UBS raises Federal Bank's target price to ₹310 from ₹250, citing improved medium-term operating trends.

FY28-29 forecasts include higher loan growth, NIM, fee income, operating expenses, with EPS estimates up 5-9%.

Source: ScoutQuest

The Federal Bank

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Morgan Stanley Sets ₹445 Target for Lenskart, Sees Growth Potential

35 minutes ago

Morgan Stanley rates Lenskart 'equal weight' with a target of ₹445, citing growth potential.

The firm sees Lenskart as fairly valued and compares it to EssilorLuxottica in India.

Source: ScoutQuest

Lenskart Solutions

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Equity MFs Boost Liquidity as Sensex, Nifty Hit Highs

46 minutes ago

Equity mutual funds maintained elevated cash buffers in November despite Sensex (+2.1%) and Nifty (+1.9%) hitting highs.

SBI MF, ICICI Prudential, and Motilal Oswal trimmed cash, while HDFC MF and Quant MF increased liquidity buffers.

Source: Moneycontrol

MO Financial & 2 other

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Govt Holds 57% Stake in Oil India; Institutions Own 22%

46 minutes ago

State/government owns 57% of Oil India Ltd, holding significant control over its strategy and future.

Institutions own 22% of Oil India, indicating analyst confidence; insiders hold under 1%.

Source: Simply Wall Street

Oil India

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Experts Pick Vedanta, ITC & More for Monday; Nifty, Sensex Rise Despite FPI Outflows

1 hour ago

Experts recommend buying eight stocks, including Vedanta, Ashok Leyland, Jubilant Food, ITC, TCS, Paytm, Eternal, and Waaree Energy, for Monday trading.

Nifty closed at 26,046.95 (+0.57%), Sensex at 85,267.66 (+0.53%), despite high FPI outflows and rupee depreciation to 90.49/USD.

Source: Livemint

Vedanta & 5 other

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JSW Energy to Raise ₹13,000 Cr Equity Amid Soaring Debt

1 hour ago

JSW Energy plans to raise ₹13,000 crore via equity to address its ₹61,960 crore net debt, up 132% since FY24.

Despite capex plans of ₹1.3 trillion by FY30, debt risks and reduced FII stake weigh on JSW's valuation.

Source: Livemint

JSW Energy

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BEL Wins ₹7.76B Order, Revenue Set to Rise

2 hours ago

BEL secures an order worth Rs 7.76B, boosting revenue prospects.

Source: Livesquawk

Bharat Electronics

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Gold, Silver Hit Record Highs; Gold at ₹1,35,263/10g, Silver at ₹2,01,615/kg

6 hours ago

Gold and silver prices hit record highs as traders focus on inflation data and macroeconomic indicators globally.

Gold rose 2.42% on MCX, touching Rs 1,35,263/10g, while silver surged 5.15% to Rs 2,01,615/kg amid strong investor demand.

Source: News18

EmkayGlobal Finl.Ser

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RBI's New Framework Empowers Fintechs, Boosts MSME Exports

6 hours ago

RBI's new Cross Border PA CB framework grants fintechs like Razorpay, Pine Labs, and PayGlocal direct regulatory approval for cross-border payments, reducing dependence on banks.

This move boosts MSME exports, creates a level playing field for fintechs, and aligns with India’s $1 trillion export target by FY26.

Source: Financial Express

Pine Labs

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SBI Targets 20 Cr YONO Users with New App Upgrade

8 hours ago

SBI aims to double YONO app users to 20 crore in 2 years.

The bank launched a new version of YONO to achieve this goal.

Source: The Economic Times

SBI

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FMCG Growth Slows to 4.4% in Nov; Nestle Sees 13.6% Packaged Food Surge

8 hours ago

FMCG growth in November slowed to 4.4% from October's 6.8%, driven by GST-induced price cuts, per Bizom data.

Nestle CMD noted double-digit growth in food due to lower GST rates, with packaged food up 13.6% YoY in November.

Source: Financial Express

Nestle

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KSH International ₹710 Cr IPO Opens Dec 16; Focus on Debt Repayment, Expansion

9 hours ago

KSH International launches a ₹710 Cr IPO from Dec 16-18, 2025, for debt repayment and business expansion.

The IPO includes ₹420 Cr fresh issue and ₹290 Cr OFS. Promoters are divesting shares; listing on BSE & NSE.

Source: Trade Brains

Siemens Energy India

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Gold, Silver Hit Record Highs on Fed Signals; Traders Await Inflation Data

9 hours ago

Gold and silver hit lifetime highs amid Fed signals.

Traders eye inflation data and macro indicators to guide trends.

Source: The Times of India

EmkayGlobal Finl.Ser

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Motilal Oswal: India’s Economy to Hit $12T by 2040

9 hours ago

Motilal Oswal projects India's economic value to rise by $12T in 17 years.

Their 30th Wealth Creation Study highlights a sharp rise in economic and consumption landscape.

