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		The fear index, India VIX, which gauges volatility in markets, ended higher by 3.87 per cent at 15.07 points.</div></div>

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Markets Crash Today: Broader markets fell more than the benchmarks, with the Nifty Midcap100 and Nifty Smallcap100 indices ending lower by 2.82 per cent and 2.19 per cent, respectively

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	<strong>Stock Market Crash Highlights, Friday, December 20, 2024:&nbsp;</strong>Benchmark equity indices, the BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty50, witnessed a sharp correction, ending the week&#39;s last trading session down by over 1 per cent each, weighed by selling across the counters.</div>
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	The 30-share Sensex tumbled 1176.46 points, or 1.49 per cent, to end Friday&#39;s trading session at 78,041.59. The index traded in the range of 79,587.15 to 77,874.59 on Friday.</div>
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	Similarly, the NSE Nifty50 ended down by 364.20 points, or 1.52 per cent, to settle at 23,587.50. The Nifty50 traded in the range of 24,065.80 to 24,537.35 on Friday.&nbsp;<small class="brtagPara">&nbsp;</small> Friday ended in favour of the bears, with 45 out of the constituent stocks of the Nifty50 ending in the red, dragged down by Tech Mahindra, IndusInd Bank, Mahindra & Mahindra, Axis Bank, and Trent. These stocks were among the top laggards, extending losses of up to 3.90 per cent. Only 5 constituent stocks, including Dr Reddy&#39;s Lab, Titan, Nestle India, HDFC Life, and ICICI Bank, managed to end in the green with gains of up to 1.49 per cent.<small class="brtagPara">&nbsp;</small> The fear index, India VIX, which gauges volatility in markets, ended higher by 3.87 per cent at 15.07 points.</div>
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	Broader markets fell more than the benchmarks, with the Nifty Midcap100 and Nifty Smallcap100 indices ending lower by 2.82 per cent and 2.19 per cent, respectively.&nbsp;&nbsp;<small class="brtagPara">&nbsp;</small> All sector indices ended in the red, with Nifty Realty, Nifty Select Telecom, and Nifty Financial Services ending down by over 3 per cent each. Among others, Nifty IT, Nifty Auto, and Nifty PSU Bank were the worst hit, ending down by over 2 per cent each.</div>
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Stock Market Crash Highlights: Sensex sinks 1176pts, Nifty settles at 23,587; all sectors end in red

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Stock Market LIVE Updates: US markets show marginal moves

US markets presented a mixed picture with Dow Jones narrowly ending its longest losing streak since 1974, inching up by 0.04 per cent. Meanwhile, the S&amp;P 500 dipped 0.09 per cent, and the Nasdaq Composite slid 0.10 per cent.

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Stock Market Highlights LIVE Updates: Domestic market contending with high valuations & low earnings growth

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	Disappointment regarding the slower-than-anticipated rate cuts by the US Fed has adversely affected global market sentiment. This bearish outlook is particularly impacting the domestic market, which is already contending with high valuations &amp; low earnings growth.&nbsp;<br />
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	The sell-off has been widespread, with significant declines in mid- and small-cap stocks, where valuations premiumisation is at historical peak. The IT sector is notably underperforming as it was amongst the best performers in anticipation of rapid rate cuts in 2025.<br />
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Stock Market Highlights LIVE Updates: Dollar's strength has been prompting foreign investors to flee

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	Nervousness continued to grip investors and stocks across-the-board went into a tailspin as the dollar&#39;s continuing strength against the rupee has been prompting foreign investors to flee local equities and take shelter in safe haven dollar assets. Investors are also apprehensive about Trump&#39;s trade policies when he takes charge in mid January next year, as his aggressive policies could further roil global markets.<br />
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Stock Market Highlights LIVE Updates: All sectors bleed

All sectors closed with losses on Friday, with Nifty Realty, Nifty PSU Bank and Nifty IT falling up to 4 per cent.&nbsp;

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Stock Market Highlights LIVE Updates: Tech Mahindra, Axis Bank fall up to 4% on NSE

&nbsp;Tech Mahindra, Axis Bank and IndusInd Bank fell up to 4 per cent on NSE.

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Stock Market Highlights LIVE Updates: SmallCap, MidCap indices fall over 2%

The BSE SmallCap index closed 2.1 per cent lower, while the BSE MidCap index dipped 2.43 per cent.

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Stock Market Highlights LIVE Updates: Heatmap check

27 out of 30 stocks closed in red, with Tech Mahindra, IndusInd Bank and Axis Bank falling up to 4 per cent.

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Stock Market Highlights LIVE Updates: Nifty50 plunges over 350 pts, closes below 23,600

The NSE&#39;s Nifty50 ended at 23,587.50, down 364.20 points or 1.52 per cent.&nbsp;

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Stock Market Highlights LIVE Updates: Sensex bleeds, ends 1,176 pts down

The BSE Sensex closed at 78,041.59, down 1176.46 points or 1.49 per cent.&nbsp;

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Stock Market LIVE Updates: IPO Calendar -- 14 public offerings to keep the investors busy next week

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	IPO Calendar: Investors are gearing up for an eventful week as five mainline IPOs and three SME IPOs are set to debut on Dalal Street. Also, the public offering of Unimech Aerospace and Manufacturing is slated to open for subscription next week, adding to the market buzz.</div>
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	From the mainline IPO segment, Concord Enviro, Sanathan Textiles, Mamata Textiles, DAM Capital Advisors, and Transrail Lighting are scheduled to list on the NSE and BSE on Friday, December 27, 2024. These IPOs will remain open for subscription until Monday, December 23, 2024.</div>
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	Meanwhile, the share allotment process for Carraro India, Senores Pharmaceuticals, and Ventive Hospitality, whose IPOs opened today, December 20, 2024, is expected to get finalised on Thursday, December 26, 2024. These companies are anticipated to debut on the exchanges on Monday, December 30, 2024. <a href="https://www.business-standard.com/markets/news/ipo-calendar-14-public-offerings-to-keep-the-investors-busy-next-week-124122000632_1.html" target="_blank"><strong>Read more</strong></a></div>

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Reliance Industries dips to 52-week low: What's behind 5% drop in one week?

