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IKS Health sees massive growth in US healthcare. The company leverages technology, including AI, to deliver efficient solutions. It aims to expand its market share in the US. IKS Health is also eyeing potential expansion into the Australian and Canadian markets. The company plans to bring its expertise to India in the future.

Tata Motors will increase truck and bus prices by up to 2% starting January 1, 2025, to offset rising input costs. This follows a recent price hike for its cars and EVs. The company’s Q2 profits and sales declined, though November sales saw a slight increase. Share values have dropped significantly recently.

Reliance Industries secured a massive deal with Rosneft. The deal involves importing Russian crude oil. The agreement spans 10 years. Reliance will receive up to 500,000 barrels of oil daily. This equates to 25 million tonnes annually. The deal is estimated at $12-13 billion. India’s Russian oil imports have significantly increased. Reliance’s Jamnagar refineries will process the crude.

The stake in Shriram Housing Finance was sold to Warburg Pincus’ affiliate, Mango Crest Investment Ltd. The transaction marks a significant milestone, with all requisite approvals from regulatory authorities and stakeholders duly secured, the company said in its press release on Wednesday.

Cipla has secured exclusive rights to distribute and market Afrezza, an inhalable insulin, in India. Developed by MannKind, Afrezza offers a non-injectable alternative for managing type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Clinical trials in India demonstrated its effectiveness in reducing HbA1c levels. Cipla aims to improve diabetes management accessibility with this innovative treatment.

The Indian market is expected to consolidate, with Nifty facing resistance at 24,850 and support at 24,400. Analysts suggest a trading range between 24,200 and 25,000. Several stocks are recommended for short-term trading, including Nippon Life, APL Apollo, and Jindal Steel.

A White Marubozu is a bullish candlestick pattern in technical analysis. It occurs when the opening price is the lowest for a given period and the closing price is the highest.

Market expert Sunil Subramaniam analyzes current market trends, citing low consumer spending, government underspending, and FII selling. He anticipates a market consolidation phase for another month, advising investors to prioritize quality stocks and remain patient. Subramaniam predicts increased government spending, improved earnings, and renewed FII interest by mid-January, driven by upcoming elections and budget expectations.

This uptrend reflects an increasing number of participants either initiating new positions or expanding the size of their existing positions within the futures market.