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BSE Ltd Share Price Today (Dec 18, 2025): Stock Rises Near ₹2,690 as Fresh Filings Flag GST Order, Social Stock Exchange Move; What Analysts Forecast Next

BSE Ltd Share Price Today (Dec 18, 2025): Stock Rises Near ₹2,690 as Fresh Filings Flag GST Order, Social Stock Exchange Move; What Analysts Forecast Next

BSE Ltd shares rose about 2% to ₹2,688.40 on Thursday, outperforming a mixed broader market. The company disclosed a ₹7.25 crore GST demand order and said it will appeal. BSE’s board also approved a ₹1.6 lakh stake in a new Section 8 company tied to the Social Stock Exchange framework. Year-to-date, BSE shares are up roughly 48%.
18 December 2025
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HDFC Bank Share Price Today: Stock Holds Near ₹983 as FD Rate Cuts, IndusInd Stake Nod and Analyst Targets Shape the Outlook (Dec 18, 2025)

HDFC Bank Share Price Today: Stock Holds Near ₹983 as FD Rate Cuts, IndusInd Stake Nod and Analyst Targets Shape the Outlook (Dec 18, 2025)

HDFC Bank traded in a narrow ₹976–₹987 range on December 18, after cutting fixed deposit rates and receiving regulatory approval to raise its stake in IndusInd Bank to 9.5%. The stock briefly slipped below its 100-day moving average early in the session. Broader Indian markets remained flat, lacking strong catalysts. HDFC Bank’s U.S. ADR closed at $35.13, down 0.5% overnight.
18 December 2025
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Vodafone Idea Share Price Today (Dec 18, 2025): Vi Stock Rises Again as AGR Relief Talk, Funding Moves and Analyst Forecasts Drive Focus

Vodafone Idea Share Price Today (Dec 18, 2025): Vi Stock Rises Again as AGR Relief Talk, Funding Moves and Analyst Forecasts Drive Focus

Vodafone Idea shares rose about 3% to ₹11.49 on December 18, trading near their 52-week high amid heavy volumes on NSE and BSE. The rally follows recent Supreme Court signals that the government may consider broader relief on the company’s AGR dues. Market capitalization hovered around ₹1.24 lakh crore. Investors remain focused on potential changes to Vodafone Idea’s statutory payment obligations.
18 December 2025
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Meesho Limited Stock Today: Shares Swing After Briefly Crossing ₹1 Lakh Crore Market Cap — Latest News, Analyst Targets, and Outlook (Dec 18, 2025)

Meesho Limited Stock Today: Shares Swing After Briefly Crossing ₹1 Lakh Crore Market Cap — Latest News, Analyst Targets, and Outlook (Dec 18, 2025)

Meesho shares hit a record ₹233.60 on the NSE Thursday, briefly lifting its market value above ₹1 lakh crore before sharp profit booking pulled the stock down to around ₹220 by midday. The stock has nearly doubled from its ₹111 IPO price in seven sessions, fueled by UBS’s “Buy” rating and a ₹220 target. Trading remained volatile as investors weighed momentum against valuation concerns.
18 December 2025
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India Stock Market Today (18 December 2025): Sensex, Nifty Turn Positive After Early Dip as IT and Banks Lead; Rupee and Global Cues Keep Traders Cautious

India Stock Market Today (18 December 2025): Sensex, Nifty Turn Positive After Early Dip as IT and Banks Lead; Rupee and Global Cues Keep Traders Cautious

The BSE Sensex rose about 110 points to 84,669 and the NSE Nifty 50 gained 49 points to 25,868 by early afternoon Thursday, led by IT and banking stocks. Market breadth stayed negative, with more decliners than gainers. The rupee hovered near record lows at 90.415 per dollar. Global tech jitters and uncertainty over India–US trade talks weighed on sentiment.
18 December 2025
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Hindustan Copper Share Price Jumps 5% on Dec 18, 2025: Why HINDCOPPER Is Near a 52-Week High, Analyst Target, Technical Signals and Outlook

Hindustan Copper Share Price Jumps 5% on Dec 18, 2025: Why HINDCOPPER Is Near a 52-Week High, Analyst Target, Technical Signals and Outlook

Hindustan Copper Ltd jumped 5% on December 18, 2025, trading near ₹388 and just below its 52-week high, with turnover topping ₹401 crore and over 1.06 crore shares changing hands by midday. The BSE Metal index also rose. Analysts cited copper’s global rally, driven by tightening supply and AI-linked demand, as a key factor. Delivery volumes lagged, suggesting much of the activity was short-term trading.
18 December 2025
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InterGlobe Aviation (IndiGo) Stock News Today: Shares Rise on “Worst Is Behind Us” Message—Fresh Targets, Risks, and What Matters Next (18 December 2025)

