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The 200-day daily moving average (DMA) is used as a key indicator by traders for determining the overall trend in a particular stock. As long as the stock is priced above the 200-day SMA on the daily time frame, it is generally considered to be an overall uptrend.

Investors eyeing dividend payouts should note today is the last day to buy shares of Patanjali Foods and Prestige Estates Projects to qualify for final dividends. Patanjali Foods announced a 100% dividend (Rs 2/share), while Prestige Estates declared 18% (Rs 1.8/share). Other companies with September 3rd as the record date include Concord Biotech (1070%), V.S.T.

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Hero MotoCorp share price: The automaker reported an 8% YoY rise in August sales to 5.54 lakh units. Motorcycles and scooters both saw growth, while exports surged 72%. The company also highlighted steady electric sales and festive season optimism.

A significant uptick in futures open interest signifies a substantial growth in the number of active, unexpired futures contracts in a specific security. This uptrend reflects an increasing number of participants either initiating new positions or expanding the size of their existing positions within the futures market."

Sebi has introduced a new framework to monitor intraday positions in index options, effective October 1. The rules cap net and gross intraday exposure, mandate random compliance checks, and impose expiry-day penalties to curb aggressive bets while balancing liquidity and institutional participation in the derivatives market.

Vaibhav Shah of Mirae Asset Investment Managers (India) advocates for international diversification, citing limited domestic exposure to high-growth themes like AI and semiconductors. He highlights the potential for better risk-adjusted returns and currency diversification through global investments. The Mirae Asset Global Allocation Fund offers a strategic mix of developed and emerging market exposure, leveraging Mirae s global expertise.

Emkay Investment Managers Kashyap Javeri believes India s sovereign rating upgrade and inclusion in global bond indices will attract significant foreign portfolio inflows, enhancing its standing among emerging markets. While short-term allocations depend on global factors, sectors with export exposure and companies benefiting from lower capital costs stand to gain. Automobile, CDMO Pharma, and capital goods sectors present exciting investment opportunities.