{"id":15887,"date":"2025-12-18T11:11:08","date_gmt":"2025-12-18T05:41:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.torusdigital.com\/toruscope\/?p=15887"},"modified":"2025-12-18T12:02:20","modified_gmt":"2025-12-18T06:32:20","slug":"stock-to-buy-today-december-18-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.torusdigital.com\/toruscope\/news\/stock-to-buy-today-december-18-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Stock to Buy Today: December 18, 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_section el_id=”blog-inner-layout”][vc_row overlay_dotted=””][vc_column el_class=”blog_primary”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=””]Indian equity benchmarks continued their weak trend for the third consecutive session on Wednesday, December 17, as persistent pressure from foreign fund outflows, rupee weakness, and delays surrounding the India\u2013US trade agreement weighed on investor sentiment.<\/p>\n

The Sensex<\/a> closed lower by 120 points, or 0.14%, at 84,559.65, while the Nifty 50<\/a> slipped 42 points, or 0.16%, to end at 25,818.55. Broader markets underperformed, with the BSE Midcap index<\/a> declining 0.53% and the Smallcap index<\/a> falling 0.85%.<\/p>\n

Market participants remained cautious amid ongoing volatility. Realty, FMCG, and financial stocks<\/a> emerged as key laggards, while IT and metal stocks<\/a> managed to close flat to marginally positive. The market remains in a corrective phase, with sustained pressure in the broader indices continuing to impact overall sentiment.<\/p>\n

Against this backdrop, selective stock picking becomes crucial. One stock that has drawn strong investor attention following recent developments is Indraprastha Gas Ltd.<\/p>\n

<\/span>Indraprastha Gas Ltd. [NSE: IGL]\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Indraprastha Gas Ltd<\/a> has moved into focus after global brokerage Nomura upgraded the stock to a \u2018Buy\u2019 from \u2018Neutral\u2019, citing attractive valuations and improving margin outlook. The upgrade comes after a sharp correction of nearly 14% over the past month, which has significantly improved the stock\u2019s risk-reward profile.<\/p>\n

The brokerage highlighted easing global gas prices, particularly the correction in Henry Hub gas prices, as a key positive for city gas distributors like IGL. Lower imported gas costs, combined with muted domestic gas prices linked to Brent crude, are expected to support margins in the coming quarters. Nomura has set a target price of \u20b9230, indicating meaningful upside from current levels.<\/p>\n

Further support comes from regulatory developments. The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board\u2019s decision to implement a unified gas transportation tariff from January 1, 2026, is expected to reduce transportation costs for the CGD sector. This reform is likely to lower delivered CNG and PNG prices, supporting volume growth while improving profitability for companies like IGL.<\/p>\n

Nomura expects IGL\u2019s EBITDA<\/a> margins to improve sequentially by around 3% in Q3 FY26, with the benefits of lower transmission tariffs and easing gas prices outweighing the impact of rupee depreciation. With margins stabilising, volumes improving, and valuations remaining reasonable, Indraprastha Gas stands out as a stock to track in today\u2019s session.<\/p>\n

<\/span>Key Stock Details:<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Particulars<\/strong><\/td>\nDetails<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Closing Price (as of Dec 17, 2025)<\/td>\n\u20b9192.74<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Average Trading Volume<\/td>\n3.56 million<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Company Type<\/td>\nLarge-cap stock<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Market Capitalisation<\/td>\n\u20b927,240 crore<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
P\/E Ratio<\/td>\n17.07<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dividend Yield<\/td>\n2.18%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
52 Week High<\/td>\n\u20b9229.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
52 Week Low<\/td>\n\u20b9172.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Day range<\/td>\n\u20b9190.49 – \u20b9196.17<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Beta<\/td>\n1.10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

<\/span>Conclusion<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Stock recommendations are based on prevailing market conditions, company fundamentals, and near term catalysts. In volatile markets, investors should focus on stocks with strong balance sheets, clear earnings visibility, and supportive industry trends. Indraprastha Gas fits this profile, supported by easing input costs, regulatory tailwinds, and renewed confidence from global brokerages.<\/p>\n

That said, stock market investments do not guarantee returns. Investors should evaluate their risk appetite, track broader market cues, and use proper risk management strategies such as stop losses and disciplined position sizing before taking exposure.<\/p>\n

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