Shares of Reliance Industries (RIL) hit a 52-week low of Rs 1,210.15, falling 1.7 per cent on the BSE in Friday&rsquo;s intra-day trade, extending its previous day&rsquo;s nearly 2 per cent decline. In one week, the stock price of the country&rsquo;s most valuable company in terms of market capitalisation (market cap) has declined 5 per cent.
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	RIL has seen market cap erosion of Rs 85,525 crore during the week. In comparison, the BSE Sensex has declined 4.4 per cent during the same period. RIL has declined 24 per cent from its record high level of Rs 1,608.95 (adjusted to bonus) touched on July 8, 2024. <a href="https://www.business-standard.com/markets/news/reliance-industries-hits-52-week-low-stock-slips-5-in-one-week-124122000633_1.html?1734687729" target="_blank"><strong>Read more</strong></a></div>

Stock Market LIVE Updates: 3 PM market update - Sensex, Nifty trade with deep cuts

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	Stock Market LIVE Updates: Benchmark Indian equity indices BSE Sensex and Nifty 50 were trading lower on Friday amid mixed global cues.</div>
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	At 3 PM, the BSE Sensex was lower by 1,047.09 points, or 1.32 per cent, at 78,170.96, while the Nifty 50 was at 23,637.75, lower by 313.95 points, or 1.31 per cent.</div>
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Stock Market LIVE Updates: Siemens shares slip 9%, record sharpest intraday fall in over six months

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	Stock Market LIVE Updates:&nbsp; Siemens share price sunk up to 9.4 per cent to Rs 6,912 per share on the BSE on Friday, December 20, 2024. The stock of the heavy electrical equipment company recorded its sharpest intraday fall in over six months. Earlier, on June 4, 2024, Siemens share price had tanked 20 per cent in intraday trade.</div>
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	In the four trading days, the stock price of the company has declined 13 per cent from a level of Rs 8,026. It had hit a record high of Rs 8,129.95 on October 16, 2024. <strong><a href="https://www.business-standard.com/markets/news/siemens-shares-slip-9-record-sharpest-intraday-fall-in-over-six-months-124122000598_1.html" target="_blank">READ MORE</a></strong></div>
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Stock Market LIVE Updates: Shilpa Medicare gets Europe GMP certificate for Unit 7, Hyderabad from EMA, Austria

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	Stock Market LIVE Updates: Shilpa Medicare today informed that its Unit 7, at Nacharam, Hyderabad, Telangana, has received the GMP Certification from EMA, Europe.</div>
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	The company, in an exchange filing, said, &quot;This is to inform you that the Shilpa Medicare Limited, Unit 7, Nacharam, Hyderabad, Telangana, India had completed an<br />
	inspection from EMA, Europe from 24th to 26th September 2024. The Company has received the GMP Certification after successful closure of the inspection&quot;.&nbsp;</div>
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	The company added that Shilpa Medicare, Unit VII, has an Analytical Services Division (QC) and a Bio Analytical Department. Both laboratories are approved by<br />
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	This laboratory is involved in testing drug substances, raw materials, packing materials and finished products. It is also engaged in other analytical activities like analytical method validations, method transfers and other miscellaneous analytical studies.&nbsp;</div>
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	The laboratory has been testing samples for final release into US, EU and other markets, the company said.</div>
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Stock Market LIVE Updates: Adani Group plans Rs 20K crore super critical thermal power plant in Bihar

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	Stock Market LIVE Updates: Billionaire Gautam Adani&#39;s conglomerate plans to invest Rs 20,000 crore in setting up a super critical thermal power plant in Bihar even as it expands its cement, food processing and logistics business in the state.</div>
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	Speaking at the Bihar Business Connect 2024, Pranav Adani, Director, Adani Enterprises Ltd, said the ports-to-energy conglomerate is invested in three sectors in Bihar - logistics, gas distribution and agri logistics, where it has already invested around Rs 850 crore. <strong><a href="https://www.business-standard.com/companies/news/adani-group-plans-rs-20k-crore-super-critical-thermal-power-plant-in-bihar-124122000404_1.html" target="_blank">READ MORE</a></strong></div>
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Stock Market LIVE Updates: This solar photovoltaic company stock has skyrocketed 2,000% in 17 months

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	Stock Market LIVE Updates: Websol Energy Systems (WESL) shares hit a new high of Rs 1,774.50, gaining 5 per cent on the BSE in Friday&rsquo;s intra-day trade on a strong business outlook. Thus far in the month of December, the stock of the company engaged in the business of manufacturing solar photo-voltaic cells and modules, has surged 40 per cent. In 17 months, it has skyrocketed 2,000 per cent from the level of Rs 84.45 on July 20, 2023.</div>
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	WESL has been in the business of producing and selling solar photovoltaic cells and modules since 1994. The company&rsquo;s manufacturing facility is situated in the Falta Special Economic Zone in West Bengal, India. The company&rsquo;s products are utilised in commercial and industrial settings in India and internationally. <strong><a href="https://www.business-standard.com/markets/news/this-solar-photovoltaic-company-stock-has-skyrocketed-2000-in-15-months-124122000397_1.html?1734678875" target="_blank">READ MORE</a></strong></div>
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Stock Market LIVE Updates: MTAR Technologies stock zooms 9% on securing multiple international orders

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	Stock Market LIVE Updates: Shares of MTAR Technologies gained up to 9.22 per cent at Rs 1,777.90 per share on the BSE in Friday&rsquo;s intraday deals. MTAR Technologies share price surged after the company secured four orders worth Rs 226 crores for supply of various products in the clean energy and aerospace sectors.&nbsp;</div>
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	The company secured deals from its existing international clients such as Bloom Energy Corporation worth Rs 190.90 crores, while bagging an order worth 7.99 crore from Rafael Advanced Defence Systems and an order of Rs 11.74 crore from IMI Systems. <strong><a href="https://www.business-standard.com/markets/news/mtar-technologies-stock-zooms-9-on-securing-multiple-international-orders-124122000367_1.html?1734675804" target="_blank">READ MORE</a></strong></div>
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Stock Market LIVE Updates: 2 PM market update - Sensex, Nifty trade with deep cuts

