MarketSmith India has released its stock recommendations for December 31, 2025, offering insights for investors navigating the final trading day of the year.

Market Overview

Yesterday, December 30, the Indian equity benchmarks concluded the trading session on a cautiously subdued note, as persistent selling pressure weighed on overall market sentiment. The Nifty 50 declined 0.38% to close at 25,942.10, while the Sensex shed 346 points to settle at 84,695.54. Market breadth remained weak, with only 11 stocks advancing against 39 declines within the Nifty 50 pack, highlighting broad-based selling and a negative undertone across sectors. Broader markets underperformed the frontline indices, reflecting a risk-off stance among investors and limited participation in the prevailing market trend.

Stock Recommendations

Here are some of MarketSmith India's top stock picks for today:

• Colgate-Palmolive (India) Ltd: MarketSmith India suggests buying Colgate-Palmolive (India) Ltd at ₹2,508, with a target price of ₹2,890 in three months and a stop loss at ₹2,310.
• United Spirits: Another pick is United Spirits, with a buy price of ₹1,451, a target price of ₹1,650 in three months, and a stop loss at ₹1,370.
• FSN E-Commerce Ventures (Nykaa): MarketSmith India has recommended buying FSN E-Commerce Ventures (Nykaa) for its strong brand.
• Choice International Ltd: Choice International Ltd is recommended for its financial platform.
• Karur Vysya Bank: MarketSmith India has recommended a buy for Karur Vysya Bank Limited, currently priced around ₹132. Its focus on retail and MSME lending, coupled with ongoing digital transformation initiatives, makes it an attractive proposition. Key metrics show a P/E of 12.67 and a 52-week high of ₹271.78. The recommended buy range is ₹254–259, with a target price of ₹280 within two to three months and a stop loss at ₹245.
• V.S.T Tillers Tractors Ltd: Another buy recommendation from MarketSmith India is for V.S.T Tillers Tractors Limited, trading at ₹38.50.

Additional Considerations

MarketSmith India also provides a list of stocks in its Buy Watchlist, which could potentially be added to their Model Portfolio if they break out on high volumes, satisfying proprietary criteria for stock addition. Every Friday, MarketSmith India's Growth 50 is published, which is an algorithmically generated list of leading growth stocks in India, with strong fundamental and technical characteristics.

Disclaimer: It is important to note that these are just recommendations, and investors should do their own research before making any investment decisions.