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Nifty ended the week with modest gains and a fresh record high, but broader market participation remained weak as the Nifty 500 continued to trail its peak. With the index testing a key resistance zone near 26,300, traders may adopt a cautious, stock-specific approach amid subdued volatility and mixed sectoral trends.

Lenskart Q2 Results: Lenskart Solutions reported its first quarterly results post-listing, showcasing a robust 19.6% year-on-year increase in consolidated profit after tax to Rs 102.22 crore. Revenue from operations also surged by 20.8% YoY, reaching Rs 2,096.14 crore for the second quarter ended September 2025.

FIIs remain net sellers in November with Rs 3,765 crore outflows till November 29, but improving macros and record-high markets may trigger a shift in their strategy. Analysts say strong GDP data, robust earnings, and revived sentiment could halt sustained selling and potentially draw FIIs back as buyers.

Silver, after consolidating between $46$54, shows signs of a potential breakout. Analysts note a cup-and-handle formation, suggesting upside of $8$9 from current levels. Sustained gains above $54 could trigger the next rally, supported by higher highs, higher lows, and strong buying pressure near $46.

Bitcoin rebounded nearly 12% from its $80K low, stabilizing around $90,688 amid signs of slowing U.S. economic momentum. Mixed macro signals and cooling labor data suggest a cautious market, though expectations of Fed rate cuts in 2025 offer liquidity hopes. Traders are closely watching key technical levels and macro data for trend confirmation.

Markets extended their winning streak to a third week, hitting new record highs driven by global risk sentiment and domestic factors. Nifty and Sensex closed higher, with analysts anticipating further upward movement. While large caps lead, broader market participation remains selective, with specific sectors showing strong bullish setups.

Bitcoin's recent downturn, despite a significant price drop, shows subdued volatility, indicating a fundamental market shift. Wall Street's growing influence, through ETFs and professional hedging, is transforming Bitcoin into a more stable, macro-influenced asset, moving away from its speculative retail roots.

Consumer demand is strengthening ahead of the festive and wedding season, with improving trends across jewellery, liquor, paints, and select FMCG categories. Titan and Hindustan Unilever remain top picks as brand momentum, premiumisation, and recovering rural sentiment drive growth. Analysts expect a stronger second half as consumption normalises and margins stabilise.

Sebi has barred Prabhudas Lilladher from taking new assignments for seven days from December 15, citing multiple violations involving client funds, margin reporting, account settlements, and improper penalty pass-throughs. The action follows a joint inspection by Sebi and stock exchanges, which flagged lapses across key compliance and operational processes.

Whitbread warned that UK budget measures will cost the Premier Inn owner 40-50 million next fiscal year due to increased business rates on commercial properties. The company's CEO expressed extreme disappointment, stating the changes are a hammer blow to their business and the wider hospitality industry. Despite this, Whitbread maintained its fiscal 2026 outlook.

Mindspace Business Parks REIT has acquired three prime commercial properties in Mumbai and Pune from its sponsor K Raheja Corp for Rs 2,916 crore. This strategic acquisition, comprising 8 lakh square feet, will increase the REIT's portfolio to 39 million square feet. The deal strengthens Mindspace REIT's presence in sought-after central business districts, adding high-quality assets with strong cash flows.

Ashish Kacholias disclosed portfolio rose 15% in FY26, with 21 stocks delivering double-digit returns and three turning multibaggers.

Ten BSE smallcap stocks, including JSW Holdings and Primo Chemicals, gained for five consecutive sessions, showcasing consistent short-term momentum.

Through Make in India, electronics-focused PLI schemes, SPECS, and the new ECMS, the government has created tailwinds for PCB manufacturing.

Despite RBIs rate cuts, corporate bond yields remain elevated due to slow monetary transmission, high issuance, and global uncertainties. While yields softened slightly in October, supply-demand dynamics and investor caution keep them firm. Strong GDP growth, attractive spreads, and potential future rate cuts make corporate bonds an appealing investment option.

InCred Equities top 10 mid- and small-cap picks, including Globus Spirits, VRL Logistics, and Atul Ltd, offer upside potential up to 74%.