InterGlobe Aviation (IndiGo) Stock News Today: Shares Rise on “Worst Is Behind Us” Message—Fresh Targets, Risks, and What Matters Next (18 December 2025)

IndiGo shares rose about 2% to ₹5,076–₹5,100 on December 18, 2025, after CEO Pieter Elbers told staff the airline had restored around 2,200 daily flights. A parliamentary panel called responses from IndiGo and the DGCA “evasive” and is awaiting an investigation report due by December 28. Brokerages are adjusting targets after earlier disruptions. Regulatory scrutiny remains high.
18 December 2025
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Meta vs. IRS: $16 Billion Tax Battle Over Ireland Profits Tests ‘Periodic Adjustments’ Strategy

Meta vs. IRS: $16 Billion Tax Battle Over Ireland Profits Tests ‘Periodic Adjustments’ Strategy

The IRS is seeking $15.89 billion in additional taxes from Meta for 2017–2019, targeting profits shifted to an Irish affiliate through a 2010 cost-sharing deal. On December 18, the agency escalated its case by invoking “periodic adjustments,” allowing it to use Meta’s actual post-deal results to challenge earlier transfer pricing. Meta disputes the IRS analysis and is contesting the claim in U.S. Tax Court.
18 December 2025
Amazon AI Chief Rohit Prasad to Leave as Andy Jassy Puts AWS Veteran Peter DeSantis in Charge of AGI, Nova Models, Chips and Quantum

Amazon AI Chief Rohit Prasad to Leave as Andy Jassy Puts AWS Veteran Peter DeSantis in Charge of AGI, Nova Models, Chips and Quantum

Amazon named Peter DeSantis to lead a new organization uniting its AI model, custom silicon, and quantum computing efforts, reporting directly to CEO Andy Jassy. Rohit Prasad, head of Amazon’s AGI group and a key Alexa architect, will leave at the end of 2025. Pieter Abbeel will lead the frontier model research team within the AGI organization.
18 December 2025
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Genting Singapore Stock (SGX: G13) on Dec. 18, 2025: Credit Outlook Headlines, RWS 2.0 Spending, and Analyst Price Targets

Genting Singapore Stock (SGX: G13) on Dec. 18, 2025: Credit Outlook Headlines, RWS 2.0 Spending, and Analyst Price Targets

S&P Global Ratings revised its outlook on key Genting group entities to negative, citing heavy spending plans including the Resorts World Sentosa expansion in Singapore. Genting Singapore traded around S$0.715–S$0.720 on Dec. 18, 2025, down 0.69% with about 15.89 million shares in volume. Group capex is projected to double in 2026, with debt possibly rising to MYR35 billion by 2028.
18 December 2025
Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (SGX: BS6) Stock Update 18 Dec 2025: US$22.8b Order Book, Delivery Momentum, and What Analysts Forecast Next

Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (SGX: BS6) Stock Update 18 Dec 2025: US$22.8b Order Book, Delivery Momentum, and What Analysts Forecast Next

Yangzijiang Shipbuilding traded around S$3.48 on Dec. 18, down 1.14% with 7.93 million shares changing hands. The company reported an order book of 245 vessels worth US$22.83 billion, with 71% “green” ships and 126 containerships. New orders in 2025 reached US$2.17 billion, sharply lower than 2024’s pace. Year-to-date, 46 vessels have been delivered, meeting about 82% of the annual target.
18 December 2025
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OCBC Stock (SGX: O39) on Dec 18, 2025: Record Highs, Today’s Outage, Analyst Targets and the 2026 Outlook

OCBC Stock (SGX: O39) on Dec 18, 2025: Record Highs, Today’s Outage, Analyst Targets and the 2026 Outlook

OCBC shares hovered near record highs at S$19.42 on Dec. 18, 2025, despite a brief digital banking log-in outage that was resolved by early afternoon. About 1,000 users reported issues before service returned. The stock showed little reaction, trading flat at midday. Analysts cited wealth management momentum and capital returns as key drivers for the bank’s recent price gains.
18 December 2025
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Singapore Exchange Ltd Stock (SGX: S68) Slips to S$16.68 on Dec 18, 2025 as Analysts Lift Targets but Valuation Debate Intensifies

Singapore Exchange Ltd Stock (SGX: S68) Slips to S$16.68 on Dec 18, 2025 as Analysts Lift Targets but Valuation Debate Intensifies

