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Swiggy is set to draw an estimated $293 million in fresh inflows, while Eternal is staring at estimated outflows of $571 million, stemming from MSCI’s latest reshuffle of its Global Standard Index, changes that are effective as of the close of August 26, 2025.

Amidst tariff uncertainties and a weak earnings season, India faces declining earnings estimates and foreign investor outflows. Manishi Raychaudhuri suggests focusing on domestic issues, favoring private sector banks due to their strong performance and technological capabilities. He also recommends considering select industrials, consumer discretionary stocks, and domestic healthcare services for potential growth.

Investment guru Chris Wood criticizes US President Donald Trump s tariffs on India and Brazil. He describes the US approach as "xenophobic autarky." The tariffs, including a 50% penalty on India, are seen as detrimental. Jefferies analyst warns that a large portion of India s exports to the US are at risk. Goldman Sachs anticipates a hit to India s GDP growth.

Thanks to strong domestic demand, the company s production capacity remains tight and is expected to stay that way through October 2025

Indian stocks fell sharply on Friday, with the Sensex dropping as weak Q1 earnings, continued foreign outflows, and Trump’s tariff hike on Indian exports weighed on sentiment. Benchmarks are heading for a sixth straight weekly loss.

India s bond market is undergoing a significant transformation, becoming more accessible to retail investors. SEBI s reforms, including reduced minimum investments and the introduction of Online Bond Platform Providers, have democratized bond investing. Retail investors are now allocating over $3 billion annually to listed bonds, with innovations like bond baskets and auto-reinvestment features enhancing the user experience.

Anil Ambani s group companies faced a stock plunge. This followed an investigation into a significant bank loan fraud case of seventeen thousand crore rupees. The Enforcement Directorate questioned Anil Ambani. The probe focuses on loans to Reliance Home Finance, Reliance Commercial Finance and Reliance Communications. These loans turned into non-performing assets. Several banks are involved as lenders.

BSE shares: Jefferies has cut its target price for BSE shares to ₹2,790 from ₹2,900, citing weak options trading volumes and structural changes in the derivatives segment, despite a 103% YoY jump in Q1 PAT to ₹539 crore. Revenue rose 59% YoY to ₹958 crore, supported by lower clearing costs and higher income.

Page Industries Limited has announced a rise in net profit. The apparel manufacturer s profit increased by 21.52 percent for the June quarter. The company s net profit is now Rupees 200.79 crore. Revenue from operations also saw a boost. It increased 3 percent to Rupees 1,316.56 crore. The company s board has declared an interim dividend.

Markets remain rangebound as FIIs sell and DIIs support. Microfinance stabilises, banks lose favour, and stock-picking gains importance. Investors shift to IT, FMCG, and pharma amid sector-specific caution.