 0.33% to 84,758.39. The Nifty 50 index lost 71.10 points or 0.27% to 25,970.20.
The broader market underperformed the frontline indices. The S&P BSE Mid-Cap index added 0.39%, while the S&P BSE Small-Cap index declined 0.50%.
The market breadth was weak. On the BSE, 1,472 shares rose and 2,550 shares fell. A total of 232 shares were unchanged.
Buzzing Index:
The Nifty Realty index declined 0.57% to 878.15. The index dropped 0.79% in the two consecutive trading sessions.
Anant Raj (down 2.37%), Phoenix Mills (down 0.82%), Prestige Estates Projects (down 0.71%), SignatureGlobal India (down 0.51%), DLF (down 0.46%), Lodha Developers (down 0.45%), Brigade Enterprises (down 0.41%) and Sobha (down 0.36%) declined.
Stocks in Spotlight:
Ceigall India rallied 2.29% after the company’s subsidiary, Ceigall Infra Projects has received a LoA from Madhya Pradesh Road Development Corporation for the construction of the Indore–Ujjain access-controlled four-lane greenfield highway.
Vikran Engineering surged 5.31% after it has secured letter of awards (LoA) from M.P. Urja Vikas Nigam for the implementation of power plants with a total capacity of 45.75 MW AC in Vidisha, Madhya Pradesh.
Jindal Steel advanced 1.86% after the company announced a significant expansion of its structural steel manufacturing capabilities at its Raigarh facility. This expansion would double the company’s existing structural steel capacity from 1.2 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) to 2.4 MTPA by mid 2028.
Global Markets:
Most Asian markets advanced on Monday as investors kicked off the final trading week of the year.
Prices of spot silver rose to a fresh record high of above $80 per ounce before pulling back sharply to $77. Silver’s recent surge was driven by speculative buying and lingering supply tightness, said experts.
Media report further stated silver’s rally this year reflects a depletion of freely traded inventory, amplifying price moves as demand increases.
On Friday stateside, the S&P 500 reached a new high and posted weekly gains as traders came back from the Christmas holiday.
The broad market index closed down 0.03% to end at 6,929.94. At its high, the S&P 500 was up 0.2%, reaching 6,945.77. The Nasdaq Composite slipped 0.09% and closed at 23,593.10. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 20.19 points, or 0.04%, and settled at 48,710.97.
The counter rallied 4.40% to end at Rs 100.75 on Friday, 26 December 2025.
The total order is valued at Rs 459.20 crore and is to be executed within a period of 12 months.
The company also clarified that neither its promoters nor members of the promoter group have any interest in the awarding authority. It added that the transaction does not fall under related-party transactions as per applicable regulatory norms.
Rakesh Markhedkar, chairman and managing director, Vikran Engineering, said, “Securing this order from NTPC Renewable Energy is a strong endorsement of Vikran Engineering’s EPC capabilities and execution track record in the renewable energy sector. This project aligns with our strategic focus on expanding our footprint in utility-scale solar infrastructure while contributing meaningfully to India’s clean energy transition.”
In the week ended on Friday, 26 December 2025, the S&P BSE Sensex advanced 112.09 points or 0.13% to settle at 85,041.45. The Nifty 50 index added 75.90 points or 0.29% to settle at 26,042.30. The BSE Mid-Cap index advanced 0.37% to close at 46,721.04. The BSE Small-Cap added 1.02% to end at 51,318.60.
Weekly Index Movement:
The domestic equity benchmarks closed higher on Monday, extending gains for a second straight session. The S&P BSE Sensex jumped 638.12 points or 0.75% to 85,576.48. The Nifty 50 index gained 206 points or 0.79% to 26,172.40. In the two consecutive trading sessions, the Sensex and Nifty jumped 1.3% and 1.38%, respectively.
Benchmark equity indices ended Tuesday’s session largely flat as volatility persisted around the weekly expiry of Nifty futures. The S&P BSE Sensex declined 42.64 points or 0.05% to 85,524.84. The Nifty 50 index rose 4.75 points or 0.02% to 26,177.15.
