Equity mutual funds gave returns of 32.53 per cent on average in 2021. Continue reading to learn more about the best equity mutual funds for SIP in 2022.

In the month of December 2021, the technology sector continued its good performance, which is the major reason for it becoming the best performer since November 2021.

Contribution from value-added segments, viz – precision tubes, forging, and engineering structures increased from 49 per cent in Q3FY21 to 53 per cent in Q3FY22.  

So, let’s know which the top-performing stocks from Nifty IT index were in the month of December. Interestingly, all the stocks delivered positive returns in the month of December! However, the top-performing stocks were not the usual names like TCS or Infosys; instead, the top three performers were the overlooked ones!   

This small-cap company with a market cap of Rs 671 crore is one of the most promising companies in its sector.  

List of the stocks where sell positions are being covered in the F&O segment.

BSE, India's second largest commodities exchange, announced yet another successful completion of physical gold delivery of its December maturity gold mini contracts on the 'Options in Goods' framework.

Following are the stocks where profit booking is seen taking place in the F&O segment.

Given the fact that the broader market outperformed the headline index, there were as many as 29 stocks that jumped more than double in the month of December itself.  

NIFTY REALTY is the best performing sector, while NIFTY PHARMA is the worst-performing one.