Source: The Times of India

MO Financial

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Eastern Coalfields Targets 58 MT Output, Plans Profit Push Amid Challenges

9 hours ago

Eastern Coalfields Ltd (ECL), a Coal India subsidiary, targets 58 MT coal output this fiscal despite weather setbacks and plans to close six loss-making mines.

ECL aims for profitability by improving coal quality, managing costs, and addressing market challenges, including high wage costs and operational inefficiencies.

Source: NDTV Profit

Coal India

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Tenneco India Plans Investor Meet with White Oak Capital on Dec 18

10 hours ago

Tenneco Clean Air India Ltd scheduled an investor meet with White Oak Capital AMC on Dec 18, 2025, in Pune.

No unpublished price-sensitive information will be disclosed; investor presentation available on the company's website.

Source: BSE

Tenneco Clean Air

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Bank CD Rates Rise to 6.1% Amid Weak Deposits, Credit Demand

11 hours ago

Banks increase CD issuances due to weak deposit growth and rising credit demand, pushing three-month CD rates to 6.1%.

Bank of Baroda issued 3-month CDs at 6.05%, while Bank of India raised Rs 600 cr at 6.09%. Outstanding issuances hit Rs 5.7 lakh cr.

Source: Financial Express

Bank of Baroda & 1 other

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India CPI Below 2%: Repo Rate Cuts Likely?

11 hours ago

India's CPI stayed below 2% for three months, signaling low inflation.

Economists suggest RBI's MPC may have scope for further repo rate cuts.

Source: The Hindu BusinessLine

Kotak Mahindra Bank & 2 other

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Sadbhav Engg Board to Discuss ₹1,000 Cr NCDs on Dec 17

12 hours ago

Sadbhav Engineering Ltd's board to meet on 17th Dec 2025 to approve issuance of Rs. 1,000 Cr NCDs.

Trading window closes on 15th Dec 2025, reopening 48 hours after Board meeting outcome.

Source: BSE

Sadbhav Engineering

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Godrej Sells ₹2,600 Cr Homes in Hyderabad, Eyes Expansion

13 hours ago

Godrej Properties sold homes worth Rs 2,600 crore in Hyderabad in its first year.

The company plans to expand in Hyderabad, citing significant growth opportunities.

Source: The Economic Times

Godrej Properties

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Rupee Depreciation May Boost Inflation; GST Restructuring Could Ease Impact

13 hours ago

Rupee depreciation (~5% in 2025) may amplify imported inflation, say economists.

GST rate restructuring could partially mitigate the inflationary impact.

Source: The Hindu BusinessLine

SBI

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Samvardhana Motherson Subsidiary Faces ₹37.6L GST Penalty, Plans Appeal

13 hours ago

Samvardhana Motherson's subsidiary received a penalty order of INR 37.6L under GST laws.

The company stated no material financial impact and plans to appeal the order within the statutory timeline.

Source: BSE

Samvardhana Motherson

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MRP Agro Secures ₹8 Cr Loan for Flour Mill; Trial Runs by Mar 2026

13 hours ago

MRP Agro Ltd updates on its Flour Mill Project, securing an Rs 8 crore term loan.

Construction and machinery orders are underway; trial runs to start by March 2026.

Source: BSE

MRP Agro

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REC's $500M Green Bonds Fund Eco Projects, Cut Emissions

14 hours ago

REC Ltd verified $500M and ¥61B green bond usage for eco-friendly projects, aligning with ICMA Green Bond Principles.

FY25 projects achieved 0.87M tCO financed reductions, 1.34M tCO enabled reductions, and 1B kWh renewable generation.

Source: News18

RECL

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Panel Urges Diversification in Oil Imports Amid Geopolitical Risks

15 hours ago

A parliamentary panel highlights India's reliance on crude oil imports amid geopolitical risks.

It urges the government to diversify supply sources and enhance risk management.

Source: Live Mint

IOCL

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Pearl Global Q2 Revenue Up 9.3%, Profit Jumps 28.6% Amid Tariff Challenges

15 hours ago

Pearl Global Industries achieved 9.3% YoY revenue growth to Rs. 1,313 cr and 28.6% profit growth to Rs. 72 cr in Q2FY26 despite 50% U.S. tariffs.

The company navigates tariffs by shifting production to low-tariff countries like Bangladesh, Vietnam, and Indonesia, maintaining cost competitiveness and export volumes.

Source: Trade Brains

Pearl Global Inds.

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Jonjua Overseas to Mull Bonus Issue on Dec 18

16 hours ago

Jonjua Overseas Ltd's board meeting on 18th Dec 2025 will consider a bonus issue.

Other relevant matters may also be discussed with the Chair's permission.

Source: BSE

Jonjua Overseas

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NLC India Bags 110 MW Solar Deal in UP

16 hours ago

NLC India secured a 110 MW solar project contract from NCRTC in Uttar Pradesh.

The project will operate under captive mode with a 25-year power supply agreement.

Source: ScoutQuest