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	Stock Market LIVE Updates: Benchmark Indian equity indices BSE Sensex and Nifty 50 were trading lower on Friday amid mixed global cues.</div>
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	At 2 PM, the BSE Sensex was lower by 813.19 points, or 1.03 per cent, at 78,404.86, while the Nifty 50 was at 23,715, lower by 236.70 points, or 0.99 per cent.</div>
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Stock Market LIVE Updates: Dhanlaxmi Bank share price up 5%; here's what's boosting rally in stock

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	Stock Market LIVE Updates: Dhanlaxmi Bank shares rose 5.4 per cent in Friday&#39;s trade, logging an intraday high at Rs 42.54 per share on BSE. The stock was in demand after the company&#39;s board sanctioned raising Rs 297.54 crore through rights issue with a total issue of 14,16,86,767 rights shares each.</div>
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	Around 11:07 AM, Dhanlaxmi share price was up 3.69 per cent at Rs 41.82 per share on BSE. In comparison, the BSE Sensex was down 0.02 per cent at 79,205.56. The market capitalisation of the company stood at Rs 1,058.35 crore. <strong><a href="https://www.business-standard.com/markets/news/dhanlaxmi-bank-share-price-up-5-here-s-what-s-boosting-rally-in-stock-124122000332_1.html?1734674232" target="_blank">READ MORE</a></strong></div>
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Stock Market LIVE Updates: Top wealth creators in India: Ashish Kacholia, Mukul Agrawal lead 2024

<strong>Stock Market LIVE Updates:&nbsp;</strong>Several prominent investors have significantly increased their wealth in 2024, positioning themselves among the top 15 wealthiest individual investors in India, Moneycontrol reported citing data from PrimeInfobase. Ace investor Ashish Kacholia witnessed a remarkable 88 per cent growth in his portfolio, which surged from Rs 1,191 crore in December 2023 to Rs 2,247 crore by December 17, 2024. This impressive rise places him among the leading wealth creators in the country. <a href="https://www.business-standard.com/india-news/investors-wealth-growth-2024-ashish-kacholia-mukul-agrawal-hemendra-kothari-124122000506_1.html" target="_blank"><strong>READ MORE</strong></a>

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Breakout stock: GIC RE share price up 12%, hits record high on heavy volume

<strong>Stock Market LIVE Updates:&nbsp;</strong>General Insurance Corporation of India (GIC-RE) share price soared as much as 11.8 per cent to hit an all-time high of Rs 494.65 per share on the BSE on Friday, December 20, 2024. GIC RE share price was ruling 11 per cent higher at Rs 490.7 per share at 1:17 PM on the exchange, even as the benchmark BSE Sensex index was down 778 points (0.98 per cent) at 78,441 level. <a href="https://www.business-standard.com/markets/news/breakout-stock-gic-re-share-price-up-12-hits-record-high-on-heavy-volume-124122000500_1.html?1734681231" target="_blank"><strong>READ MORE</strong></a>

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Mamata Machinery IPO Day 2: Subscription soars 23x, GMP zooms 107%

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	Stock Market LIVE Updates: Mamata Machinery has received an enthusiastic response from investors for its initial public offering (IPO), which opened for subscription on Thursday, December 19, 2024. The Rs 179.39 crore offering has been subscribed 23.46 times as of 11:33 AM on Friday, December 20, 2024, according to data available on the National Stock Exchange (NSE).</div>
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	The Mamata Machinery IPO has witnessed the highest demand among Retail Individual Investors (RIIs), who have oversubscribed the category reserved for them by 33.64 times. This was followed by Non-Institutional Investors (NIIs), who have oversubscribed their category by 28.46 times, and Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIBs) at 1.52 times. <strong><a href="https://www.business-standard.com/markets/news/mamata-machinery-ipo-day-2-subscription-soars-23x-gmp-zooms-107-124122000366_1.html?1734676318" target="_blank">READ MORE</a></strong></div>
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Stock Market LIVE Updates: Shriram Finance consolidates green finance biz; aims for Rs 5,000 cr AUM in 3-4 yrs

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	Stock Market LIVE Updates: Shriram Finance today informed that it is consolidating all its green financing initiatives under Shriram Green Finance, dedicated to funding initiatives beyond electric vehicles.&nbsp;</div>
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	The company, in an exchange filing, said, the consolidation aims build a robust green finance portfolio through financing EVs, battery charging stations, renewable energy products and solutions, energy efficient machinery, etc.&nbsp;</div>
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	The company added that it has set a target to achieve an Asset Under Management (AUM) of Rs 5,000 crore for this vertical over the next 3&ndash;4 years.</div>
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Stock Market LIVE Updates: 1 PM market update - Sensex, Nifty trade with deep cuts

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	Stock Market LIVE Updates: Benchmark Indian equity indices BSE Sensex and Nifty 50 were trading lower on Friday amid mixed global cues.</div>
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	At 1 PM, the BSE Sensex was lower by 741.79 points, or 0.94 per cent, at 78,476.26, while the Nifty 50 was at 23,750.60, lower by 201.10 points, or 0.84 per cent.</div>
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Stock Market LIVE Updates: Why Brainbees Solutions, parent to FirstCry gained 4% in trade on Dec 20?

