MCX shares plunged over 80% to Rs 2,192 as the stock turned ex-split on its record date for a 5:1 split, a mechanical price adjustment rather than a fundamental decline, with eligible shareholders set to receive additional shares.
Olectra Greentech shares jumped after the company began Phase-I commercial operations at its new greenfield EV plant in Hyderabad, marking December 31, 2025, as the facilitys official commercial operation date and notifying lender SBI.
2025 marked a year of sharp divergence in global markets, with overseas equities and precious metals delivering outsized returns, driven by easing financial conditions, strong earnings and risk appetite, while Indian benchmarks underperformed peers despite stable macro fundamentals.
Widespread protests have erupted across Iran, fueled by a severe economic downturn, rising prices, and a depreciating currency. Merchants, shop owners, and students have taken to the streets, leading to clashes with security forces and fatalities in several provinces. The demonstrations, the largest in three years, have disrupted daily life and put pressure on the country's leadership.
January 2026 is poised to see significant IPO activity, with five major offerings totaling approximately Rs 18,000 crore expected to test investor appetite. These include prominent companies in AI, renewable energy, coal, lending, and hospitality, signaling a potentially active start to the year for India's primary market.
Hero MotoCorp is riding high on its recent sales success, with shares climbing steeply after announcing impressive December 2025 figures. The year-on-year increase in dispatches and demand indicates a thriving market, bolstered by the recent launch of exciting new models in the ICE scooter sector during Q3FY26.
