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Olectra Greentech posted a 7.3% YoY rise in Q1FY26 net profit to Rs 26.03 crore, driven by a 10.6% jump in revenue from operations. Segment-wise, the Insulator Division surged 46.5% and the E-vehicle Division grew 5.7%. Shares have gained 24.82% in three months but fell 2.7% on Friday to Rs 1,410.50.

The primary market will stay active this week with six IPOs targeting Rs 1,938 crore across mainboard and SME segments. Leading the pack is BlueStone Jewellery & Lifestyle’s Rs 1,540.65 crore issue, opening August 11. Sectoral diversity—from retail to infrastructure—offers investors multiple options amid strong interest in premium consumer brands.

Indian stock markets faced a tough week. Nifty 50 and Sensex both declined. Global worries and continuous selling by foreign investors impacted the market. Analyst Sudeep Shah suggests caution. Nifty s key support is around 24200-24150. Bank Nifty s support lies near 54950-54850. Auto sector shows resilience. Pharma and IT sectors face bearish trends.

Technocraft Ventures, a wastewater treatment firm, has filed for an IPO with SEBI to raise funds through a fresh issue of shares and an offer for sale by a promoter. The IPO aims to raise ₹138 crore for working capital.

The Nifty indices show resilience despite global challenges. Markets have matured, displaying buying interest near support zones. Shivangi Sarda of Motilal Oswal Financial Services highlights Titan as a preferred pick, anticipating festive season volume growth. NTPC requires caution, while Cummins India demonstrates strong positive momentum.

This rebound reflects not only a broader recovery in market sentiment but also a resurgence of investor interest in specific sectors like financial services and specialty chemicals—areas that struggled last year but are now showing encouraging signs of recovery and growth.

NSDL shares have surged 62.5% since its IPO, exceeding unlisted market peaks and delivering substantial gains for pre-IPO investors. The IPO, subscribed 41.02 times, reflects strong investor confidence in NSDL s market leadership and steady financial performance. Analysts suggest a hold for allotment recipients and advise caution for new entrants amid market volatility.

FIIs have heavily sold Indian IT stocks in 2025, causing a significant downturn and making it the worst-performing sector. Disappointing earnings and layoffs have fueled the sell-off, impacting major companies like TCS. While valuations are now more attractive, analysts are cautiously optimistic, suggesting a potential tactical bounce but emphasizing the need for a new technology cycle for a sustained recovery.

Reserve Bank of India maintains repo rate at 5.50% in August 2025. This decision follows earlier rate cuts and CRR reduction. Experts suggest focusing on high-rated bonds with 2-4 year duration. A possible rate cut may occur in October 2025. Investors should consider moderate-duration fixed income strategies. Global economic factors and Federal Reserve policies will influence future decisions.

Digital real estate platforms are transforming property investment in India, traditionally hampered by high costs and complex processes. These platforms offer fractional ownership and tokenization, lowering entry barriers from lakhs to thousands of rupees. This shift caters to younger, tech-savvy investors and high-net-worth individuals seeking risk-managed assets.