Sebi has barred Droneacharya Aerial Innovations and its promoters from the markets for two years after finding misuse of IPO proceeds, inflated financials, and diversion of funds. The regulator also penalised the company and related entities with Rs 75 lakh for running a fraudulent scheme that misled public investors.

Indias primary market is set for a busy week, with Rs 6,900 crore expected from 12 IPOs. Meesho leads the lineup with its Rs 5,421-crore issue, alongside Aequs and Vidya Wires on the mainboard. Nine SME IPOs will also open, keeping subscription activity high as December begins.

Meeshos 5,421-crore IPO opens next week with a strong GMP and improving fundamentals, but profitability and competition remain key risks.

Indian markets saw a surge in stock prices on Friday. Retail and technology sectors led the gains. Investors anticipated a Federal Reserve interest rate cut. Major indexes recorded weekly gains. The Nasdaq experienced a monthly decline due to AI valuation concerns. A CME Group outage briefly disrupted trading. The holiday shopping season commenced with Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

European shares concluded Friday higher, extending a strong weekly and monthly advance. Optimism surrounding potential U.S. rate cuts fueled gains, with the banking sector notably performing well. Basic Resources also led Friday's rise, driven by record copper prices, while aerospace and defence stocks faced pressure amid Ukraine peace talks.

U.S. Treasury yields edged higher on Friday amidst thin trading volumes following the Thanksgiving holiday and a significant CME Group trading platform outage. While futures trading resumed after an 11-hour shutdown, markets remained subdued. Investors are anticipating a potential Federal Reserve interest rate cut, leading to a slight steepening of the yield curve as the month concludes.

The U.S. dollar is poised for its worst weekly drop since late July, driven by increased expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts following softer labor data. Traders are pricing in a high probability of a cut in December, despite inflation concerns. Meanwhile, anticipation builds for the Bank of Japan's meeting, with potential signals of a rate hike influencing the yen.

Gold prices have reached a two-week high. Silver has hit a new record. This surge is driven by expectations that the US Federal Reserve will cut interest rates next month. Investors are returning to gold as a safe haven. Soft economic data and dovish remarks from Fed officials support this outlook. Platinum and palladium also saw gains.

Indias Q2 FY26 GDP surged 8.2%, beating expectations and reaffirming its position as the fastest-growing major economy. Markets may open positively on Monday, driven by robust manufacturing and services growth, easing inflation, and potential FII sentiment shift, though experts caution against chasing indices at elevated levels.

The Securities and Exchange Board of India, often referred to as Sebi, is rolling out a set of new regulations designed to clamp down on the rising tide of fraud in the securities market.

Indian markets are watching for AI profitability signals and economic health indicators. Stocks rebounded, buoyed by expected December Fed rate cuts. However, AI stock volatility, particularly in Nvidia and Alphabet, keeps investors cautious. Upcoming economic reports and consumer sentiment data will be crucial in navigating market uncertainty through year-end.

Prism, Oyos parent, has called an EGM on December 20 to seek approval for a Rs 6,650-crore IPO and a revised bonus issue of one share for every 19 held. Shareholders will also vote on raising authorised share capital to Rs 2,491 crore, with the bonus record date set for December 5.

Oyo parent PRISM will hold an EGM on December 20 to seek approval for raising up to 6,650 crore via fresh equity for its IPO and issuing a 1:19 bonus. Shareholders will also vote on increasing authorised capital to 2,491 crore

This proposal comes after the regulator observed the growing need to clearly distinguish content uploaded by Sebi-regulated persons from material posted by unregistered individuals on social media

Wall Street's main indexes opened higher on Friday with futures trading springing back to life from an hours-long CME Group outage that had temporarily frozen currencies, commodities and equity contracts around the globe.

