Mumbai, December 15, 2025 – As Indian benchmarks steadied last Friday amid DII inflows of ₹5,500 Cr countering FII sales (₹7,800 Cr December tally), a wave of metals and autos shattered 52-week ceilings, with over 40 names cresting pinnacles on sales fireworks and commodity tailwinds. Leading the charge was Ashok Leyland (ASHOKLEY)'s blistering 111.76% intraday surge to ₹164.86—its fresh zenith—fueled by 29% November sales jump and merger synergies, while Hindustan Zinc (HINDZINC) climbed 7.34% to ₹567.45 on global copper demand bets. Gold and silver ETFs like GOLDBEES (+2.47% to ₹109.98) echoed the shine amid festive hoarding, underscoring cyclical strength in a market up 1.37% over 30 days— a boon for momentum traders chasing 10%+ pops, value accumulators in undervalued miners, and sector watchers eyeing India's 8.2% GDP infra push.
Key Highlights from Friday's 52-Week High Breaches
BSE/NSE logs captured rallies in autos, metals, and bullion proxies, with volumes 2-4x norms. Top standouts by % change and scale:
| Symbol | LTP (₹) | % Change | New 52W High (₹) | Key Driver |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASHOKLEY | 163.90 | +111.76% | 164.86 | Sales & merger mania; Nov volumes +29% to 18,272 units + Hinduja EV arm tie-up propel 4% 2-day rally to all-time high, 46% YTD—outpacing Nifty Midcap. |
| SMCGLOBAL | 84.30 | +10.89% | 84.99 | Broking rebound; Q3 volumes +40% QoQ on algo ramps + 1:1 bonus ex-date fuel 11% pop to yearly peak, 12% 1-yr gain—P/E 12x undervalued. |
| HINDZINC | 561.00 | +7.34% | 567.45 | Zinc & silver surge; Vedanta arm hits high on 15.9% 1-mo rally + Peru copper JV whispers, 12% yearly—book value 17.4x tests premium. |
| HINDCOPPER | 383.20 | +7.32% | 384.70 | Copper consolidation; PSU miner up 8% intraday on 18% Dec rally + metal demand (EV/renewables to 5 Mt by 2035), 31% yearly—52W range 184-385. |
| GOLDBEES | 109.80 | +2.47% | 109.98 | Bullion ETF blaze; MCX gold +₹1,500/10g on festive buys + rupee dip to ₹83.85 drives 2.5% high, mirroring sector +1.2%—hedge play in volatility. |
Data from BSE/NSE on December 12, 2025. % intraday; EQ/SM/ST/BE series with notable activity. Gold/silver ETFs dominate ~20 entries.
Why Investors Are Buzzing: Sales Fireworks & Metal Mania Propel Peaks
Ashok Leyland's (ASHOKLEY) Record-Breaking Ramp: The commercial vehicle giant's 111.76% intraday vault to ₹164.86—its all-time high—extends a 4% 2-day surge on Nov sales +29% to 18,272 units (domestic +32%) and Hinduja EV merger synergies, closing at ₹163.86 (+2.2%). Volumes 13.7M shares; analysts at ET target ₹200, P/E 22x a CV recovery bet amid 46% YTD.
SMC Global's (SMCGLOBAL) Broking Breakthrough: Up 10.89% to ₹84.99 (52W high), the securities firm's pop ties to Q3 trading volumes +40% QoQ and ex-bonus adjustment (1:1, Dec 5), with 12% 1-yr return—m-cap ₹1,800 Cr, RSI 65 signals momentum.
Hindustan Zinc's (HINDZINC) Zinc Zenith: +7.34% to ₹567.45 caps 15.9% 1-mo rally on silver/zinc demand (3rd global producer), with Vedanta promoter pledges at 90%—12% yearly, book value 17.4x premium tests.
Hind Copper's (HINDCOPPER) Mining Milestone: 7.32% to ₹384.70 (8% intraday) on 18% Dec surge + EV/renewables copper needs (5 Mt India by 2035)—31% yearly, 52W 184-385 range.
Gold ETFs' Festive Flicker: GOLDBEES (+2.47%) and peers (SILVERBEES +3.27%) hit highs on MCX gold +₹1,500/10g and rupee ₹83.85 weakness—hedge amid VIX 13.8.
Broader Market Context and What It Means for You
Friday's highs (40+ vs 180 lows) underscore metals (+2.5%) and autos (+0.8%) resilience, with rupee steady and Brent $63.20 easing costs. Nifty +1.37% 30D eyes 26,200; FIIs sold ₹800 Cr, DIIs anchored.
Retail Investors: ASHOKLEY for 10% slice—trail 5% on sales. Institutions: HINDZINC's 20% EPS for miner rotation. Swing Traders: SMCGLOBAL 10% pops—VIX suits 3-day holds.
