Mumbai, December 19, 2025 – As the year draws to a close with festive echoes still lingering and global cues turning bullish, Indian equities extended their winning streak today, with over 40 stocks breaching their 52-week highs. The NSE and BSE benchmarks saw selective strength in consumer, financial, and metals sectors, driven by robust retail sales data and easing inflation pressures. Standouts included luxury jeweler Titan Company and financier Shriram Finance, signaling renewed investor confidence amid economic recovery signals.
The day's action was marked by sharp gains in mid- and small-cap names, with ARVEE Laboratories rocketing 20% to a new high of ₹290.78, its highest since inception, on unconfirmed reports of a major export deal to Southeast Asia. Eyewear retailer Lenskart Global Retail surged 13.4% to ₹465, touching ₹477.70 intraday, fueled by blockbuster holiday season sales projections and expansion into tier-2 cities.
In the auto and tyre space, JK Tyre & Industries climbed 5.6% to ₹484.55, eclipsing its previous peak of ₹476.90 set earlier this month, as rising vehicle dispatches and EV component orders bolstered sentiment. Pharma player Laurus Labs added 3.19% to ₹1,047.90, hitting ₹1,049 amid positive clinical trial updates for its antiviral pipeline.
Financial heavyweights shone too. Shriram Finance jumped 4.1% to ₹905.10, reaching a fresh summit of ₹913.50—well above its prior high of ₹876.90—on strong loan book growth in rural financing. Federal Bank edged up 0.98% to ₹268, nudging past ₹266.75, while IDFC First Bank gained 0.62% to ₹84.31, testing ₹85. Housing financier Can Fin Homes rose 1.59% to ₹931, with an intraday spike to ₹938.90.
Metals weren't left behind: Hindalco Industries dipped slightly but reclaimed ₹864.40 earlier in the session, topping its October peak of ₹864. Vedanta Ltd. inched 0.53% higher to ₹582.20, grazing ₹583.40. Hindustan Copper held steady at ₹387.50, pushing to ₹390.85.
Even niche plays like Ashapuri Minerals & Marbles gained 2.85% to ₹792, hitting ₹793.40 on infrastructure demand, while Fi_em Industries soared 3.89% to ₹2,427—its first new high since November. Gold and silver-linked instruments showed mixed moves; HDFC Gold ETF slipped but had touched ₹116.36 intraday, while Silver ETF nudged to ₹206.05.
| Key Stocks Hitting 52-Week Highs | LTP (₹) | % Change | New High (₹) | Sector |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARVEE | 290.78 | +20.00 | 290.78 | Healthcare |
| LENSKART | 465.00 | +13.40 | 477.70 | Consumer Retail |
| JKTYRE | 484.55 | +5.60 | 491.90 | Auto |
| SHRIRAMFIN | 905.10 | +4.10 | 913.50 | Finance |
| LAURUSLABS | 1047.90 | +3.19 | 1049.00 | Pharma |
| FIEMIND | 2427.00 | +3.89 | 2427.00 | Auto Ancillary |
| ZFCVINDIA | 15500.00 | +3.18 | 15848.00 | Finance |
| TITAN | 3933.50 | +0.36 | 3961.90 | Consumer |
| FEDERALBNK | 268.00 | +0.98 | 268.25 | Banking |
| VEDL | 582.20 | +0.53 | 583.40 | Metals |
Smaller or SME counters like Divine Hira and Exim Routes posted 5% gains each, while gold-half QGoldHalf ETF and others in bullion space recovered from early dips to test yearly tops.
Analysts attribute the broad-based momentum to year-end portfolio rebalancing, foreign inflows resuming post-Fed rate cut signals, and domestic consumption rebounding. "With GDP forecasts upgraded to 7.2% for FY26, these breakouts could herald a strong Q4," said Rajiv Singh, head of research at Kotak Securities. However, caution prevails on overbought technicals and potential year-end volatility.
The Nifty 50 closed marginally up 0.2%, while broader indices like Nifty Midcap 150 gained 0.8%. Trading volumes swelled 15% over average, underscoring the rally's depth. Investors will eye tomorrow's PMI data for further directional cues.
