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

Indian markets closed higher on Friday, with Nifty 50 rising for an eighth consecutive session, supported by softer U.S. labor data, potential Fed rate cuts, and progress in U.S.-India trade talks. Domestic buying interest was seen in JBM Auto, Hindustan Copper, and Gujarat Mineral Development, while global markets showed mixed trends.

PSU stocks shine in FY26: 11 gain over 25%, one turns multibagger

PSU stocks have rallied in FY26, with the BSE PSU Index rising 6.1%, outpacing Sensex gains. Of 62 listed PSUs, 47 posted positive returns, including 11 surging over 25%. Top performers like Gujarat Mineral Development and KIOCL highlight renewed investor confidence despite a few laggards.

5 hot stock ideas for this week: Cochin Shipyard, Railtel, Datamatics & more

Indian equities opened the week cautiously optimistic, with analysts highlighting five stocks showing technical strength and near-term upside potential. Datamatics, Graphite India, RailTel, Cochin Shipyard, and Bajaj Finance have been identified with specific buy calls, target prices, and stop-loss levels, offering trading opportunities amid resilient market momentum.

Creador-backed iValue Infosolutions IPO to open this Thursday. Check details

iValue Infosolutions, backed by Creador, will launch a Rs 2,439-crore IPO via an offer-for-sale of 1.87 crore shares from September 18–22. The Bengaluru-based tech solutions integrator serves large enterprises with cybersecurity, cloud, and digital infrastructure services. Listing is planned on BSE and NSE.

IFC set to book multibagger gains in Tata Capital IPO

The International Finance Corporation is set to pocket hefty returns from Tata Capital’s upcoming USD 2 billion (Rs 17,000 crore) initial public offering, as the World Bank Group arm looks to trim its stake in the non-banking finance company.