Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Monday

The Indian market ended lower, breaking a six-day winning streak, as investors turned cautious ahead of Powell’s Jackson Hole speech and looming US tariffs. Despite global uncertainties, strong domestic indicators like record PMI and tax reliefs supported resilience. Analysts see Nifty consolidating before advancing.

Sell Axis Bank on Mon. Buy Lupin, 3 more stocks for 10% potential gains tracker

Indian headline indices ended lower on Friday, snapping their six-session gaining streak. Banks, FMCG, and IT stocks were the major laggards. After a steady run-up, Nifty paused and slipped below 25,000, suggesting a brief consolidation before the next leg of the rally.Commenting on the day’s action, Rupak De, Senior Technical Analyst at LKP Securities, said […]

D-St Week Ahead: Nifty to remain indecisive; time to avoid fresh aggressive buying

Nifty ended the week slightly higher, trading in a narrow 300-point range. India VIX eased to 11.73, signaling lower volatility. Key resistance lies at 25,100–25,150, with support at 24,650–24,475. Sector RRGs show Auto leading, FMCG improving, while Financials and Commodities lag. Cautious, selective buying is advised ahead.

Hospital sector positioned for double-digit growth; Apollo Hospitals, Max Healthcare top picks

India’s hospital sector shows strong momentum, with double-digit revenue and EBITDA growth supported by demand, bed expansions, and operational efficiencies. Despite margin pressures from new hospitals and slightly lower occupancy, capacity additions and rising healthcare demand position Apollo Hospitals and Max Healthcare for sustained profitability and attractive medium-term growth.

IPO lock-ins worth $20 billion to hit stock market in next 3 months

Between August 25 and November 27, 2025, 57 companies will see pre-listing shareholder lock-ins expire, totaling nearly USD 20 billion. Major unlocks span one-, three-, and six-month schedules, with key stocks including Ather Energy, JSW Cement, and Brigade Hotel Ventures, potentially impacting market activity.

Axis Securities highlights Tech Mahindra, among top 4 IT, telecom conviction ideas

The IT sector delivered a mixed performance in Q1FY26, with large caps like Infosys leading in deal wins and Tech Mahindra reporting a 33.9% profit surge. Mid-tier firms such as Persistent Systems and Coforge outperformed with stronger sequential growth and better deal conversions.Margins remained under pressure due to higher costs and cautious client spending, though […]