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Entering 2025, Sandip Sabharwal holds a positive outlook despite slightly above-average valuations, citing potential rural and urban recoveries, continued government capital expenditure, and easing monetary policy. He remains optimistic about the auto sector, NBFCs, and hotel stocks while expressing cautious optimism towards IT companies benefiting from AI investments and a weaker rupee.

Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) forms a significant partnership with Railway Energy Management Company Ltd (REMCL) to finance renewable energy projects for Indian Railways, aiming to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2030. IRFC shares have experienced substantial growth over the past two years.

Sunil Subramaniam offers insights on investment trends and sectors. He highlights FMCG, auto, and capital goods, focusing on the impacts of the Budget, inflation, and government spending. Subramaniam suggests waiting for earnings guidance and Budget details before making significant investment decisions. He also emphasizes discretionary consumption and BFSI as key areas for potential growth.

Avenue Supermarts announced a 17% year-on-year (YoY) increase in standalone revenue for the quarter ending December 31, 2024. The company reported revenue of Rs 15,565.23 crore, up from Rs 13,247.33 crore in the same quarter last year.

State-run MOIL shares will stay in focus after the company posted record Q3 and 9-month performance for the period ending December 31, 2024. MOIL achieved its highest-ever Q3 manganese ore production at 4.6 lakh tonnes and sales of 3.88 lakh tonnes, up 13%.

India had a strong year for initial public offerings. Seven entrepreneurs became billionaires, especially in renewable energy. Companies like Premier Energies benefitted from government investments. Despite headwinds, 2025 could see more IPOs. Sectors expected to list include financial services, electronic manufacturers, and software companies. Domestic investors are confident and continue to drive the market.

Under a 30-year concession agreement, IOC will operate fuel stations at three key locations within the airport: near the main western access road for passengers, at the airside for airport operations, and close to the eastern cargo precinct, as reported by ET earlier.