F&O stocks to buy or sell today: ITC among top 6 trading ideas

The Indian market was projected to open higher on Tuesday, driven by global optimism. The Nifty Future fell by 2.50% to 24,094 on Monday. Analysts outlined key trading ranges and provided stock recommendations, including ITC, Tata Motors, and HPCL, with target prices and stop losses for short-term investors.

Akums Drugs and Pharma shares list at 7% premium over issue price

Akums Drugs and Pharmaceuticals’ shares began trading at Rs 725, a 6.8% premium over the issue price of Rs 679, after an IPO that was subscribed 63.5 times. The company will use the IPO proceeds for debt repayment, working capital, and acquisitions. Revenue grew 14% in FY24, while profits saw a decline.

Regulator proposes faster credit and trading of bonus shares

Sebi proposed an accelerated process for crediting and trading bonus shares, suggesting T+2 trading from the record date. This aims to minimize investor risks from market fluctuations caused by delayed bonus share credits. Currently, crediting and trading these shares can take up to 2-7 working days after the record date, lacking consistent timelines.

Wait for FirstCry to make profits first

Brainbees Solutions, owner of the popular retail platform FirstCry, launched a ₹4,193 crore IPO with new shares and existing shares being sold by institutional investors like Softbank. The funds raised will help expand retail stores and warehouses. Despite being loss-making, the company has shown significant revenue growth, indicating strong business potential.

It’s too early to panic, let the froth flow out

Japan’s recent interest rate increase led to market pullbacks from international investors. The unwinding of leveraged trades added volatility to US and emerging markets. Concerns about US unemployment and inflation pressures prompted these moves, despite strong corporate balance sheets and liquidity levels remaining stable.