India’s benchmark indices ended lower on Monday, December 29, as trading volumes remained subdued and the lack of clear market signals dampened investor sentiment, indicating a potential near-term consolidation phase. The BSE Sensex experienced its fourth straight session of declines, decreasing by 345.91 points, or 0.41%, to close at 84,695.54. In the interim, the NSE Nifty 50 experienced a decline for the third consecutive day, decreasing by 100.20 points, or 0.38%, to settle at 25,942.10.
“Markets edged lower and slipped nearly 0.4%, extending Friday’s decline. After a subdued start, the Nifty gradually drifted lower through the session and finally settled near the day’s low at 25,942.10. Sectoral performance largely mirrored the benchmark, with most indices closing in the red. IT, realty, and auto were among the top laggards, while the broader markets also came under pressure, declining by 0.6% to 0.8%. Market sentiment continues to be guided by global cues and stock-specific developments. Trading volumes remained light, with participants preferring selective exposure rather than broad-based positions in the absence of any major triggers,” said Ajit Mishra.
In light of current market conditions – Here’s a list of stocks that could capture investor attention and are expected to show some activity today.
Stocks to monitor :
- Bharat Electronics on Thursday disclosed that it has obtained further orders totaling Rs 569 crore since its last announcement on December 12, 2025. The latest order book indicates a positive trend and consistent performance, which is expected to draw interest from investors on Dalal Street.
- Arvind Fashions has disclosed its intention to acquire Flipkart India’s complete 31.25% stake in its denim-focused subsidiary that manages the Flying Machine brand, in a deal valued at Rs 135 crore. The development is anticipated to enhance the company’s capacity and revenue over the long term.
- Honasa Consumers – On Monday, Varun Alagh, the promoter of Honasa Consumers, increased his stake in the parent company of Mamaearth by 57 basis points, purchasing approximately 18.52 lakh shares via a bulk deal. This development will serve as a favorable indicator, drawing the interest of investors.
- RVNL announced that it has emerged as the lowest bidder for a project under the East Coast Railway to set up a 200-wagon POH workshop at Kantabanji, with a project value of Rs 201.23 crore (excluding GST) and an execution timeline of 18 months. months.
- Cupid announced that its board has granted in-principle approval to establish a new FMCG manufacturing facility in Saudi Arabia, aligning with its expansion plans to enhance its presence across the KSA and broader GCC markets. This suggests a positive trajectory for the company over the long term, which is likely to draw in investors.
- Grasim Industries announced that its board has sanctioned a composite scheme to transfer Essel Mining’s renewable energy business to its subsidiary, Aditya Birla Renewables, via a slump sale, in compliance with Income Tax regulations.
- Timex Group announced that its promoter, Timex Group Luxury Watches BV from the Netherlands, has utilized the oversubscription option in its current offer for sale (OFS) of equity shares through the stock exchange.
- Waaree Energies has reported that its CEO, Amit Paithankar, has resigned from the company. In a regulatory filing, the board announced that it has accepted his resignation and approved the appointment of Jignesh Rathod as the new CEO.
- Indian Overseas Bank announced in a regulatory filing that it has obtained RBI approval to set up an International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) banking unit at GIFT City in Gujarat.
- NTPC Green Energy has declared the commencement of commercial operations for the ninth tranche, which includes 13.98 MW, of the 1,255 MW Khavda-I Solar PV project under NTPC Renewable Energy.