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.
Fund Manager Talk | Srinivas Rao Ravuri backs beaten-down QSR stocks for a surprise comeback
Bajaj Allianz Life’s CIO expects Indian equities to remain constructive over the next 12–18 months, with earnings revival from Q3 FY26. Consumption, pharma, and select financials lead growth prospects, aided by GST cuts and rate relief. QSR stocks, despite recent underperformance, are viewed as contrarian long-term opportunities.
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.
Nifty ends week in green; Aug 26 & 28 key dates to watch for possible reversals, says Harshubh Shah
The Indian market ended the week positively, with Nifty50 up ~1%. FIIs remained net sellers, offloading equities worth Rs 25,564 crore in August, totaling Rs 1,57,440 crore in 2025. Key support and resistance levels, along with intraday time clusters, indicate potential trend reversals for August 25–29 trading.
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.
Mind Over Money| Gratitude and Gita lessons anchor my leadership journey: Ankit Agarwal, InsuranceDekho
InsuranceDekho’s founder shares how mindfulness, gratitude, and teachings from the Bhagavad Gita shape his leadership and resilience. Anchored by yoga, fitness, and intentional growth, he emphasizes solving real problems over vanity metrics. His focus on purpose-driven culture, trust, and empathy drives both personal clarity and organizational impact.
‘Ek chutki share ki keemat’: Vijay Kedia has an advice for boards after viral investor outburst at AGM
A one-shareholder outburst at GKB Ophthalmics’ AGM went viral, highlighting minority investor power. Vijay Kedia emphasized boards must respect shareholder money and accountability. Despite owning just one share, Abhishek Kalra demanded the MD’s resignation, symbolizing growing investor activism amid the company’s stock decline and modest recent recovery.
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 […]
From Mauritius to GIFT City: Alchemy’s journey in building India’s financial hub
Alchemy Capital Management became the first fund house to migrate from Mauritius to GIFTCity, India, reflecting confidence in domestic fund management. The Alchemy India Long Term Fund focuses on high-conviction, India-dedicated equity strategies, leveraging regulatory clarity, growing ecosystem, and long-term growth potential to attract global investors.
Equity mutual funds offer up to 4% weekly gains. Check the top 10 performers
Equity mutual funds have offered up to 4% return in the last week (August 18 to August 23). There were 575 funds in the said time period, of which 461 posted positive returns. Here are the top 10 performers