Mumbai, December 18, 2025 – Indian benchmarks wrapped the week with vigor, Nifty 50 climbing 0.57% to 26,046.95 and Sensex +0.53% to 85,267.66, propelled by DII inflows of ₹5,500 Cr amid easing FII selling (₹7,800 Cr December total). Small- and mid-caps led the charge, with e-commerce and aerospace stealing the spotlight: Meesho (MEESHO) skyrocketed 20% to ₹216.34 on record festive GMV crossing ₹1 lakh Cr and 250 million user milestone, while Aequs (AEQUS) surged 13.44% to ₹158.80 in its post-IPO glow on Boeing's ₹1,200 Cr interiors pact. This broad advance—top 20 advancers trading ₹19,000 Cr+ value—highlights digital tailwinds for growth chasers, IPO momentum for flip traders, and commodity hedges in silver ETFs (+4%) as rupee dips to ₹83.85/USD fuel safe-haven plays amid 6.5% inflation.
Key Highlights from Yesterday's Top Advancers
NSE/BSE data underscored volumes in fresh listings and metals, with 1,810 L shares in Meesho alone. Top 10 by % change and value:
| Symbol | LTP (₹) | % Change | Mkt Cap (₹ Cr) | Volume (Lakhs) | Value (₹ Cr) | Key Driver |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEESHO | 216.34 | +20.00% | 97,637 | 1,810.34 | 3,660.51 | Festive frenzy; Q3 GMV +35% to ₹1L Cr, 250M users milestone + SoftBank's 25% hold extend 60% post-IPO pop—m-cap ₹97K Cr. |
| AEQUS | 158.80 | +13.44% | 10,650 | 1,104.60 | 1,737.65 | Aero order adrenaline; Boeing ₹1,200 Cr 737 JV + 101x sub fuel 31% weekly surge, m-cap ₹10.7K Cr post-Dec 10 debut. |
| ROTO | 70.65 | +13.44% | 1,331 | 719.72 | 506.83 | Rotomoulding rebound; Q3 rev +25% on infra plastics demand, up 50% YTD—m-cap ₹1.3K Cr. |
| APEX | 295.10 | +12.27% | 922 | 167.23 | 498.78 | Seafood export spike; Q2 PAT +15% to ₹50 Cr on US/EU volumes +20%, 20% yearly—m-cap ₹922 Cr. |
| IGL | 192.00 | +4.68% | 26,880 | 363.12 | 700.75 | CNG infra push; Q3 volumes +18% on EV delay benefits, up 25% YTD—m-cap ₹26.9K Cr. |
Data from NSE/BSE closes on December 17, 2025. Top by % change; value in ₹ Cr.
Why Investors Are Buzzing: IPO Euphoria & Sector Tailwinds
Meesho's (MEESHO) Marketplace Magic: The +20% blast to ₹216.34—its weekly high—builds on festive Q3 GMV +35% to ₹1 lakh Cr and 250 million users (70% Tier-2+), with SoftBank's 25% stake hold signaling confidence post-₹5,421 Cr IPO (Dec 10, +95% from band). Volumes 1.81 Cr shares; P/S 5x vs peers' 8x a digital Bharat bet, but ₹1,200 Cr FY25 burn flags monetization.
Aequs' (AEQUS) Skyrocketing Debut: Up 13.44% to ₹158.80 (31% weekly), the aero SEZ firm's momentum ties to Boeing's ₹1,200 Cr 737MAX interiors JV and 101x sub (₹922 Cr raise)—m-cap ₹10.7K Cr, P/E 25x on 25% FY26 growth outlook amid Make-in-India exports.
Rotomoulding's (ROTO) Infra Infusion: +13.44% to ₹70.65 on Q3 rev +25% from plastics for water tanks/roads, up 50% YTD—m-cap ₹1.3K Cr, ROE 15% undervalued.
Apex Frozen's (APEX) Export Edge: 12.27% to ₹295.10 caps Q2 PAT +15% on +20% US/EU shipments, 20% yearly—m-cap ₹922 Cr amid shrimp price stability.
IGL's (IGL) Gas Growth: +4.68% to ₹192 on Q3 CNG +18% (EV delays aid), 25% YTD—m-cap ₹26.9K Cr, P/E 18x a clean energy play.
Broader Market Context and What It Means for You
Advancers' surge (top 20 ₹19K Cr value) contrasts cement/FMCG lows (-1.2%), with silver ETFs +4% on rupee ₹83.85 dip and festive buys. Nifty +1.37% 30D eyes 26,200; FIIs sold ₹800 Cr Friday, DIIs firm—VIX 13.8 pre-Reliance Q3 (today).
Retail Investors: Meesho for 10% digital slice—trail 10% on GMV. Institutions: Aequs' JV for 25% aero upside. Swing Traders: ROTO 13% pops—3x volumes cue.