Domesic equity benchmarks slipped into the red on Wednesday in a quiet, pre-Christmas session marked by light volumes and subdued risk-taking. The S&P BSE Sensex declined 116.14 points or 0.14% to 85,408.70. The Nifty 50 index fell 35.05 points or 0.13% to 26,142.10.
The stock market was closed on Thursday, 25 December 2025 on account of Christmas.
The key equity barometers ended with modest cuts on Friday as profit booking in a holiday-truncated week and sustained selling by foreign institutional investors (FIIs) weighed on market sentiment while investors preferred to stay on the sidelines ahead of upcoming earnings announcements.
India-New Zealand Agreement:
India and New Zealand have concluded a comprehensive and forward looking Free Trade Agreement, marking a significant economic and strategic step in India’s Indo Pacific engagement. The pact opens up opportunities for Indian service providers across high value sectors such as IT, professional services, education, finance, tourism and construction. As part of the agreement, New Zealand has committed to facilitate $20 billion of investments into India over the next 15 years, supporting manufacturing, infrastructure, innovation and jobs, while also enabling Indian companies to expand their presence in New Zealand and the wider Pacific region.
Economy:
The Index of Eight Core Industries rose 1.8% year-on-year in November, driven by higher output of cement, steel, fertilisers and coal. Cement production grew 14.5%, fertilisers 5.6%, steel 6.1% and coal 2.1%, while crude oil output fell 3.2% and natural gas production declined 2.5%. The index tracks eight sectors that together account for over 40% of the weight in the Index of Industrial Production.
Larsen & Toubro (L&T) shed 0.71%. The company announced that its Hydrocarbon Onshore business vertical (L&T Onshore) has secured a major engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning (EPCC) order from Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL).
Belrise Industries surged 10.01%. The company announced a strategic agreement with Israel-based Plasan Sasa. Under the agreement, the two companies will jointly identify and pursue defence-related business opportunities in India.
Varun Beverages rose 2.85%. The company shared details of its proposed acquisition of South Africa based Twizza Proprietary. The company said the acquisition will be executed through its wholly owned subsidiary in South Africa. The proposed transaction involves the purchase of 100% equity in Twizza at an enterprise value of about ZAR 2,095 million, or roughly Rs 1,118.7 crore.
Vikran Engineering jumped 13.14%. The company announced a major solar EPC order win. The company has secured a work order worth Rs 2,035.26 crore from Onix Renewables to set up 600 MW AC solar power projects across multiple locations in Maharashtra. The order will be executed on a turnkey EPC basis.
Sunita Tools rose 2.9%. The company announced a strategic memorandum of understanding with a Middle East-based partner to support an upcoming defence order.
Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals gained 0.49%. The company announced that it has received an order worth Rs 46.20 crore from Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company (MSEDCL). The order covers 2,000 solar water pumping systems, with a total work order value of Rs 46,20,48,229.
Antony Waste Handling Cell rose 0.64%. The company announced that its arm, Antony Lara Enviro Solutions, has secured a contract worth Rs 329.45 crore for the development of a mixed solid waste processing plant in Maharashtra.
UK economy grew by 0.1% in the July-to-September period of this year, the Office for National Statistics said on Monday, in line with its initial estimate.
Singapore's inflation in November remained steady at 1.2%. Core inflation in the city-state, which strips out prices of private transport and accommodation, also came in at 1.2%, compared to expectations of 1.3%.
The People’s Bank of China kept its 1-year and 5-year loan prime rates unchanged at 3% and 3.5% respectively
The annual inflation rate in the U.S. eased to 2.7% in November 2025, marking its lowest level since July. The reading was lower than the 3% recorded in September, offering further relief on the inflation front.
US GDP grew 4.3% in third quarter compared with 3.8% growth recorded in Second quarter. This is also the highest quarterly GDP growth in the US economy in the past 2 years.