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*Economic Calendar – 24.12.2025* UK and France markets will close early @ 18:00 IST U.S. markets will close early @ 23:30 IST Hong Kong markets will close early @ 09:30 IST German @ Market Holiday *19:00 U.S. Unemployment Claims (Expected: 220K versus Previous: 224K)* *Economic Calendar – 25.12.2025* INDIA, U.S., UK, Hong Kong, South Korea, France, Taiwan, German @ Market Holiday *TENT JAPAN BOJ Gov Ueda Speaks* *Economic Calendar – 26.12.2025* UK, Hong Kong, France & German @ Market Holiday 05:00 JAPAN Unemployment Rate (Expected: 2.6% versus Previous: 2.6%) *News Headlines from Business News Agencies:* *Business Standard* 📝 India's ₹2.3 lakh cr Reit market overtakes Hong Kong; yields hold at 8-9% 📝 Discussions on labelling AI content over, rules to follow soon: IT secy 📝 GAIL signs MoU with Chhattisgarh for 12.7 LMT gas-based urea project 📝 Bankers seek RBI action as dollar glut, NDF pressure roil rupee forwards 📝 New Zealand to allow GI registration for Indian goods under FTA with India 📝 Ahmedabad, Kolkata, Pune most affordable, Mumbai falls below 50% EMI ratio 📝 Ola Electric rolls out Hyperservice Centres with same-day service guarantee 📝 Tata Motors Finance settles Sebi matter for ₹32 lakh over NCD issue 📝 Growth potential and earnings factored into GE Vernova's valuations 📝 CoreEL gets $30 million Series B to support aerospace defence projects 📝 IRB Infrastructure Trust wins NHAI's TOT-18 highway concession in Odisha 📝 Ola Electric rolls out Hyperservice Centres with same-day service guarantee *Economic Times* 📝 Govt to tap e-tailers, online sources for price data in new CPI series 📝 HDFC Bank spends Rs 1,068 crore in CSR during FY25 📝 RBI conducts FX swaps amid surging hedging costs 📝 Biocon Biologics gets global rights for biosimilar Adalimumab 📝 Waaree Transpower bags Rs 100 crore transformer supply order 📝 Amazon's Zoox to recall 332 US vehicles over software error, NHTSA says 📝 Shree Cement withdraws lockout at Baloda Bazar plant in Raipur 📝 Nisus Finance acquires residential tower in Dubai Motor City for Rs 536 cr 📝 Credit Card issuance declines in Q2FY26 amid slowing consumer credit growth: JM Financial 📝 Leasing of retail spaces in malls, high streets up 15 per cent this year on better demand-supply: C&W 📝 L&T onshore vertical bags 'major' order from BPCL to build India's largest flexible petrochemical plant *Mint* 📝 3 new Tata electric SUV confirmed to launch in India by 2026 📝 Jumpstarting wind energy: Govt plans to put wind back in the sails of the sector 📝 Ajanta Pharma targets emerging markets for weight loss drug with Biocon tie-up 📝 HCL Tech gets generous with its M&A cheques—to buy AI, data strengths 📝 HDFC Bank to revise #airport #lounge access rules for debit card users 📝 Boeing eyes higher output as Air India, Akasa await bulk jet deliveries 📝 Coal India arm BCCL gears up for ₹1,300 crore IPO; may hit Dalal Street soon 📝 India’s power sector finds its next big bet in batteries 📝 Lease-to-Own Firm FlexShopper Files Bankruptcy After Firing CEO 📝 Chinese Airlines See Hopes Dim for Profit Return With Japan Spat 📝 Alphabet to acquire Intersect for $4.75 bn amid AI data centre push

