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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.

India s investment landscape is diversifying, driven by market growth and rising financialization, according to Vikas Khemani. He anticipates the coexistence of various investment styles, mirroring trends in mature markets like the US. Khemani expresses strong optimism about India s wealth creation cycle, highlighting opportunities as the nation s GDP expands, with domestic investors playing a crucial role.

Amidst a sixth consecutive weekly decline for Nifty, analysts suggest caution, particularly in mid and small caps due to tariff concerns. PG Electroplast faces a grim outlook after a 20% drop. The expert recommends exiting on bounces rather than bottom-fishing. Top picks include buying Medanta and CDSL, while suggesting selling Tata Motors August futures.

Heavyweights like Akzo Nobel, Grasim, ICICI Bank, Godrej Consumer, Pidilite, and many more are scheduled to distribute generous payouts.

Despite some signs of weakness in the broader market, ten stocks with a market capitalisation of over Rs 2,000 crore managed to register gains in each of the five sessions.

SEBI proposes to increase resident Indian participation in Foreign Portfolio Investments by enabling retail schemes in IFSCs to register as FPIs and aligning contribution limits. Indian mutual funds may also become constituents of FPIs, allowing investment in overseas funds with Indian securities exposure. Public feedback is invited by August 29, 2025, potentially reshaping FPI operations in India.

Here are the stocks that were included or saw a weight up in the MSCI indices, along with the expected inflows/outflow.