Indian Stocks Soar to 52-Week Highs: Aequs Rockets 31% in Post-IPO Frenzy on Boeing Deal Hype, Cupid Climbs 2% to ₹431 Amid 440% Annual Multibagger Run; Silver ETFs Gleam 3-4%
Mumbai, December 18, 2025 – Indian equities notched a resilient weekly close yesterday, with Nifty 50 advancing 0.57% to 26,046.95 and Sensex +0.53% to 85,267.66, anchored by DII inflows of ₹5,500 Cr offsetting FII outflows (₹7,800 Cr December total). Amid the uptick (midcaps +1.14%, smallcaps +0.65%), over 40 stocks blasted through 52-week barriers, spearheaded by Aequs (AEQUS)'s explosive 31.29% surge to ₹164.39 on its post-IPO momentum and aerospace order buzz. Condom maker Cupid (CUPID) extended its multibagger streak with a 2.09% climb to ₹430.90, capping a 440% yearly rally, while silver ETFs like AXISILVER (+3.52% to ₹200.50) shone on festive demand. This selective breakout—contrasting rights-linked lows—fuels IPO chasers with 20%+ pops, value hunters in undervalued miners, and traders riding commodity waves amid RBI's liquidity nudge and 8.2% GDP infra bets.
Key Highlights from Yesterday's 52-Week High Breaches
BSE/NSE scans revealed strength in aerospace, consumer health, and bullion, with volumes 2-4x norms on debut-driven names. Curated top 5 by % change, with catalysts:
| Symbol | LTP (₹) | % Change | New 52W High (₹) | Key Driver |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AEQUS | 162.80 | +31.29% | 164.39 | IPO afterglow ignites; Dec 10 debut at 13% premium (₹140 vs ₹124 band) surges 20% first day on 101x sub + Boeing ₹1,200 Cr JV for 737 interiors—m-cap ₹10,000 Cr, 17% post-listing. |
| ASLIND | 109.70 | +99.27% | 109.70 | Infra asset flip frenzy; ₹600 Cr NBFC toll sale slashes debt 40%, unlocking ₹200 Cr for hydro—m-cap triples to ₹150 Cr, 220% 1-yr on leasing pivot. |
| CUPID | 429.95 | +2.09% | 430.90 | Multibagger marathon; 440% yearly rally tops 15 smallcap winners in 2025 slump, festive wellness demand + South Africa condom export nod (Dec start)—150% YTD. |
| DREDGECORP | 1,055.50 | +2.01% | 1,070.50 | Dredging demand dash; Q2 ROCE +2.4% on ₹477 Cr earnings + infra tenders (₹27B capex), up 115% 1-yr despite low 13% sector avg—m-cap ₹3,800 Cr. |
| SMCGLOBAL | 88.53 | +5.18% | 89.68 | Broking bonus boost; 1:1 ex-date (Nov 14) + Q3 volumes +40% QoQ hit intraday ₹82.64 (Dec 12), 11% weekly—clarifies no material info, P/E 18x undervalued. |
Data from BSE/NSE closes on December 17, 2025. % intraday; EQ/SM/ST/BE series with elevated activity. Silver ETFs ~20 entries on +3-4% festive lift.
Why Investors Are Buzzing: IPO Pops & Export Wins Fuel Fireworks
Aequs' (AEQUS) Aerospace Ascent: The Belagavi SEZ firm's 31.29% vault to ₹164.39—post-Dec 10 listing at 13% premium (₹140 vs ₹124 band)—builds on 101x sub (₹922 Cr raise) and Boeing ₹1,200 Cr 737MAX interiors JV, closing +13.44% at ₹158.80 after 20% Day 1 surge—m-cap ₹10,000 Cr, Make-in-India darling. Volumes 2x; analysts flag 25% FY26 growth, P/E 25x premium.
Asli Industries' (ASLIND) Leasing Liftoff: +99.27% to ₹109.70 caps 220% 1-yr on ₹600 Cr NBFC asset sale, debt to 0.6x—m-cap ₹150 Cr, infra pivot amid ₹10L Cr capex.
Cupid's (CUPID) Wellness Wave: 2.09% to ₹430.90 extends 440% yearly multibagger lead (tops 15 smallcaps in 2025 slump), on festive demand + South Africa condom program (Dec start, max allocation)—150% YTD, ROE 25%.
Dredging Corp's (DREDGECORP) Infra Inflow: +2.01% to ₹1,070.50 on Q2 ROCE 2.4% (₹477 Cr) + tenders, up 115% 1-yr despite 13% sector avg—m-cap ₹3,800 Cr.
SMC Global's (SMCGLOBAL) Momentum Machine: 5.18% to ₹89.68 on 1:1 bonus ex-date + Q3 +40% volumes, intraday ₹82.64 (Dec 12)—clarifies no undisclosed info, 11% weekly, P/E 18x.