*GNFC:* Company awardscontract to Toyo Engineering for supply of Ammonium Nitrate-II plant on LEPC basis (Neutral) *Godfrey Phillips:* Company has filed an insurance claim of ₹344.49 Cr for a fire incident at a third-party tobacco processing plant & warehouse in Andhra Pradesh. (Neutral) *Solar Industries:* Company has issued Commercial Papers worth ₹100 Cr maturing on March 23, 2026. (Neutral) *Sequent Scientific:* Company announces the resignation of Mr. Ashish Kakabalia, VP, Business Development & Formulation, effective December 23, 2025. (Neutral) *Sunteck Realty:* Company has incorporated a wholly-owned subsidiary named Etashi Real Estates Private Limited. (Neutral) *Ashiana Ispat:* Company announced the appointment of Mr. Kamal Wadhwani, an independent Director, as the Chairman (Neutral) *TCS:* Board of Directors will meet on Jan 12, 2026, to approve Q3 FY26 standalone & consolidated financial results & consider a third interim dividend. (Neutral) *Waaree Energies:* Company has received an assessment order from the Assistant Commissioner of State Tax for INR 5.83 Cr. (Neutral) *Fortis Healthcare:* Hon'ble High Court of Delhi ruled in favor of Fortis in a civil suit against a 3rd party, challenging their locus & seeking a permanent injunction. (Neutral) *RVNL:* Shri Sukhmal Chand Jain ceased as Chairman & Managing Director on Dec 23, 2025 (Neutral) *Reliance Ind:* India Ratings Reaffirms Credit Rating At AAA With Stable Outlook. (Neutral) *Adani Ports:* Company completes acquisition Of North Queensland Export Terminal in Australia. (Neutral) *Jai Corp:* ED freezes demat accounts, mutual fund folios held by arm Urban Infrastructure wirth ₹99 cr. (Neutral) *IT Stocks:* New US H-1B rules could hit Indian IT firms as DHS ends lottery. (Neutral) *Thirumalai Chemicals:* Board approved the allotment of 18,96,614 shares to raise funds worth Rs 56.1 crore. (Neutral) *Restaurant Brand Asia:* Amansa Investments sold 76 lakh shares at Rs 64.29 per share. (Neutral) List of stocks excluded from ASM Framework: VLS Finance. (Neutral) Circuit filter changed from 10% to 5%: Meesho, TCI Finance (Neutral) *Nectar Lifesciences Ltd* Ex-Date Today, Buy Back of Shares (Neutral) *Prakash Pipes Ltd* Ex-Date Today, Interim Dividend - Rs. - 1.0 (Neutral) *DCM Shriram Industries Ltd* Ex-Date Friday, Spin Off (Neutral) *Hilton Metal Forging Ltd* Ex-Date Friday, Right Issue of Equity Shares (Neutral) *Nuvama Wealth Management Ltd* Ex-Date Friday, Stock Split From Rs.10/- to Rs.2/- (Neutral) *Ram Ratna Wires Ltd* Ex-Date Friday, Bonus issue 1:1 (Neutral)

It seems FIIs hv gone to their Christmas- New Year holiday already. That's why no action in market

Upcoming IPOs – Shareholder Quota Plays. Subsidiary listings often unlock hidden value and trigger re-rating in parent stocks before the IPO. ▪️ Greaves Cotton ➝ Greaves Electric Mobility ▪️ Hero MotoCorp ➝ Hero Fincorp ▪️ Coal India ➝ Bharat Coking Coal (BCCL) ▪️ Coal India ➝ Central Mine Planning & Design Institute (CMPDI) ▪️ Prestige Estates ➝ Prestige Hospitality Ventures ▪️ Reliance Industries ➝ Reliance Jio ▪️ Reliance Industries ➝ Reliance Retail ▪️ SIS Limited ➝ SIS Cash Services ▪️ SJVN ➝ SJVN Green Energy ▪️ HDFC Bank ➝ HDFC Credila ▪️ SBI ➝ SBI Mutual Fund ▪️ Kotak Mahindra Bank ➝ Kotak AMC ▪️ Bajaj Hindusthan Sugar ➝ Bajaj Energy ▪️ Axis Bank ➝ Axis AMC ▪️ Info Edge ➝ Jeevansathi.com 🚫 No Recommendation

🏆 India’s Fastest Wealth Creators 5-year CAGR tells a clear story: ▪️ BSE (124%) – operating leverage + monopoly economics ▪️ Rail Vikas Nigam (95%) – capex cycle + execution scale ▪️ Jindal Stainless (90%) – balance-sheet repair + cycle tailwinds ▪️ GE Vernova T&D (85%) – grid capex + energy transition ▪️ Persistent Systems (83%) – digital + margin expansion ▪️ FACT (82%) – fertilizer cycle + operational turnaround ▪️ Dixon Technologies (79%) – PLI-led manufacturing scale 🚫 No Recommendation