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	Stock Market LIVE Updates: Brainbees Solutions, parent company of FirstCry, shares rose 3.9 per cent in trade, logging an intraday high at Rs 630 per share on BSE. The rally in the stock came after JM Financial has initiated coverage on the stock with a &#39;Buy&#39; call.</div>
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	Around 11:41 AM, Brainbees shares rose 3.14 per cent at Rs 624.9 per share on BSE. In comparison, the BSE Sensex was down 0.25 per cent at 79,018.10. The market capitalisation of the company stood at Rs 32,443.82 crore. The 52-week high of the company stood at Rs 734.25 per share and the 52-week low stood at Rs 513.8 per share. <strong><a href="https://www.business-standard.com/markets/news/why-brainbees-solutions-parent-to-firstcry-gained-4-in-trade-on-dec-20-124122000387_1.html?1734676893" target="_blank">READ MORE</a></strong></div>
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Stock Market LIVE Updates: This recently listed stock jumped 70% in 1 mth after going below IPO price

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	Stock Market LIVE Updates: Garuda Construction and Engineering share price: Shares of Garuda Construction and Engineering moved higher by 13 per cent to Rs 128.90 on the BSE in Friday&rsquo;s intra-day trade amid heavy volumes in an otherwise weak market. The stock of the civil construction company is trading higher for the third straight day, surging 36 per cent during the period.</div>
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	Currently, Garuda Construction is trading 36 per cent higher over its issue price of Rs 95 per share. The company had made its stock market debut on October 15, 2024. <strong><a href="https://www.business-standard.com/markets/news/this-recently-listed-ipo-up-70-within-1-month-after-fell-below-issue-price-124122000333_1.html?1734675417" target="_blank">READ MORE</a></strong></div>
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Stock Market LIVE Updates: BASF jumps 8% after board approves demerger, listing of agricultural biz

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	Stock Market LIVE Updates: BASF shares jumped 7.6 per cent in Friday&#39;s trade, logging an intraday high at Rs 5,944.3 per share on BSE. The buying sparked after the company&#39;s board approved the demerge of its agricultural solution business by 2027 and list it as a separate entity on bourses through an initial public offer (IPO).</div>
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	Around 10:24 AM, BASF share price was up 7.2 per cent at Rs 5,853.1 per share on BSE. In comparison, the BSE Sensex was down 0.21 per cent at 79,052.37. The market capitalisation of the company stood at Rs 25,335.52 crore. <strong><a href="https://www.business-standard.com/markets/news/basf-jumps-8-after-board-approves-demerger-listing-of-agricultural-biz-124122000250_1.html?1734671332" target="_blank">READ MORE</a></strong></div>
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Stock Market LIVE Updates: 12 PM market update - Sensex, Nifty pare losses, trade flat

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	Stock Market LIVE Updates: Benchmark Indian equity indices BSE Sensex and Nifty 50 were trading on a muted note on Friday after paring most of the losses since opening with mixed levels amid a slew of mixed global cues.</div>
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	At 12 PM, the BSE Sensex was lower by 108 points, or 0.14 per cent, at 79,110.01, while the Nifty 50 was at 23,939.25, behind by 12.45 points, or 0.05 per cent.</div>
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Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sagility India soars 5%, hits record high as Jefferies initiates with 'Buy'

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	Stock Market LIVE Updates: Shares of recently-listed management services company, Sagility India, were in demand on Friday, December 20, 2024, as the scrip moved up to 4.99 per cent to hit a fresh record high (all-time high) of Rs 46.09 apiece.<br />
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	The uptick in Sagility India share price was fuelled after New York, US-based brokerage firm Jefferies initiated coverage with &lsquo;Buy&rsquo; on Sagility India, with a target price of Rs 52 per share. The target reflects an upside of 18.45 per cent from the previous close (December 19) of Rs 43.90. <strong><a href="https://www.business-standard.com/markets/news/sagility-india-soars-5-hits-record-high-as-jefferies-initiates-with-buy-124122000176_1.html?1734668859" target="_blank">READ MORE</a></strong></div>
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Stock Market LIVE Updates: Exide Industries gains 4% on pact with Hyundai Motor India for EV batteries

Shares of Exide Industries gained up to 3.83 per cent at Rs 456.80 per share on the BSE in Friday&rsquo;s early morning deals. Exide Industries share price surged after its subsidiary Exide Energy Solutions signed a binding agreement with Hyundai Motor India to supply lithium-ion cells and battery packs for Hyundai&#39;s EVs in India. <a href="https://www.business-standard.com/markets/news/exide-industries-gains-4-on-pact-with-hyundai-motor-india-for-ev-batteries-124122000322_1.html?1734673620" target="_blank"><strong>Read more</strong></a>

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Senores Pharmaceuticals IPO opens today: GMP up 38%; Should you apply?

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	Stock Market LIVE Updates: The initial public offering (IPO) of research-driven pharmaceutical company, Senores Pharmaceuticals, opens for public subscription today. The company has stated that it has already raised Rs 260.63 crore from anchor investors, with the bidding concluded on December 19, 2024.</div>
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	Senores Pharma IPO is a book-built issue of Rs 582.11 crore, comprising a fresh issue of 1,27,87,723 equity shares and an offer for sale, with promoters and others divesting up to 21,00,000 shares with a face value of Rs 10 apiece. <strong><a href="https://www.business-standard.com/markets/news/senores-pharmaceuticals-ipo-opens-today-gmp-up-38-should-you-apply-124122000166_1.html?1734668724" target="_blank">READ MORE</a></strong></div>
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Stock Market LIVE Updates: 11 AM market update - Sensex, Nifty pare losses, trade flat

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	Stock Market LIVE Updates: Benchmark Indian equity indices BSE Sensex and Nifty 50 were trading on a muted note on Friday after paring most of the losses since opening with mixed levels amid a slew of mixed global cues.</div>
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	At 11 AM, the BSE Sensex was lower by 37 points, or 0.05 per cent, at 79,181.05, while the Nifty 50 was at 23,957.65, ahead by 5.95 points, or 0.02 per cent.</div>
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Stock Market LIVE Updates: Tata Power's RE arm partners Canara Bank to ease financing for PM Surya Ghar Scheme

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	Stock Market LIVE Updates: Tata Power Company today informed that its subsidiary Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL), has joined hands with Canara Bank to promote the adoption of rooftop solar systems under the PM Surya Ghar Scheme.</div>
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	The company, in an exchange filing, said the tie up with Canara Bank aims to simplify access to solar energy solutions for households by providing attractive financing options to transition to a more sustainable energy future.&nbsp;</div>
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	It added that for systems with a capacity of up to 3 kW, the scheme offers loans of up to Rs 2 lakh with a 10 per cent margin money requirement, collateral-free financing, a competitive interest rate of 7 per cent per annum, and a tenure of up to 10 years.&nbsp;</div>
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Stock Market LIVE Updates: Ventive Hospitality IPO opens; check GMP, recommendation and other details

