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MARC Technocrats shares will list on the NSE SME platform on December 24. The grey market premium is flat. The Rs 43 crore IPO saw strong demand, especially from retail investors. The company provides infrastructure consultancy services to government bodies. Financials show significant growth in revenue and profit. The issue price was fixed at Rs 93 per share.

Global Ocean Logistics is set to list on the BSE SME platform on December 24. The company’s IPO saw strong demand, with a subscription of 13.64 times. Despite this, the grey market premium is flat. The Rs 30 crore IPO aims to fund business expansion and working capital. Global Ocean Logistics is a freight forwarding company with a pan-India presence.

Gabriel India led wealth creators with over two-and-a-half times return. Force Motors followed with 148.4% return. Siemens saw the biggest loss, shedding 55% of its value. Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles lost 52% market capitalization. Jindal Saw reported a 45.4% erosion in market cap due to subdued demand.

Global markets face a regime shift with elevated debt, fiscal dominance, and geopolitical fragmentation. Financial repression, favoring nominal growth and inflation, is likely. Investors should pivot to real assets like commodities, gold, and silver, and select equities, as old frameworks prove insufficient.

Belrise Industries shares are set to remain in focus as promoter group entity Sumedh Tools plans a Rs 897 crore block deal to sell a 6.56% stake. The transaction marks the first major secondary sale since the company’s May 2025 IPO, drawing investor attention.

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Gold and silver have touched new record highs. This surge is driven by global geopolitical tensions and anticipation of interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. Platinum prices are also climbing steadily. Investors are showing increased interest in these precious metals as safe-haven assets. Central banks and exchange-traded funds are contributing to this strong performance.

Sundrex Oil Company’s IPO opens Monday, aiming to raise Rs 32.25 crore. Despite a flat grey market premium, indicating cautious investor sentiment, the company boasts strong recent financial growth. Proceeds will bolster working capital and fund expansion. Investors are increasingly prioritizing sustainable businesses over immediate listing gains.

Foreign Institutional Investors have sold Indian equities worth Rs 14,185 crore in December, contributing to total outflows of Rs 1,57,860 crore in 2025. However, recent buying ahead of the Santa Claus rally has narrowed outflows, sparking hopes for a 2026 reversal. The rupee’s depreciation also saw a reversal, aiding the sentiment.

The Nifty ended the week mildly lower, extending its sideways consolidation within the 25,700–26,100 band amid falling volatility. With no clear breakout and the India VIX near multi-year lows, markets may remain range-bound, making stock-specific and sectoral positioning crucial in the near term.