GOVT To convene a pre-release consultative workshop on Base Revision of GDP, CPI & IIP on Dec 23 New series of CPI with Base Year (2024) is scheduled to be released February 12, 2026 New series of National Accounts with FY23 as Base Year is scheduled to be released on Feb 27, 2026 New series of IIP with Base Year 2022-23 is scheduled to be released on May 28, 2026

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Situation of current businesses of Bhavish Agarwal: > Ola cabs: lost big market share against uber and rapido > Ola electric: market share fell from 35% to 7% in 1 year > Krutrim AI: launched & disappeared so quickly that nobody noticed That’s what happens when you sell faulty products and then deny even giving proper service to them in arrogance.

⚠️⚠️BREAKING NEWS 🌄US launches Operation Hawkeye Strike, hitting 70+ ISIS targets in Syria. Action follows Palmyra attack killing 2 US soldiers and a civilian contractor. Fighter jets, helicopters were used to hit ISIS camps, weapons sites and logistics hubs.

Lovely Story ... Hope you like it too.. I walked into a restaurant and after going the menu, I ordered some food. After about 20 mins a group of guys and ladies walked in & ordered theirs. To my dismay, these folks got served first. I watched as they began to eat & laugh heartily. I even overhead one of them bragging about how he's connected to everyone in the hotel and I felt mocked. I decided to leave. Unable to take it anymore, I called the waiter. He calmly told me: " yours is a specialised order, being prepared by the chief chef himself. Theirs orders were prepared hurriedly by students on attachment because the top chefs are busy with yours. That's why they were served first. Please have some juice as you wait". I calmed down & waited patiently. Shortly after, my meal was served by 6 waiters. Unknown to me, the owner of the hotel (who happened to be an old long lost friend of mine) saw me when I entered and decided to surprise me. She changed my simple meal to a five-star meal. The party at the other table were shocked. They couldn't stop staring. Suddenly they were the ones murmuring, asking why they didn't get that kind of service and meal. Such is life! Some people are ahead of you and are eating now, laughing at you and talking about how they are smarter, wiser and better than you, how they are well connected , blessed, have money and are enjoying life. You are waiting tirelessly wondering why its taking so long to breakthrough, You endure mockery and humiliation. May be you've contemplated suicide, gone through depression or suffered severe mental anxiety. Don't you worry ! The owner of the world has seen you & doesn't want you to be served a simple meal like those making a mockery of you. You're waiting long because yours is a special meal. It takes time to prepare. And only chief chefs prepare them. Wait for your meal and relax. When it comes that laughing party will be silenced for good. Stay blessed enjoy your day ! This is my word of encouragement to you today. 〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️〰️ Please share if you like it to make others to believe... To wait for their turn

infy adr went up 64 % and now up 7% huge volatilty 🙃 No news as such, this was mainly due to short squeeze in positions held by some American hedge funds. No impact on Indian shares

Bear Markets Run on Hope. Bull Markets Run on Fear. A bull market creates stupid investors. Stupid investors create a bear market. A bear market creates smart investors. Smart investors create a bull market. — Dr. Vijay Kedia Most retail investors do not understand market cycles. I have emphasized many times that understanding the cycle is crucial for wealth creation. Why “Hope” Failed This Year Events such as income tax cuts, the Delhi election win, GST rate cuts, and Bihar election victories resulted in a muted market response. In market terms, this happens because good news in a bear market becomes exit liquidity. Retail investors see positive headlines, buy on hope, and get trapped. Why? Because hope only works when fear is already priced in. In bear markets, every positive headline creates temporary optimism—just enough for smart money to exit into strength, not to build positions. That’s why rallies fail. They are built on expectations, not valuation comfort. If you read my market analysis regularly, you may have noticed that I consistently warn investors to “use upmoves to exit weak stocks.” Hopefully, this makes sense now. The Retail Investor’s Dilemma > “This time it’s different. This will trigger a sustained rally.” But markets don’t rise on hope. They rise when fear peaks: When earnings visibility is poor When news flow is negative When investors stop searching for reasons to buy When valuations offer a margin of safety That is when smart money accumulates quietly. What Should a Serious Investor Do? Stop chasing headline-driven index rallies Ignore macro-level “hope events” Focus on select businesses where: Earnings are bottoming out Capacity expansion is happening quietly Institutional ownership remains low Management is buying time, not hype This phase does not reward optimism. It rewards patience, selectivity, and conviction. 📌 Remember When the market finally rallies, it won’t give you time to prepare. Positions are built before belief returns. The market appears to be in the final stage of the bear phase. Fear among small investors is increasing, and continuous selling is visible. I have observed that by the time the average investor feels “safe” enough to buy, the first 30–50% of the bull run is already over. When retail investors sell in frustration, it is often the best signal to buy. That is how true multibaggers are made. 🎊 Happy Investing 🎊