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Stock Market LIVE Updates: Maruti teases first electric SUV; to showcase it at Bharat Mobility Global Expo

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	Stock Market LIVE Updates: Maruti Suzuki India Limited today informed that it will showcase its production ready eBorn SUV, the e VITARA at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025, set to be held between January 17 and 22 in New Delhi.&nbsp;</div>
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	The company, in an exchange filing, said, the e VITARA, a global model manufactured in India for the world, was recently unveiled by Suzuki Motor Corporation at Milan, Italy.</div>
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Stock Market LIVE Updates: Banner year beckons again for India after $19 billion IPO record this year

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	Stock Market LIVE Updates: India has become one of the world&rsquo;s leading markets for deals such as initial public offerings, smashing its record for money raised this year as investors snap up opportunities.</div>
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Stock Market LIVE Updates: KPI Green Energy announces ex-date for bonus issue; stock jumps 5%

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	Stock Market LIVE Updates: Shares of KPI Green Energy rallied up to 4.80 per cent at Rs 800 per share on the BSE in Friday&rsquo;s early morning deals. KPI Green Energy share price surged after the company announced January 3, 2024 as the record date for its proposed bonus issue in a 1:2 ratio.</div>
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Stock Market LIVE Updates: Bumper debut! Hamps Bio lists at 90% premium, hits upper circuit later

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	Stock Market LIVE Updates: Shares of Hamps Bio made a solid debut on the BSE SME today, Friday, December 20, 2024, continuing their upward momentum to hit the upper circuit within a few minutes of listing. The company&#39;s stock listed at Rs 96.90 apiece, a 90 per cent premium over the IPO allotment price of Rs 51.</div>
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	After listing, the Hamps Bio shares gained an additional 5 per cent, surging 99.49 per cent from the issue price to reach the upper circuit of Rs 101.74 apiece on the BSE SME. During the session, nearly 0.28 million shares, valued at Rs 2.90 crore, were traded before trading was halted. <strong><a href="https://www.business-standard.com/markets/news/bumper-debut-hamps-bio-lists-at-90-premium-hits-upper-circuit-later-124122000219_1.html?1734669902" target="_blank">READ MORE</a></strong></div>
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Stock Market LIVE Updates: Airtel partners with Zee5 to bring its content to Airtel WiFi customers

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	Stock Market LIVE Updates: Bharti Airtel today informed that it has tied up with Zee5 to offer exciting digital content to its WiFi customers.&nbsp;</div>
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	The company, in an exchange filing, said, &quot;All customers on plans starting at Rs 699 or higher will have Zee5 included as part of their Airtel WiFi plan at no additional cost.&quot;</div>
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Stock Market LIVE Updates: MTAR Technologies bags order worth Rs 226 cr in aerospace and clean energy sectors

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	Stock Market LIVE Updates: MTAR Technologies today informed that it has received orders worth Rs 226 crore in the clean energy and aerospace segments.&nbsp;</div>
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	The company, in an exchange filing, said, &quot;MTAR Technologies Ltd has received Rs. 226 Crs of orders in Clean Energy and Aerospace segments. This includes Rs. 191 Crs of orders for various products from Bloom Energy in Clean Energy sector and Rs. 35 Crs of orders from reputed customers in Aerospace including Rafael, IMI Systems, and IAI.&quot;</div>
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	The company added that Rs. 225 Crs of orders are expected to be executed within one year and balance orders shall be executed by April 2026.&nbsp;</div>
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Stock Market LIVE Updates: International Gemmological Institute shares list at 22% premium on bourses

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	Stock Market LIVE Updates: Shares of International Gemmological Institute (India) made a decent D-Street debut on Friday, December 20, 2024, in an otherwise weak market. On the National Stock Exchange (NSE), IGI shares listed at Rs 510, reflecting a premium of 22.30 per cent per share against the issue price of Rs 417.</div>
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Stock Market LIVE Updates: 10 AM market update - Sensex, Nifty trade lower

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	Stock Market LIVE Updates: Benchmark Indian equity indices BSE Sensex and Nifty 50 traded lower on Friday after opening on a mixed note amid a slew of mixed global cues.</div>
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	At 10 AM, the BSE Sensex was lower by 440.82 points, or 0.56 per cent, at 78,777.23, while the Nifty 50 was at 23,846.10, behind by 105.60 points, or 0.44 per cent.</div>
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Stock Market LIVE Updates: Amara Raja climbs 4% on Hyundai India plans to use its battery tech in cars here

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	Stock Market LIVE Updates: Hyundai Motor India (HMIL) will incorporate AMARON&rsquo;s AGM (Absorbent Glass Mat) battery technology across its domestic product lineup.<br />
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Stock Market LIVE Updates: Accenture Q1 earnings, strong US economy bode well for India IT: Analysts

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	Stock Market LIVE Updates: After a rough patch, the Indian IT sector is poised for a sustainable earnings recovery, analysts said on Friday. The optimism, they said, has found &lsquo;credence&rsquo; after global consultant Accenture&rsquo;s Q1 earnings.</div>
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Stock Market LIVE Updates: Nandish Shah of HDFC Securities suggest 'bull spread' on Torrent Pharma

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Stock Market LIVE Updates: Bharti Airtel gains over 1% on prepaying liabilities for spectrum acquired in 2016

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	Stock Market LIVE Updates: Telecom major Bharti Airtel prepaid Rs 3,626 crore to the Department of Telecommunications, clearing all the liabilities for spectrum it had acquired in 2016.&nbsp;&nbsp;</div>
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Stock Market LIVE Updates: Exide gains nearly 4% on signing binding deal with Hyundai India for battery packs

