शुक्रवार को भारतीय शेयर बाजार में सकारात्मक शुरुआत के संकेत हैं। ICICI Pru AMC की लिस्टिंग, HCLTech का अधिग्रहण, Airtel में नेतृत्व बदलाव और मजबूत वैश्विक संकेतों के चलते कई प्रमुख शेयरों में निवेशकों की नजर बनी रहेगी।
Stocks to Watch: Friday, December 19, 2025, is indicating a positive start for the Indian stock market. At 7:40 AM, GIFT Nifty was trading with a gain of 67 points at the 25,948 level. Global cues favored investors, strengthening confidence in the domestic market. Asian markets also showed a bullish trend, supporting the Indian market's opening.
Asian Market Trends
Asian markets witnessed broad gains on Friday. China's CSI 300 index traded with a slight increase. Hong Kong's Hang Seng index rose by more than half a percent. Japan's Nikkei index opened bly, while South Korea's Kospi also remained in the green. Japan's inflation rate for November decreased to 2.9 percent, supporting the sentiment of Asian investors.
Support from US Markets
US stock markets closed higher on Thursday. Significant gains were recorded in all three major indices – S&P 500, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq. The primary reason for this rally was the US inflation data, which came in lower than expected. Retail inflation in the US for November was 2.7 percent, while core inflation was recorded at 2.6 percent. These figures being below estimates alleviated some investor concerns regarding the Federal Reserve's interest rate policy.
ICICI Pru AMC Listing
Shares of ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company are set to list on the stock market today. The stock has generated considerable discussion among IPO investors. Both volume and volatility are likely to be observed on the listing day. Considered a key player in the asset management sector, the market's attention is focused on the stock's performance.
HCLTech Acquisition
IT giant HCLTech has decided to acquire Hewlett Packard Enterprise's Telecom Solutions business in the US for approximately $160 million. This deal is expected to strengthen HCLTech's capabilities in 5G and telecom networks. This move could further strengthen the company's global technology portfolio.
BPCL and Coal India Partnership
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited has approved the formation of a joint venture with Coal India to launch a coal gasification project in Western Coalfields, Maharashtra. This project is considered important in terms of value creation in the energy sector. This news could impact the shares of both BPCL and Coal India.
New Shares in F&O Segment
The National Stock Exchange has announced that shares of Bajaj Holdings, Premier Energies, Swiggy, and Waaree Energies will be available for trading in the Futures and Options segment from December 31st. Inclusion in F&O is likely to increase trading volume and investor interest in these shares.
IndiGo Management Decision
IndiGo CEO Peter Elbers has stated that the company's top management will travel across the network to communicate directly with employees. The aim of this initiative is to understand employee issues and improve internal systems. This step is being viewed as a strategy for the company's work culture.
Leadership Change at Bharti Airtel
The board of Bharti Airtel has appointed Gopal Vittal as Executive Vice Chairman. Shashwat Sharma has been appointed as Managing Director and CEO of Airtel India. All appointments will be effective from January 1, 2026. Additionally, Soumen Ray has been appointed as Group CFO and Akhil Garg as Airtel India's CFO. The company has fixed the final call amount on partly paid shares at ₹401.25 per share, with a record date of February 6th.
NCLT Approval for Adani Ports
The first phase of the merger of Adani Harbour Services with Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited has received approval from NCLT Ahmedabad. This approval provides relief to the company in moving forward with the merger process. This news is considered important for the logistics and port sector.
Max Healthcare Expansion
Max Healthcare is working on a plan to build a new 450-bed super specialty hospital in Pune. The company will invest approximately ₹1,020 crore in this project. This investment reflects the company's long-term growth strategy in the healthcare sector.
Maruti Suzuki Milestone
The total production of Maruti Suzuki's popular WagonR car has crossed the 3.5 million unit mark. This model is among the company's best-selling cars. This achievement demonstrates Maruti Suzuki's b position in the auto sector.
Reliance's FMCG Move
Reliance Industries' FMCG unit, Reliance Consumer Products Limited, has acquired a majority stake in Udhaiyams Agro Foods. The deal amount has not been disclosed. This move is considered important in the direction of expanding the company's FMCG business.
Amber Enterprises Investment
Amber Enterprises has planned to expand its Research and Development center for HVAC products. Under this, the company will invest approximately ₹500 crore under the Punjab government's incentive policy. This news is considered positive for the manufacturing sector.
GPT Infraprojects Contract
GPT Infraprojects has received projects worth ₹1,804 crore from the Mumbai Municipal Corporation, with the company's share being around ₹469 crore. Under this project, a flyover will be constructed on the LBS road from Kurla to Ghatkopar West.
Seamec's ONGC Related Work
Seamec has awarded a $3.25 million contract to Adsun Offshore Diving Contractors. This work will be done for ONGC's pipeline replacement and other projects. This news is important for shares related to the marine engineering sector.
Lupin International Agreement
Subsidiary companies of Lupin have entered into an agreement with Italian pharmaceutical company Neopharmed Gentili. Under this agreement, the Plasil drug will be sold and promoted in the Philippines and Brazil. This move could further strengthen Lupin's international presence.
