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Closing Bell: Sensex Ends 447 Points on RBI Rate Cut, Nifty Tops 26,150
Indian equity benchmarks ended higher after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) cut the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.25%, while maintaining a neutral stance. RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra-led Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) also revised the inflation forecast for FY26 down to 2% from 2.6% and raised the GDP growth projection to 7.3% from 6.8%.
The BSE Sensex closed at 85,712.37, up 447.05 points or 0.52%, while the NSE Nifty50 settled at 26,186.45, gaining 152.7 points or 0.59%.
In broader markets, the Nifty MidCap index rose 0.49%, while the Nifty SmallCap index slipped 0.57%.
The flat opening for both indices indicated cautious sentiment among domestic investors at the start of trade. Market participants watched early moves closely, as the narrow losses on Sensex and Nifty50 suggested limited immediate direction for broader Indian equity benchmarks.
India’s ONGC Moves Closer to Securing 20% Holding in Sakhalin-1
India’s Oil and Natural Gas Corp will contribute to the Sakhalin-1 abandonment fund in roubles, using frozen dividend payments from Indian companies to preserve its 20% stake in the Russian oil and gas project, according to three sources.
Markets Firm Up by 3 PM; Sensex and Nifty Extend Gains on Broad-Based Buying
At 3 PM, the BSE Sensex stood at 85,592.79, up 327.47 points or 0.38 per cent, while the NSE Nifty50 was at 26,150, gaining 116.25 points or 0.45 per cent.
Indus Towers Rally Continues; Shares Jump 29% Over the Last Quarter
Shares of Indus Towers climbed to a five-month high of ₹416.95 on the BSE in Friday’s intra-day trade, rising 4 per cent amid heavy volumes. The telecom infrastructure stock is now trading at its highest level since July 8, 2025. Over the past three months, Indus Towers has surged 29 per cent.
JPMorgan Upgrades Kaynes Tech, Citing Robust Demand and Expansion Momentum
JPMorgan has advised investors to avoid “bottom fishing” in Kaynes Technologies Ltd., noting that it does not expect a clear or meaningful catalyst for the stock until the company reports its third-quarter results.
Motherson and Adani Ports & SEZ partner to develop a state-of-the-art RoRo terminal at Dighi Port
Motherson, through its joint venture Samvardhana Motherson Hamakyorex Engineered Logistics Limited (SAMRX), today announced an agreement with Dighi Port Limited (DPL), which is a subsidiary of Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited (APSEZ), to establish a dedicated Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo) terminal at Dighi Port, in Maharashtra. This strategic partnership will develop a state-of-the-art terminal to handle end-to-end finished vehicle (FV) logistics. The terminal's prime location on India's west coast, with excellent multimodal connectivity, makes it an ideal hub for both FV export and import operations, streamlining logistics for major automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).
Edelweiss Financial Services Limited is raising up to ₹2500 million through Non-Convertible Debentures
Edelweiss Financial Services Limited today announced the public issue of 25,00,000 Secured Redeemable Non-Convertible Debentures (“NCDs”) of the face value of ₹1,000 each for an amount up to ₹1,250 million (“Base Issue Size”) with a green shoe option of up to ₹1,250 million, cumulatively aggregating up to ₹2,500 million (“Issue Limit”). The Issue has 10 series of NCDs carrying fixed coupons and having a tenure of 24 months, 36 months, 60 months, and 120 months with annual, monthly and cumulative interest options. Effective annual interest yield on the NCDs ranges from 8.85% p.a. to 10.09% p.a.
Aerolloy Technologies Signs Long-Term Agreement with Honeywell Aerospace Technologies
PTC Industries Limited, through its wholly owned subsidiary Aerolloy Technologies Limited (ATL), announced the signing of a long-term agreement with Honeywell Aerospace Technologies for the supply of Titanium and Superalloy precision investment castings for a broad range of aerospace applications, including critical aerospace engine components.
Genesys launches India’s first subsurface 3D mapping and wins prestigious order
Extending its leadership in 3D technologies - Genesys launches India’s first 3D subsurface mapping thereby addressing a crucial need in Infrastructure development worldwide. This will be a comprehensive approach towards landmark development in India’s infrastructure modernization, as it involves the country’s first-ever 3D Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) survey for the comprehensive detection and mapping of underground utilities. Genesys International will execute the project across multiple airports owned by the Adani Group, including Mumbai, Trivandrum, Lucknow, Jaipur, Guwahati, and Ahmedabad.
