TLDR
Market Recap: December 15, 2025
On December 15, Indian equities ended marginally lower and snapped a 2‑day winning streak, with Sensex at 85,213 (-54, -0.06%) and Nifty 50 at 26,027 (−19.7, −0.08%). Nifty Midcap slipped 0.1% while Nifty Smallcap 100 gained ~0.2%, reflecting selective buying in the broader markets. Sectorally, PSU banks, media, IT, FMCG, and consumer durables rose 0.3-1%, while autos, pharma, telecom, and realty fell 0.5-1%. India VIX ticked up to 10.25 (+1.4%), still at low absolute levels. Sentiment stayed capped by persistent FII outflows (−₹1,468 crore) despite DII buying (+₹1,792 crore) and the rupee hovering near record lows amid India–US trade‑deal uncertainty
Key Drivers :
FII selling vs DII support: FIIs sold ₹1,468 crore of equities while DIIs bought ₹1,792 crore, keeping indices range‑bound despite weak global cues and a soft rupee.
Banks and defensives offset cyclicals: Buying in banks, IT and FMCG cushioned the market, even as autos, pharma and metals faced profit‑taking and macro worries.
Primary market and block deals in focus: Corona Remedies’ stellar listing, Wakefit’s soft debut, Park Medi allotment and the Geojit–BNP block trade drove stock‑specific action beyond the index.
Today’s Top Stories:
IndiGo Rebound: Up 3% over three sessions; FDTL operations normalising; analyst support intact on structural growth story remains.
Deepak Nitrite Jump: Surged 3.16% to a six-month high; phenolics strength offsets tariff pressure; valuation reset attracts contrarian buyers.
HUL Demerger Advances: December 5 record date set; Kwality Wall's IPO February 2026; enables pure-play FMCG refocus for HUL.
Shriram Finance Steady: Up 0.87% on 18% revenue growth; controlled costs; PE 17.87 reflects balanced valuation for NBFC segment.
Trent Consolidates: Rose 0.82%; FY25 EBITDA ₹2,977 crore solid; awaits 2026 consumption recovery on retail sector rebound.
TOP STORIES
1. IndiGo Surges 3% Over Three Sessions on Flight Operations Stabilization
Gemini-2.5
Operational recovery: IndiGo rose 2.35% to ₹4,974.50; gained 3% over three days post-FDTL crisis; operations normalizing after mass cancellations.
Analyst support remains intact: HSBC maintains 'Buy'; cuts target to ₹5,977. UBS retained 'Buy' at ₹6,350. Structural growth story undamaged despite disruption.
Market rally reflects crew normalization: Three-day rebound signals confidence in management's navigation of regulatory constraints without structural damage
Is IndiGo's crisis a buying opportunity?
2. Deepak Nitrite Jumps 3.16% to Six-Month High
Gemini-2.5
Chemical segment resilience: Stock surged 3.16% to ₹1,577.05; six-month high; phenolics strong despite advanced intermediates tariff pressure.
Margin expansion momentum: November operational data shows steady revenue growth and EBITDA expansion via phenolics; R&D investments boost positioning.
Bottom formation signals value: 52-week low ₹1,512.80 to ₹1,577.05; contrarian buying reflects valuation reset in specialty chemicals sector.
Can Deepak Nitrite sustain gains amid tariffs?
3. HUL Sets December 5 Record Date for Kwality Wall's Demerger
Gemini-2.5
Spin-off milestone achieved: HUL demerger effective December 1; record date December 5; Kwality Wall's IPO scheduled February 2026.
Pure-play FMCG focus: Separation enables HUL to sharpen core staples, personal care focus, while KWIL captures premium ice-cream growth.
Value unlock potential: Dual-entity structure allows independent growth strategies; shareholders gain FMCG purity and ice-cream category exposure.
Will Kwality Wall's spin-off unlock value?
4. Shriram Finance Rises 0.87% on Steady Lending Growth
Gemini-2.5
Consumer lending momentum: NBFC gained 0.87% to ₹855.35; Q2 revenue up 18.1% YoY; net profit up 7.5% YoY.
Cost discipline strong: Q2 expenses rose 22.3% YoY; controlled versus revenue growth; net profit up 7.2% QoQ shows leverage.
Valuation attractive: Market cap ₹160,922 crore; PE 17.87; PB 2.66; 12-month return 35.23% reflects balanced growth valuation
Well-positioned for 2026 lending growth?
5. Trent Ltd Gains 0.82% as Retail Sector Consolidates
Gemini-2.5
Post-festive consolidation: Trent rose 0.82% to ₹4,109; the retail sector is stabilising after the festival season demand pull-back.
Operational strength endures: FY25 EBITDA ₹2,977 crore demonstrates robust execution; premium retail positioning remains intact despite valuation pressure.
Technical setup bullish: Stock consolidates ₹4,050-₹4,125 range; DIIs buying and retail foot-traffic recovery hint renewed confidence in 2026.
Accumulate ahead of 2026 consumption recovery?
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