Selling pressure persists; FIIs offload Rs 25,564 crore worth equities in August so far

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) have continued their selling trend in August, offloading equities worth ₹25,564 crore, bringing the year’s total to ₹1,57,440 crore. High valuations in India compared to other emerging markets and concerns over IT sector growth are key drivers. However, a potential rate cut by the Federal Reserve may ease the selling pressure.

Axis Securities picks HDFC Bank among 6 top conviction banking ideas. Check full list

The banking sector witnessed a mixed quarter in Q1FY26, with larger private and PSU banks managing margins better than expected, while mid-sized players and small finance banks faced sharper compression. Credit growth stood at 11% YoY, supported by retail and SME lending, though corporate credit remained sluggish due to competitive pricing pressure.Looking ahead, growth momentum […]

2 top stock recommendations from Rajesh Palviya for next week

Entering the August expiry week, Nifty faces a supply zone at 25,000–25,200, with potential consolidation above 24,800. Bank Nifty appears weaker, needing to surpass 55,500 to avoid further decline. Auto stocks, particularly Hero MotoCorp, Bajaj Auto, and Maruti, show promise amid positive sector trends. Cipla and Maruti are recommended buys, targeting 1,650 and 14,800–15,000 respectively.

‘Your funeral won’t have 10 followers’: Investor owning 1 share stuns microcap AGM

A GKB Ophthalmics virtual AGM turned explosive when a shareholder, owning just one share, fiercely criticized the management’s performance and governance. Abhishek Kalra questioned Managing Director Krishna Gopal Gupta’s credentials and demanded his resignation within ten days, citing poor returns. Gupta’s exasperated response about Kalra’s minimal stake further fueled the online frenzy, highlighting the company’s […]

Concurrent Gainers: 8 stocks that gain for 5 days in a row

Over the five trading sessions ending August 22, the Sensex rose by approximately 0.88%, closing at 81,306. The benchmark index finished in the green on four out of those five sessions. During this upward trend, eight stocks from the BSE200 index recorded gains on each of the five trading days. The list includes prominent names […]

Nifty in short-term uptrend mode, buy UNO Minda, Lupin shares: Rupak De

Rupak De of LKP Securities maintains a bullish outlook on Nifty, anticipating a rise to 25,000-25,250 if it holds above 24,800. Despite Bank Nifty’s weakness, he recommends buying UNO Minda and Lupin, citing positive technical indicators. Conversely, De suggests selling Axis Bank due to bearish signals and its position below the 21 EMA.

FMCG, Footwear, Alcobev to lead growth in H2, says Mayuresh Joshi

Market analysts are keenly watching global events like the Jackson Hole Symposium and potential US tariff impositions. These events will likely influence market trends. Domestically, GST rationalisation is expected to boost consumption and corporate earnings. FMCG, apparel, and footwear sectors may see growth. However, regulatory risks in online gaming make it a less attractive investment […]