Indian equity benchmarks closed lower due to profit booking and a slump in the global markets. The auto and IT sectors gained slightly but banking, financials, and metal stocks fell. South Indian Bank rose by 9.57%, HUL gained 0.88% and Sobha rose nearly 7%. Kotak Securities’ VP of Technical Research, Amol Athawale, suggests buying South Indian Bank above Rs 18 as the stock has formed a promising price volume breakout formation. Athawale also recommends buying HUL on dips and buying Sobha as the stock is comfortably trading above the 20-day SMA.
Rural wealth rising: 112 districts in India cross threshold of $2,000 per capita income
Rural India is experiencing an economic transformation, with a surge in the services sector driving growth. A recent report highlights that 112 rural districts, encompassing
June 30, 2025