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	Stock Market LIVE Updates: A subsidiary of Exide Industries, Exide Energy Solutions signed a binding agreement with Hyundai Motor India to supply lithium-ion cells and battery packs for Hyundai&#39;s EVs in India.&nbsp;&nbsp;</div>
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Stock Market LIVE Updates: Goldman Sachs sees Nifty at 27K in 2025, bets on housing, defence stocks

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Goldman Sachs, the New York-based investment bank, has outlined its strategic vision for Indian equities in 2025. The firm identifies major growth potential in sectors such as housing, agriculture, defense, tourism, and the rapidly growing segment of affluent consumers, which it believes will drive the next phase of economic expansion in India. <strong><a href="https://www.business-standard.com/markets/news/goldman-sachs-sees-nifty-at-27k-in-2025-bets-on-housing-defence-stocks-124122000136_1.html?1734666951">READ MORE</a></strong>

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Here's a glance at broader market indices

Stock Market LIVE Updates: BSE midcap and smallcap traded in green post opening.<br />
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Stock Market LIVE Updates: Here are gainers and losers on Sensex after market opens

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Axis Bank, ITC, Power Grid among top losers on the BSE Sensex.<br />
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Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sensex down over 100 pts below 79,200

Stock Market LIVE Updates: BSE Sensex was down over 100 points below 79,200 after opening&nbsp;<br />
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Stock Market LIVE Updates: Nifty opens below 24,000, down over 30 pts

Stock Market LIVE Updates: NSE Nifty opened over 30 points lower below 24,000.<br />
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Stock Market LIVE Updates: Technical view

Stock Market LIVE Updates: The presence of several moving averages as well as key fibo supports near 23859 had encouraged us to bet on a close above the same yesterday. We are a due a Pull back as follow through move today, but expect a turn lower again trom the 24070-24100 region. Upside hopes will rest on the ability to float above 23950 after such declines and we are looking forward to the same. Else, 23610 and 23345 stand exposed.<br />
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Stock Market LIVE Updates: Here's what market experts suggest

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	Stock Market LIVE Updates: The FII buying witnessed in early December is getting reversed now with this week&rsquo;s selling reaching Rs 12229 crores. This change in FII strategy is getting reflected in market trends,too, with largecaps, particularly financials, coming under pressure due to FII selling. This trend is unlikely to sustain and, therefore, retail investors can adopt a strategy opposite to the FII strategy. Quality largecaps will soon bounce back.&nbsp;</div>
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	Pharmaceuticals have been resilient despite market weakness. This trend can sustain. IT is likely to be strong in the near-term, buoyed by the positive Accenture results and guidance. Gen AI is becoming a profit pool for IT companies. The negative response to the Fed&rsquo;s commentary yesterday will be temporary. Recovery led by largecaps is possible in the near-term.</div>
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Stock Market LIVE Updates: Nifty Midcap 100 and Smallcap 100 in green in pre open

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Broader market indices, Nifty Midcap 100 and Smallcap 100 traded in green in pre open&nbsp;<br />
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Stock Market LIVE Updates: A glance at gainers and loser on Sensex in pre open

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Airtel, M&amp;M, Infosys among top Sensex gainers in pre open&nbsp;<br />
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Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sensex flat above 79,200 in pre open

Stock Market LIVE Updates: BSE Sensex traded flat above 79,200 in pre open&nbsp;&nbsp;<br />
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Stock Market LIVE Updates: Nifty down over 80 pts below 23,900 in pre open

Stock Market LIVE Updates: NSE Nifty traded in red below&nbsp;23,900 in pre open<br />
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Stock Market LIVE Updates: 'Recovery led by largecaps is possible in the near-term'

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	Stock Market LIVE Updates: &quot;The FII buying witnessed in early December is getting reversed now with this week&rsquo;s selling reaching Rs 12,229 crore. This change in FII strategy is getting reflected in market trends,too, with largecaps, particularly financials, coming under pressure due to FII selling. This trend is unlikely to sustain and, therefore, retail investors can adopt a strategy opposite to the FII strategy. Quality largecaps will soon bounce back.&nbsp;</div>
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Stock Market LIVE Updates: GST Council may provide exporter status to intermediaries for tax relief

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	Stock Market LIVE Updates: The 55th Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council meeting on Saturday may provide relief to intermediaries such as brokers, agents, and online bidding portals that offer their services to entities abroad.</div>
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Stock Market LIVE Updates: PVR Inox scripting new theatre billing: Pay only for what you watch

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	Stock Market LIVE Updates: Not all movies keep the audience seated till the final credits roll. While some others see repeat viewers who only come to see a part of it, and leave. Who knows it better than PVR Inox, which is now in the process of writing a fresh billing script. It is coming up with &lsquo;Pay for What You Watch Model&rsquo; in theatres called FLEXI Show.</div>
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Stock Market LIVE Updates: Carraro India IPO opens today: Check GMP, price band; Should you subscribe?

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	Stock Market LIVE Updates: The initial public offering of agricultural and construction equipment manufacturer Carraro India opens for public subscription today. The public offering comprises an entire offer for sale with promoter Carraro International S.E. divesting up to 1,77,55,680 equity shares of the company estimated to be worth around Rs 1,250 crore.</div>
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Stock Market LIVE Updates: Nazara Tech extends timeline for 19.35% stake buy in Absolute Sports to Jan 15

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	Stock Market LIVE Updates: Nazara Technologies today informed that it has extended the closing of the Share Purchase Agreement it has signed with its subsidiary Absolute Sports Private Limited, and Porush Jain and Srinivas Cuddapah, existing shareholders of Absolute, for the acquistion of a 19.35 per cent stake in the company, to January 15, 2025.</div>
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	The company, in an exchange filing, said, &quot;... Further to our earlier intimation dated September 18, 2024 and in compliance with Regulation 30 read with Schedule III of Listing Regulations and pursuant to the Share Purchase Agreements dated September 18, 2024 executed amongst the Company, Absolute Sports Private Limited, a subsidiary of the Company and Mr. Porush Jain and Mr. Srinivas Cuddapah, the existing shareholders of Absolute, as referred to in our above communication, we wish to inform you that the timeline for the acquisition of 41,173 equity shares of INR 1 each of the Absolute, representing 19.35% of the equity share capital, on fully diluted basis, from Sellers, in terms of closing of the SPA, is extended to January 15, 2025&quot;.</div>
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Stock Market LIVE Updates: States' freebies crowd out resources needed for development: RBI report