Foreign Investors Pull Back Amid High Market Valuations in India
December started on a weak note for India’s stock markets as foreign investors withdrew more than billion in the first four trading days. This follows November’s outflows of over .3 billion, highlighting a continued trend of cautious sentiment. The selling pressure is mainly due to concerns over elevated valuations in various sectors.
Bank Stocks Show Broad-Based Gains, UCO Bank Dips Slightly
Banking stocks witnessed a positive trend in the market today, with most major players showing notable gains. Indian Bank led the rally, climbing 2.45% to 822.25, followed by Punjab National Bank (PNB) at 121.60, up 1.71%, and Canara Bank at 149.30, up 1.39%. Bank of India, SBI, and Central Bank also recorded modest gains, reflecting overall market optimism in the banking sector. However, UCO Bank was the only major laggard, slipping 0.27% to 29.60, signaling some selective profit booking.
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RBI Slashes Repo Rate to 5.25% Amid Neutral Policy Stance
The Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has reduced the repo rate by 25 basis points, bringing it down from 5.5% to 5.25%, Governor Sanjay Malhotra announced on December 5. This move comes after the MPC had maintained rates unchanged in its previous two policy meetings. Despite the rate cut, the committee retained its overall monetary stance as 'Neutral'.
Delta Corp Ltd. Shows Positive Momentum in Early Trading
Delta Corp Ltd., operating in the miscellaneous commercial services sector, witnessed a significant uptick in its stock price on December 5, 2025. The share opened at ₹69.64 and surged to ₹70.68, marking a gain of ₹2.38 or 3.48% by 09:52 AM. Trading activity has been robust, with a volume of over 5.59 million shares exchanging hands. Despite a 52-week range of ₹65.80 to ₹131.45, the stock is showing early signs of recovery. Market analysts have assigned a moderate score of 57/100, reflecting a balanced outlook for investors in the short term.
Top Nifty Gainers Today: Shriram Finance Leads the Rally
In today’s trading session, Shriram Finance emerged as the top performer on the Nifty index, surging ₹13.35, reflecting a robust gain of 1.61%. Following closely, SBI Life Insurance saw an increase of ₹18.90, up 0.94%, while Kotak Mahindra Bank advanced ₹17.60, marking a 0.82% rise. Bajaj Finance gained ₹8.30, representing a 0.81% increase, and HCL Technologies added ₹12.20, rising 0.74%. The day’s momentum was largely driven by positive investor sentiment in the finance and IT sectors, indicating strong buying interest across key blue-chip stocks.
Stock Market Live Updates: ITC Hotels Block Deal Size Expected to Be Higher, Says Report
British American Tobacco is preparing to sell at least a 7 per cent stake in ITC Hotels through block deals, according to market reports. The potential transaction is expected to take place in large trades executed on stock exchanges. Reports indicate British American Tobacco had earlier explored a smaller sale of ITC Hotels shares worth about 0 million. The proposed deal size has now been increased to around 0 million, signalling a larger partial exit from the hospitality company.
Stock Market Live Updates: B&K Securities Turns Bullish on Indian Exchanges, Assigns ‘Buy’ Rating to BSE
B&K Securities has adopted a constructive view on Indian stock exchanges, arguing they are clear winners from the country’s growing capital markets. The brokerage expects both primary issuances and secondary market activity to support sustained earnings growth for domestic bourses. The firm has started coverage on BSE with a ‘Buy’ call and a target of ₹3,303 per share. It values BSE at 40x FY28E core profit, indicating meaningful potential gains from current market prices.
Stock Market Live Updates: IMFA, LTIMindtree, Coforge Among Analysts’ Preferred Buys Today
Sr. technical research analyst Kunal Kamble from Bonanza is advising investors to consider purchasing shares of IMFA, LTIMindtree, and Coforge on 05 December 2025, suggesting these stocks may offer favourable opportunities based on Kamble’s current technical market assessment.
Stock Market Live Updates: Sensex Ends 158 pts Higher, Nifty Climbs Above 26,000
On December 4, the Sensex and Nifty closed marginally higher amid volatile trading. The Sensex rose 158.51 points, or 0.19%, to settle at 85,265.32, while the Nifty gained 47.75 points, or 0.18%, to end at 26,033.75.
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