Crypto adoption expanded across India in Q2 2026, led by Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra and Karnataka. Regional investment patterns varied, with Andhra Pradesh recording the highest female participation and distinctive cryptocurrency preferences, highlighting the diverse and growing nature of India’s crypto investor base.
Gold rose 5% this week to nearly $4,603, marking its third consecutive weekly gain, supported by a weaker US dollar, Treasury bond buybacks and expectations of stable Fed rates. Analysts see long-term potential amid central-bank demand and currency concerns, though the World Gold Council expects near-term prices to remain rangebound.
Vijay Kedia’s disclosed portfolio rose 21% to Rs 1,415 crore by August 2026. Neuland Laboratories led CY26 gains at 53%, while Innovators Facade Systems fell 37%. Eimco Elecon was his latest portfolio addition, highlighting varied performance across his holdings.
SBI Securities’ Sudeep Shah expects Nifty to remain range-bound, with 24,000 as key support and 24,500 as resistance. He warns of underpriced options-market tail risks amid low volatility. Bank Nifty remains compressed, while Nifty IT faces support at 30,000. AU Small Finance Bank, Aditya Birla Capital and Nippon Life offer setups.
Sugar stocks surged on strong pre-festival demand, with Balrampur Chini, Bajaj Hindusthan, Uttam Sugar and others hitting 52-week highs. Gains moderated after duty-free raw sugar imports were announced, though several stocks still delivered strong weekly and year-to-date returns.
Despite a 0.60% Sensex decline, 13 BSE SmallCap stocks gained across all five sessions. Prabha Energy led with 39%, followed by Welspun Corp, Wakefit Innovations, Welspun Living and others.
Foreign investors are cautiously returning to Indian equities, but a durable FPI reallocation remains unconfirmed. HSBC Mutual Fund’s Venugopal Manghat highlights improving earnings, stable domestic demand and manufacturing growth, while stressing valuation discipline. Sustained foreign inflows will depend on earnings delivery, rupee stability, global liquidity, and India’s relative emerging-market valuations.
NRIs investing in India should assess their global portfolio, existing India exposure, liquidity, risk appetite, taxes and repatriation needs before investing. For a Rs 1 crore portfolio, an illustrative allocation is 55–65% equities, 15–20% fixed income, 5–10% gold and 5–10% alternatives, complemented by real assets and diversification.
CleanMax targets 1.5 GW capacity additions in FY27 and over Rs 3,000 crore EBITDA by FY28. Growth is driven by data centres, AI, Make in India and manufacturing demand. An AA credit rating and planned Rs 2,500 crore bond issue will strengthen funding access as the company scales its renewable portfolio.
Sebi’s latest study shows that 88% of individual F&O traders lost money in FY26, with options accounting for 92% of aggregate losses. Despite reduced trading volumes, retail losses remained substantial, reinforcing Warren Buffett’s longstanding warnings about derivatives. Regulatory measures, including higher STT, aim to curb excessive speculation and protect small investors.
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