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	Stock Market LIVE Updates: A Reserve Bank report on Thursday sounded a note of caution saying sops like farm loan waiver, free power and transport, by states could crowd out their critical resources for social and economic infrastructure.</div>
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Stock Market LIVE Updates: How policymakers are split over attracting Chinese investment into India

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	Stock Market LIVE Updates: When the FY24 Economic Survey, presented in July, batted for allowing more Chinese investments into India, it was seen as a change in the heart of the government after its re-election for a third successive term. However, with trade minister Piyush Goyal quickly clarifying that there was no rethinking in the government to support foreign direct investment (FDI) from China, matters died down.</div>
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Stock Market LIVE Updates: RBI's many roles hinder core monetary policy mandate, resolution is crucial

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	Stock Market LIVE Updates: Columnists like me are offering advice to the new governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on the important questions that he faces. However, a remarkable feature of the present situation is that, for the governor to succeed, the onus is on the Government of India (GoI).</div>
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Stock Market LIVE Updates: Fed's rate cut disappoints markets, sticky inflation adds to global woes

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	Stock Market LIVE Updates: Adjusting to changing policy realities is often difficult for financial markets. On Wednesday, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) of the United States (US) Federal Reserve reduced the target range for the federal funds rate by 25 basis points, as was widely expected by financial markets. However, both the stock and bond markets sold off. <strong><a href="https://www.business-standard.com/opinion/editorial/fed-s-rate-cut-disappoints-markets-sticky-inflation-adds-to-global-woes-124121901431_1.html" target="_blank">READ MORE</a></strong></div>
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Stock Market LIVE Updates: Accenture beats estimates for Q1 revenue on rise in services demand

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	Stock Market LIVE Updates: IT service provider Accenture beat Wall Street estimates for first-quarter revenue on Thursday, on the back of growing demand for its services to help clients adopt AI-powered tools. <strong><a href="https://www.business-standard.com/companies/results/accenture-beats-estimates-for-q1-revenue-on-rise-in-services-demand-124121901094_1.html" target="_blank">READ MORE</a></strong></div>
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Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sebi targets NFO mis-selling with new rule to prevent portfolio churn

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	Stock Market LIVE Updates: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has introduced a new rule aimed at putting a stop to unnecessary portfolio churn by distributors to pocket higher commissions, amid rising asset mobilisation through the new fund offer (NFO) route.</div>
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	Under the new guidelines, distributors will no longer earn higher commissions for switching existing investments to NFOs. <strong><a href="https://www.business-standard.com/markets/news/sebi-targets-nfo-mis-selling-with-new-rule-to-prevent-portfolio-churn-124121901176_1.html" target="_blank">READ MORE</a></strong></div>
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Stock Market LIVE Updates: Factor-based investing gains ground in 2024 among fund houses, investors

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	Stock Market LIVE Updates: With most mutual funds (MFs) completing their bouquet of active fund products, they are now exploring the smart beta or factor-investing space to create differentiated products. This is evident from the sharp surge in factor-based indices in recent years.</div>
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	The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has 31 factor-based indices, up from 23 at the start of 2024. Exchanges mostly create new indices based on demand from MFs. <strong><a href="https://www.business-standard.com/markets/news/factor-based-investing-gains-ground-in-2024-among-fund-houses-investors-124121500493_1.html" target="_blank">READ MORE</a></strong></div>
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Stock Market LIVE Updates: Mutual funds in 2025: Innovation and quality investing take centre stage

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	Stock Market LIVE Updates: The volume of new fund offerings (NFOs) in 2025 will fluctuate based on market conditions. However, innovation is expec&shy;ted to continue unabated. With an increasing number of fund houses aiming to establish a presence in the &#39;factor&#39; invest&shy;ing space and changes in fund-of-fund taxation providing more opportunities, several industry-first offerings are anticipated.</div>
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	A look at the filings made with market regulator, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi), in recent months shows the kind of funds you can expect in the first quarter of 2025. Some of the innovative possibilities include Bandhan Rediscovery Fund (a fund that will invest in companies that move out of the Nifty 100 index). <strong><a href="https://www.business-standard.com/markets/news/mutual-funds-in-2025-innovation-and-quality-investing-take-centre-stage-124121500558_1.html" target="_blank">READ MORE</a></strong></div>
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Stock Market LIVE Updates: Stars of the first half of the decade: Top MF schemes across categories

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	Stock Market LIVE Updates: The end of 2024 marks the completion of a crucial five-year period for mutual funds. The industry, which bore the brunt of the pandemic like every other business at the start of the decade, charted a new growth path soon after. Multiple factors drove growth, but the performance of active equity schemes stood out.</div>
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	This period of growth came after the 2017 reclassification of active equity schemes &mdash; a reform that made it easier for investors to identify the top performers across scheme categories. <strong><a href="https://www.business-standard.com/markets/news/stars-of-the-first-half-of-the-decade-top-mf-schemes-across-categories-124121500549_1.html" target="_blank">READ MORE</a></strong></div>
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Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sebi introduces new measures to curb misleading investment return claims

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	Stock Market LIVE Updates: In a bid to clamp down on individuals and entities making lofty return claims, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has introduced a &ldquo;Past Risk and Return Verification Agency&rdquo; (PaRRVA), which will be tasked to verify the risk-return metrics of services offered by investment advisors, research analysts (RAs), algorithmic trading platforms, and other such entities.</div>
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	Industry players said that for any claims such as &ldquo;best performing&rdquo;, &ldquo;safety during volatility&rdquo;, &ldquo;top ranked&rdquo;, or those on high returns, it would be mandatory to seek verification of the same. <strong><a href="https://www.business-standard.com/markets/news/sebi-introduces-new-measures-to-curb-misleading-investment-return-claims-124121901196_1.html" target="_blank">READ MORE</a></strong></div>
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Stock Market LIVE Updates: Nifty50 index could be range-bound next year, Smallcase survey shows

