
Long-term stocks are investments held over several years with the aim of meeting future financial goals. In this article, check the best long-term stocks in December 2025 in India, based on various parameters, such as 5-yr CAGR.
| Name | Market Cap (₹ in crore) | 5Y CAGR (%) |
| Authum Investment & Infrastructure Ltd | 45,623.79 | 182.42 |
| Lloyds Metals and Energy Ltd | 64,485.46 | 164.06 |
| PTC Industries Ltd | 27,251.96 | 119.87 |
| BSE Ltd | 1,18,214.48 | 116.32 |
| PG Electroplast Ltd | 16,838.53 | 109.63 |
| Transformers and Rectifiers (India) Ltd | 8,135.99 | 109.21 |
| HBL Engineering Ltd | 24,551.16 | 106.46 |
| Gravita India Ltd | 13,278.21 | 104.73 |
| Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd | 1,08,089.70 | 96.59 |
| GE Vernova T&D India Ltd | 73,777.25 | 94.03 |
Note: The best long-term stocks list provided here is as of December 2, 2025. The stocks are selected from the Nifty 500 stock universe and are sorted as per their 5-year CAGR.
Authum Investment & Infrastructure Limited is engaged in fund-based activities, including investments in shares, securities, and mutual funds, as well as providing loans and advances. For the quarter ended June 30, 2025, the total income stood at ₹1,224.28 crore (unaudited), compared with ₹1,418.65 crore (unaudited) for the quarter ended 30th June 2024.
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Lloyds Metals & Energy is into the manufacturing of sponge iron, power generation and mining activities. Total income for Q2-FY26 stood at ₹37,068 million compared to ₹14,698 million in Q2-FY25, reflecting a strong year-on-year jump. Profit after tax also showed healthy growth, coming in at ₹5,674 million in Q2-FY26 versus ₹3,013 million a year earlier, an 88.3% rise.
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PTC Industries Limited specializes in manufacturing metal components designed for critical and supercritical applications, serving sectors such as Defence, Oil & Gas, Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), and Ships & Marine. In Q2 FY26, the company reported a total income of ₹132.8 crore, up 64.4% from ₹80.8 crore in Q2 FY25. Profit after tax stood at ₹18.1 crore, a 4.8% increase from ₹17.3 crore in the same quarter last year.
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Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE Ltd), situated on Dalal Street in Mumbai, is a premier Indian stock exchange that provides a platform for trading in equities, currencies, debt instruments, derivatives, and mutual funds.
For the quarter ended September 2025, the company reported a total income of ₹11,395 million, up from ₹10,445 million in June 2025 and ₹8,126 million in September 2024. Net profit from total operations stood at ₹5,570 million, compared with ₹5,382 million in the previous quarter and ₹3,458 million in the year-ago period.
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PG Electroplast Limited (PGEL) specialises in Original Design Manufacturing (ODM), Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM), and Plastic Injection Molding, serving over 50 top Indian and global brands. For Q1 FY2026, the company reported operational revenues of ₹1,320.68 crore, down 13.9% compared to ₹1,503.85 crore in Q1 FY2025. PAT stood at ₹84.93 crore, a decline of 21.4% from ₹66.71 crore in the same quarter last year.
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| Name | Market Cap (₹ in crore) | 5Y Avg Return on Equity (%) |
| Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care Ltd | 41,406.91 | 78.43 |
| Colgate-Palmolive (India) Ltd | 58,982.80 | 73 |
| Life Insurance Corporation Of India | 5,65,739.42 | 70.42 |
| Britannia Industries Ltd | 1,40,811.61 | 56.09 |
| Netweb Technologies India Ltd | 18,647.05 | 47.13 |
Note: The best long-term stocks list provided here is as of December 2, 2025. The stocks are selected from the Nifty 500 stock universe and are sorted as per their 5-year Avg Return on Equity.
| Name | Market Cap (₹ in crore) | 5Y Avg Net Profit Margin (%) |
| Bajaj Holdings and Investment Ltd | 1,27,976.41 | 93.55 |
| Tata Investment Corporation Ltd | 37,731.44 | 80.56 |
| Maharashtra Scooters Ltd | 16,805.71 | 73.84 |
| Indian Energy Exchange Ltd | 12,387.06 | 61.96 |
| Nippon Life India Asset Management Ltd | 55,775.09 | 49.89 |
Note: The best long-term stocks list provided here is as of December 2, 2025. The stocks are selected from the Nifty 500 stock universe and are sorted as per their 5-year Avg Net Profit Margin.
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Before committing to long-term stock investments, it is crucial to carefully evaluate a company’s financial stability, performance, and growth potential to ensure they align with your investment objectives and risk appetite.
Disclaimer: This blog has been written exclusively for educational purposes. The securities mentioned are only examples and not recommendations. This does not constitute a personal recommendation/investment advice. It does not aim to influence any individual or entity to make investment decisions. Recipients should conduct their own research and assessments to form an independent opinion about investment decisions.
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Published on: Dec 2, 2025, 12:11 PM IST

Nikitha Devi
Nikitha is a content creator with 7+ years of experience in the financial domain. Specialising in personal finance, investments, and market insights, Nikitha simplifies complex financial topics, making them accessible to readers.
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