Indian stock markets concluded the final trading session of the year positively, with the Nifty 50 index rising approximately 0.74% to settle at 26,134. The market saw broad-based sectoral participation, led by energy, metal, and auto stocks. Both mid-cap and small-cap indices outperformed the benchmarks, gaining around 1% each. Several stocks, including Vodafone Idea, Hyundai India, and NBCC, are highlighted as ones to watch for the upcoming year.