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	Stock Market LIVE Updates: The benchmark Nifty50 index may trade within the range of 25,000 to 28,000 next year, according to a survey conducted by Smallcase involving 150 managers on its investment platform. On Thursday, the Nifty closed at 23,951.</div>
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	Most managers believe that green energy and banking could be prominent investment themes for the year ahead. Meanwhile, over 40 per cent of the managers surveyed expect public sector undertakings (PSUs), including defence, and the information technology (IT) sector to underperform. <strong><a href="https://www.business-standard.com/markets/stock-market-news/nifty50-index-could-be-range-bound-next-year-smallcase-survey-shows-124121901059_1.html" target="_blank">READ MORE</a></strong></div>
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Stock Market LIVE Updates: Small, midcap investing: CIOs urge caution and realistic expectations

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	Stock Market LIVE Updates: Domestic markets have retreated from recent highs, while earnings growth estimates have been revised downwards. Markets are increasingly polarised, said leading money managers during a panel discussion at Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit in Mumbai in November.&nbsp;</div>
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	Small and midcap segments show signs of bubble-like valuation and other segments are more reasonable, they said while discussing &lsquo;Is the Market in a Bubble Zone?&rsquo; <strong><a href="https://www.business-standard.com/markets/news/small-midcap-investing-cios-urge-caution-and-realistic-expectations-124121100764_1.html" target="_blank">READ MORE</a></strong></div>
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Stock Market LIVE Updates: HDFC Securities advises investors to temper returns expectations for 2025

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	Stock Market LIVE Updates: Domestic brokerage HDFC Securities has told investors to moderate return expectations amidst elevated valuations. The brokerage expressed concerns about investor reaction in a scenario of muted returns after 10 continuous years when Nifty ended positively. <strong><a href="https://www.business-standard.com/companies/news/hdfc-securities-advises-investors-to-temper-returns-expectations-for-2025-124121901096_1.html" target="_blank">READ MORE</a></strong></div>
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Stock Market LIVE Updates: 3 out of 5 IPOs fully booked on Day 1; IKS Health surges 48% on debut

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	Stock Market LIVE Updates: Three initial public offerings (IPOs) were fully covered out of the five that opened for subscription on Thursday, and the remaining two have reached the half- way mark.</div>
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	The IPOs of DAM Capital Advisors (issue size Rs 840 crore), Transrail Lighting (Rs 839 crore), Sanathan Textiles (Rs 550 crore), Concord Enviro Systems (Rs 500 crore), and Mamata Machinery (Rs 179 crore) opened for subscription. <strong><a href="https://www.business-standard.com/markets/news/3-out-of-5-ipos-fully-booked-on-day-1-iks-health-surges-48-on-debut-124121901507_1.html" target="_blank">READ MORE</a></strong></div>
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Stock Market LIVE Updates: Stocks to Watch, Dec 20 - Exide, GE Vernova, JK Cement, Amara Raja Energy

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	Stock Market LIVE Updates: A subsidiary of Exide Industries, Exide Energy Solutions signed a binding agreement with Hyundai Motor India to supply lithium-ion cells and battery packs for Hyundai&#39;s EVs in India. <strong><a href="https://www.business-standard.com/markets/news/stocks-to-watch-dec-20-exide-ge-vernova-jk-cement-amara-raja-energy-124122000088_1.html" target="_blank">READ MORE</a></strong></div>
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Stock Market LIVE Updates: Stock Market Today - How to trade Nifty IT index post Accenture results?

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	Stock Market LIVE Updates: The Nifty Auto Index is currently consolidating within a range of 24,000 to 22,900 on the weekly charts, following a sharp correction in the short term.</div>
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	This consolidation phase suggests indecision in the market, and until the index breaches either of these levels, a clear trend is unlikely to emerge. Safe traders are advised to remain on the sidelines and wait for a decisive breakout above 24,000 or below 22,900 before initiating new positions. <strong><a href="https://www.business-standard.com/markets/news/stock-market-today-how-to-trade-nifty-it-index-post-accenture-results-124122000066_1.html" target="_blank">READ MORE</a></strong></div>
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Stock Market LIVE Updates: Markets Today - US GDP; China LPR; FIIs; Senores & Carraro IPOs; IGI listing

The Indian benchmark indices, Nifty50 and Sensex are likely to start on a cautious note on the final trading session of the week as mixed global cues weigh on investor sentiment.&nbsp;Amid this backdrop, domestic developments also demand attention. In a major move, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) introduced a new regulatory framework aimed at ensuring transparency in the investment advisory space. The initiative, called the &ldquo;Past Risk and Return Verification Agency&rdquo; (PaRRVA), is set to verify the claims of returns and risk metrics made by investment advisors, research analysts, algorithmic trading platforms, and similar entities.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.business-standard.com/markets/news/markets-today-us-gdp-china-lpr-fiis-senores-carraro-ipos-igi-listing-124122000075_1.html" target="_blank"><strong> Read more</strong></a>

Stock Market LIVE Updates: GIFT Nifty futures hint lower start for Sensex, Nifty

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	Indian equities are expected to have another negative morning on Friday, according to GIFT Nifty futures. The futures were trading 86 points lower than Nifty50 futures at 23,932 level.&nbsp;</div>
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	On Thursday, the key benchmarks settled in red with the BSE Sensex closing 964 points or 1.20 per cent lower at 79,218.05, while the Nifty50 settled at 23,951.70, falling 247 points or 1.02 per cent.</div>

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Asian markets mixed

Nikkei and Topix edged up 0.1 per cent each. This came a day after the Bank of Japan maintained its interest rate at 0.25 per cent. Elsewhere, Kospi fell 0.7per cent, while ASX200 was down 1.1 per cent.

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Stock Market Crash Highlights: Sensex sinks 1176pts, Nifty settles at 23,587; all sectors end in red

Markets Crash Today: Broader markets fell more than the benchmarks, with the Nifty Midcap100 and Nifty Smallcap100 indices ending lower by 2.82 per cent and 2.19 per cent, respectively

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