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C jumped after the company won a 269.69 crore railway infrastructure contract for the AjmerChanderiya Doubling Project under North Western Railway.

Japan's Nikkei index fell over 1 percent on Tuesday. This decline was driven by losses in chip and AI-related stocks. Investors are adopting a cautious approach. They await key US employment data today and the Bank of Japan's policy decision on Friday. Many stocks on the Nikkei saw drops, with only airlines and agriculture sectors trading higher.

Delhivery is launching its on-demand intracity shipping service, Delhivery Direct, in Mumbai and Hyderabad, offering rapid pickups for small businesses and individuals. This expansion follows a Q2 where the company reported record shipment volumes despite a net loss. The service aims to cater to the growing demand for local logistics across India.

Five Nifty200 stocks showed improving momentum on December 15 as their RSI moved above the 50 mark, indicating early accumulation. The rising RSI reflects strengthening buying interest after consolidation, suggesting a shift towards a positive trend bias and offering traders potential continuation opportunities amid gradually improving market sentiment.

Markets ended nearly unchanged amid volatility, with rupee weakness and mixed global cues dictating direction. Rotational strength in heavyweight stocks provided support. Key companies like Tata Power, Hyundai India, RBL Bank, SBI, Zydus Life, and Delhivery are in focus due to significant news developments.

Asian markets saw a slight dip as investors paused before crucial US economic data. This data will guide interest rate decisions. The Japanese yen strengthened against the dollar. Investors are cautious ahead of key reports this week. These reports will offer clarity on the economic outlook. The markets anticipate potential Federal Reserve rate cuts next year.

KSH International raised Rs 213 crore from anchor investors ahead of its IPO, indicating strong institutional interest. The magnet winding wires maker opens its public issue on December 16, backed by global funds and domestic mutual funds.

The star investor tag offered little protection in 2025, with seven out of ten well-known stock pickers seeing portfolio losses amid a sharp smallcap downturn. Data shows heavy exposure to smaller stocks hurt returns, while investors with a largecap bias fared relatively better, highlighting the limits of reputation-driven investing.

Matrimony.com announces a share buyback worth up to Rs 58.5 crore, planning to repurchase 8,93,129 shares at Rs 655 each via the tender offer route. The buyback, representing nearly 25% of paid-up capital and reserves, aims to return surplus funds to shareholders, with promoters opting out.

Sebi's board will discuss revamping mutual fund fee structures to enhance transparency and cost-efficiency for investors. Proposals include reducing total expense ratios and brokerage fees, alongside simplifying IPO disclosures and easing pre-IPO lock-in rules. The regulator aims to make investment more accessible and affordable for the public.

Sebi has enhanced governance at Market Infrastructure Institutions by mandating the appointment of two executive directors. One ED will manage critical operations, while the other will oversee regulatory functions, compliance, risk, and investor grievances. Both will join the governing board, with hiring to be done through open advertisements.