As 2025 draws to a close, Indian shares are expected to start the final trading day with little change, as investors wait for fresh cues.
Market outlook for the last session
The benchmark Sensex ended Tuesday at 84,675, barely down 20 points (‑0.02%). The Nifty 50 closed at 25,938, off just three points (‑0.01%). With most Asian markets closed for New Year’s Eve, trading volume is thin and the indices are likely to stay within a narrow range.
Traders are watching the upcoming US‑India trade talks and the start of the Q3 earnings season for clearer direction.
Stocks that could see movement today
- RITES: Won a $3.6 million contract to supply diesel‑electric locomotives to a Zimbabwean buyer, with delivery planned in three months.
- Bharat Forge: Secured a ₹1,662 crore deal with the defence ministry to supply close‑quarter battle carbines and accessories to the army and navy.
- InterGlobe Aviation: Received a GST notice for ₹458.26 crore covering FY19‑FY23; the airline says the demand is wrong and will appeal.
- Lupin: Its Dutch subsidiary Nanomi BV is buying 100 % of VISUfarma BV. The deal, initially expected to close by year‑end, is now slated for 28 Feb 2026.
- Muthoot Finance: Completed an issue of 325,000 equity shares in its subsidiary Muthoot Money Ltd., raising funds for business growth and loan repayment.
- Power Grid Corp.: Got a letter of award to build a large battery‑energy‑storage project in Andhra Pradesh after winning a competitive bid.
- Privi Speciality Chemicals: A shareholder may sell up to 6.32 % of the company in a block deal worth about ₹700 crore, with a floor price of ₹2,835‑₹2,850 per share.
- Taj GVK Hotels & Resorts: Promoter Shalini Bhupal bought 1.6 crore shares (25.52 % stake) at ₹370 each, and a termination agreement was signed among several parties.
What to watch next
Investors should keep an eye on the earnings releases slated for early January and any updates from the trade negotiations, as these could provide the next push for the market.
Remember, this is just my perspective, not a prediction. Always do your own research before making any investment decisions.