SGX shares closed at S$16.68 on Dec. 18, down 0.18%, despite November data showing securities market turnover up 18% year-on-year to S$35.5 billion. Daily average value rose 24% to S$1.8 billion. Trading volume for the day reached about 743,600 shares. Analysts have raised price targets as market activity picks up.
18 December 2025
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Hongkong Land Holdings Limited Stock (SGX: H78) Today: S$8B Singapore Fund, Buybacks, and Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 18, 2025)

Hongkong Land Holdings Limited Stock (SGX: H78) Today: S$8B Singapore Fund, Buybacks, and Analyst Forecasts (Dec. 18, 2025)

Hongkong Land shares traded near US$6.89 on the Singapore Exchange on Dec. 18, 2025, after announcing plans to launch its first private real estate fund in Singapore. The Singapore Central Private Real Estate Fund is expected to start with over S$8 billion in assets, including interests in Marina Bay Financial Centre Towers 1 and 2 and One Raffles Quay.
18 December 2025
Singtel Stock (SGX: Z74) News on 18 Dec 2025: Optus Outage Review, Dividend Support, Buyback Momentum, and Analyst Price Targets

Singtel Stock (SGX: Z74) News on 18 Dec 2025: Optus Outage Review, Dividend Support, Buyback Momentum, and Analyst Price Targets

Optus released an independent review into its September outage, finding major process and accountability gaps that led to 75% of emergency calls failing. Singtel shares traded near S$4.52 after the report, as investors weighed regulatory and operational risks against improving core profits and a higher interim dividend. Optus’ board accepted all 21 recommendations from the review and pledged quick action.
18 December 2025
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Singapore Stock Market Today (18 Dec 2025): STI Slips as Global Tech Jitters, Central Bank Risk and Singtel-Optus Headlines Shape SGX Mood

Singapore Stock Market Today (18 Dec 2025): STI Slips as Global Tech Jitters, Central Bank Risk and Singtel-Optus Headlines Shape SGX Mood

The Straits Times Index closed at 4,564.67, down 10.81 points or 0.24%, after a narrow trading session. Investors showed caution amid global tech volatility and upcoming central bank decisions. Demand for Singapore government bonds increased, with their correlation to US Treasuries dropping to near zero. Local equities saw selective interest as year-end liquidity tightened.
18 December 2025
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DBS Group Holdings Stock (SGX: D05) Near Record Highs as RMB Clearing Role, Fintech Tie-Ups and Capital Returns Keep Bulls Engaged

DBS Group Holdings Stock (SGX: D05) Near Record Highs as RMB Clearing Role, Fintech Tie-Ups and Capital Returns Keep Bulls Engaged

DBS shares traded near record highs at S$55 on Dec. 18, 2025, after hitting S$56 earlier in the week. Market capitalization stood at about S$156.75 billion. Crypto.com announced it had expanded SGD and USD payment rails with DBS, allowing users to deposit and withdraw funds via DBS banking. Investors remain focused on DBS’s role in cross-border finance and shareholder returns.
18 December 2025
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Gujarat Kidney and Super Speciality IPO: Price Band Set at ₹108–₹114 for ₹251 Crore Issue; Key Dates, GMP Status, and Expansion Roadmap

Gujarat Kidney and Super Speciality IPO: Price Band Set at ₹108–₹114 for ₹251 Crore Issue; Key Dates, GMP Status, and Expansion Roadmap

Gujarat Kidney and Super Speciality Ltd has set its IPO price band at ₹108–₹114 per share for a ₹251 crore fresh issue opening December 22 and closing December 24, 2025. The minimum retail application is 128 shares, or ₹14,592 at the top end. Shares are expected to list on BSE and NSE December 30. The company will use proceeds mainly for acquisitions and expansion.
18 December 2025
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Sensex Today, Nifty Today (Dec 18, 2025): Benchmarks Turn Flat After Early Dip; IT and Financials Support; SEBI Fee Revamp Lifts AMCs; Ola Electric Hits Fresh Low

Sensex Today, Nifty Today (Dec 18, 2025): Benchmarks Turn Flat After Early Dip; IT and Financials Support; SEBI Fee Revamp Lifts AMCs; Ola Electric Hits Fresh Low

The BSE Sensex hovered near 84,567 and the NSE Nifty 50 edged up to 25,829 by mid-morning Thursday, stabilizing after three sessions of losses. Early declines reversed as IT and financial stocks gained, offsetting broader sector weakness. Foreign investors ended an eight-day selling streak Wednesday, buying shares worth ₹11.72 billion. Traders remained cautious amid rupee volatility and uncertainty over global policy and trade deals.
18 December 2025
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