Dividend yield shows how much annual dividend income a stock generates relative to its market price. It helps investors assess income potential, compare returns, and gauge financial stability

The issue received an overwhelming response, with bids of over Rs 7,500 crore against a base size of Rs 1,000 crore and a green-shoe option of Rs 4,000 crore, IRFC said in a statement

Authum Investment & Infrastructure approved a 4:1 bonus share issue, subject to approvals, while increasing authorised capital to 128 crore. The NBFC, which operates investment and credit businesses, reported softer Q2 earnings but strong one-year stock returns despite market volatility

Canara Bank raised 3,500 crore through AT1 bonds at a 7.55% coupon, attracting strong demand ahead of the RBIs upcoming policy. With expectations of further rate cuts, banks are rapidly mobilising funds as investors seek higher returns before potential interest rate softening

Six BSE large-cap stocks surged to new 52-week highs on Friday despite a flat Sensex. Shriram Finance, Hero MotoCorp, Motherson, Adani Ports, Reliance Industries and Cummins India all posted strong monthly gains, signalling bullish momentum and potential short-term upside for traders

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Nifty and Sensex ended slightly lower as financials and IT dragged. Stock-specific moves dominated with Paytm, Sudeep Pharma, M&M, Reliance Infrastructure, GAIL and GMDC seeing sharp swings driven by upgrades, listings, tariffs and profit-booking

BNP Paribas sees a muted cement outlook but remains bullish on Ambuja Cements, JK Cement, and UltraTech Cement, forecasting up to 29% upside despite weak pricing trends

Nithin Kamath cautions retail investors against blindly chasing pre-IPO shares amid extreme valuations and hype. He flags 100500% markups, poor pricing, misleading promotions, regulatory gaps, and the rising risks in unlisted shares and crypto derivatives despite booming IPO sentiment

Indian markets have quietly turned, says Helios Capitals Samir Arora, noting that MSCI India is outperforming global peers despite muted retail sentiment. Arora believes GST cuts, rate cuts and tariff relief will fuel broader participation, with midcaps and smallcaps set for a catch-up rally. He warns against speculative broker stocks but remains bullish on financials and long-term domestic themes.

The Indian rupee logged a monthly fall and closed just shy of its record low on Friday, largely supported by intervention by the central bank which countered pressure from outflows and a pickup in appetite to wager against the currency

Reliance Infrastructure shares jumped 17% in three sessions, reversing last weeks steep fall. The stock remains far below its 52-week high, but bargain buying, stabilising quarterly numbers, and returning domestic institutional interest have revived sentiment. Traders say technical support and value buying are driving the sharp rebound in the Anil Ambanigroup stock

Indian stock markets closed with a slight dip on Friday. The Sensex and Nifty saw minor fluctuations throughout the day. Investors took profits near record highs. They considered potential interest rate cuts in the US and India. Domestic growth figures also influenced trading. Both major indices ended marginally lower after reaching new peaks previously.

Despite Nifty hitting a fresh all-time high, most retail portfolios remain in the red as gains are concentrated in a few heavyweight stocks. Broader market weakness, poor small- and mid-cap performance, and narrow participation continue to drag investors down

Several newly listed companies may witness increased December trading activity as shareholder lock-in expiries free up nearly Rs 7,000 crore worth of equity. While this does not guarantee immediate selling, key names such as Groww, Lenskart, Urban Company, Pine Labs and Orkla India could see heightened investor attention as fresh supply enters the market.Several newly listed companies may witness increased December trading activity as shareholder lock-in expiries free up nearly Rs 7,000 crore wo

Nomura has initiated coverage on Anthem Biosciences with a Buy rating and a 740 target, citing attractive valuations, strong CRDMO positioning, diversified capabilities, and robust revenue and earnings growth projections despite recent stock correction.

Lenskarts upcoming results are closely watched as investors assess growth momentum, margin improvement and the impact of its aggressive expansion. Analysts expect steady revenue gains, rising active shoppers and improving store economics. Despite valuation concerns, the long-term opportunity remains strong, supported by an under-penetrated market and Lenskarts integrated, cost-efficient operating model.

Market expert Anshul Saigal says raw material volatility in sectors like jewellery, pipes and FMCG is a buying opportunity, not a long-term risk. He expects GST cuts, rising incomes and sectoral consolidation to drive strong growth in FMCG and real estate, while quality capital goods and metals offer value. Saigal urges investors to stay bottom-up and long-term focused.

Meesho's upcoming IPO highlights the rise of India's digital economy, driven by small towns. The company built its success by empowering micro-entrepreneurs and resellers, offering affordable products to a digitally connected 'Bharat'. This strategy has fueled rapid growth, making it a significant player beyond metropolitan markets.