Prashant Khemka, Founder of White Oak Capital Management, anticipates a shift in performance between cyclical and defensive stocks. The Budget may reinforce this phenomenon. Khemka advises maintaining a balanced portfolio, emphasizing stock picking over top-down calls. He also notes the potential positive impact of income tax savings on demand and broad sectoral benefits.
Nifty Bank lot size increases to 35 with effect from July 31 for monthly expiries
NSE has revised lot sizes for derivative contracts on Bank Nifty (from 30 to 35) and Nifty Midcap Select (from 120 to 140), effective July
July 24, 2025