Market outlook for 2026, worst midcap performers, Devyani International stake sale, Navi Mumbai airport milestone and more

Outlook 2026 | Why near-record market highs demand selectivity and discipline in the new year

India enters 2026 on a relatively firm macroeconomic footing, underpinned by resilient domestic consumption, sustained public infrastructure spending, targeted manufacturing incentives, and the continued formalisation of the economy.

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F&O Changes: Swiggy, Premier, Waaree Energies, Bajaj Holdings debut with futures and options contracts

Shares of Swiggy Ltd., Premier Energies Ltd., Waaree Energies Ltd. and Bajaj Holdings Ltd., will be in focus on Wednesday, December 31, as they begin to trade as Futures & Options (F&O) stocks.

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From Geopolitics to Fed — Key factors that will dominate global markets in 2026

Benchmark indices on Wall Street fell for the third day on Tuesday

in a narrow, rangebound session, and the same is likely to continue for the rest of the week as well, albeit any directional trigger.

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From Oracle Financial to IREDA — A look at the 10 worst Nifty Midcap performers in 2025

Some of its worst performing stocks for the year include Oracle Financial Services, Premier Energies, Kalyan Jewellers, IREDA, Dixon Technologies, Supreme Industries, Godrej Properties, Oberoi Realty, Swiggy and Tube Investments of India. Here's a look at their performance this year:

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Navi Mumbai International Airport crosses 25,000 passengers in first five days of operations

Adani Group-owned Navi Mumbai International Airport on Tuesday said that passenger traffic at its facility crossed the 25,000-mark in the first five days of the commencement of commercial flight operations.

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Postal Department to discontinue certain outward international letter mail services from January 1

The Postal Department on Tuesday said certain outward international letter mail services, including registered small packet service, will be discontinued with effect from January 1, 2026.

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From 2027, securities market certification must for alternative investment funds compliance officers

Markets regulator SEBI on Tuesday mandated that compliance officers of managers of alternative investment funds must obtain a certification from the National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM).

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Women in power, but not yet in parity: How 2025 redefined leadership, sport and capital

2025 marked a visible shift in the global power balance—but not a decisive one. Women moved closer to the centre of decision-making across boardrooms, parliaments and sporting bodies, setting fresh records in leadership and visibility. Yet, despite these gains, true parity remained elusive, underscoring how progress and imbalance continued to coexist.

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2025 electric two-wheeler market: Ola’s lead wanes as legacy OEMs take charge

In the early months of 2025, Ola Electric maintained a strong presence, commanding mid- to high-20% market share. But as the year progressed, that share gradually slipped into the high teens, occasionally dipping below 20%.

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Devyani International's arm to sell 51% stake in Peanutbutter and Jelly to Heritage Foods

Quick service restaurant chain operator Devyani International Ltd on Tuesday (December 30) said its subsidiary, Sky Gate Hospitality Private Ltd, has executed a share purchase agreement with Heritage Foods Ltd for the sale of its entire 51% equity stake in Peanutbutter and Jelly Private Ltd.

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PM Modi to chair quarterly sectoral review of coal and mines ministries on Jan 2–3

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to hold a quarterly sectoral review of the Ministries of Coal and Mines on January 2 and January 3, respectively, government sources said. In September, the Union Cabinet approved a ₹1,500 crore incentive scheme.

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