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Hindustan Zinc, Inox Wind, and PNB Housing Finance saw sharp gains after their inclusion in the NSE’s F&O segment on March 28, driving higher trading volumes and turnover. Historically, F&O additions boost liquidity and institutional participation, potentially leading to sustained rallies. Analysts anticipate further upside if the trend continues.

The Nifty Media sector was the worst-performing sector in FY25, dropping 18%, while the Nifty50 gained 5%. Six key media stocks, including Dish TV, Network 18, and Zee Entertainment, fell between 12% and 66%. Weak sectoral performance reflects ongoing challenges in the media industry, impacting investor sentiment.

Nifty remained volatile on the first day of the new series before closing weaker.

Citi Research reaffirmed its buy/high-risk rating on Vodafone Idea after the government raised its stake to 48.99%, easing financial strain. However, VI still faces capital and network expansion challenges. Indus Towers is expected to benefit from VI’s revival, with Citi maintaining a buy rating and projecting strong long-term growth.

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Prozeal Green Energy and Gujarat Kidney and Super Speciality Ltd have filed for IPOs. Prozeal aims to raise Rs 700 crore for working capital and debt repayment, while Gujarat Kidney plans to expand through acquisitions and new hospitals. Both firms report strong financial growth, with listings planned on NSE and BSE.

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US stock indexes opened sharply lower on Monday as investors shied away from risky assets on mounting concerns that the Trump administration s upcoming announcement of extensive tariff plans could hurt the global economy.

The Indian market closed in the red on Friday, tracking weak global cues. While Sensex fell nearly 200 points, Nifty50 held above 23,500. Sectoral trends were mixed, with buying in oil & gas and banking.