MUFG (Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group) – Japan’s largest bank & global financial giant. 💰 Investment: MUFG investing ~$4.4–4.5 bn (₹39,000–40,000 cr) for ~20% stake in Shriram Finance — among the biggest FDI deals in Indian financial services. 📌 Why MUFG invested: • Bet on India’s fast-growing credit market • Strong exposure to MSME, CV & rural lending • Long-term India growth story 🇮🇳 India’s benefit: • Large FDI inflow • Stronger NBFC & MSME credit ecosystem • Boosts global investor confidence in India

*Sebi Approved 4 More Stocks In The F&O Segment* 1.Bajaj Holding 2. Premier Energy 3. Swiggy 4. Waree Energies Ltd.

India VIX (Volatility Index)at a Multi-Year Low (~9.7): What Does It Mean? India VIX is sending a clear message about how the market feels right now. Let’s break it down in simple terms and then look at what it means for traders and investors. 1️⃣ What is India VIX ? India VIX measures the expected volatility of the NIFTY 50 over the next 30 days. It is calculated from NIFTY option prices. Often called the “fear gauge” of the Indian stock market. 👉 High VIX = fear & uncertainty 👉 Low VIX = calm & confidence 2️⃣ What Does a VIX of ~9.7 Indicate? It means: -Markets expect very small daily moves in NIFTY -Fear is minimal -Participants believe nothing disruptive is coming soon -Option premiums are cheap Normal VIX range: 12–20 Panic zone: 25+ Extreme calm: Below 10 ✅ (where we are now) 3️⃣ Why Does India VIX Fall This Low? Common reasons include: -Stable macro environment -No major global shocks -Predictable RBI policy -Strong or steady market trend -High retail participation selling options -Institutional hedging is low In short: markets feel “too comfortable.” 4️⃣ Is a Very Low VIX Good or Bad? ✅ Positives -Indicates market stability -Good for long-term investors -Trending markets (slow grind up) often happen during low VIX -Easier environment for systematic investing (SIP) in quality stocks. ⚠️ Risks -Complacency risk -Markets become vulnerable to sudden spikes -Even small negative news can cause sharp VIX jump and fast market correction. Historically, VIX does not stay this low for long 📌 Low VIX often comes before volatility expansion, not after. 5️⃣ What It Means for Different Market Participants 📈 Long-Term Investors -No immediate danger -Continue SIPs in growth stocks -Avoid heavy leverage -Don’t chase overvalued stocks blindly 📊 Swing / Positional Traders Expect smaller price moves Breakouts may fail Risk-reward becomes less attractive Be selective and reduce position size 📉 Options Buyers Worst phase to buy options Premiums are cheap but: Time decay kills faster Need sudden big move to win 🧮 Options Sellers Favorable but dangerous Small consistent profits possible but one volatility spike can wipe weeks/months of gains. Strict stop-loss and hedging is important. When India VIX Falls below 10 it stays there for some time, It is often followed by sudden VIX spike,market correction OR sharp rally and Increase in intraday swings. Risk of sudden volatility is rising since our market is already in bear phase i am expecting upside movement in coming months. 🎊Happy Investing 🎊

*India Population 146 Crore* ✅Total Aadhar ( net of cancelled) issued : 141 Cr ✅Total PAN issued : 80 Cr ✅Total PAN Aadhaar Linked : 52.69 Crore ✅Total Reg PAN in E filing : 11.93 Crore ✅No of ITRs filed : 7.30 Crore ✅ No of Zero Return File : 4.90 Cr ✅Filers who actually pay Tax : 2.40 Crore 🎯Less than 2 % of the population actually pays Income Tax - Pravin Sumesara