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MarketSmith identifies seven stocks near ideal buy points, including Bharti Airtel, BSE, PG Electroplast, and Indian Hotels. Most are trading above key moving averages and either forming or breaking out of technical bases. Strong financials and momentum support their potential, though debt levels vary across companies.

FII shareholding rose in five Nifty500 stocks during Q4FY25, signaling growing foreign investor confidence.

Gold prices racing to an all-time high is likely to impact the sales volume of organised gold jewellery retailers by 9-11 per cent in 2025-26, a report said on Wednesday.

Indian equities rallied for the seventh day, with 80% of NSE500 stocks above their 50-DMA, signaling broad bullish momentum. Historical data suggests continued gains, though technical warnings urge caution.

Indian markets extended their winning streak for a seventh day, with Sensex closing above 80,000 after a 500-point rally. Nifty rose 161 points, led by gains in capital goods, auto, realty, and IT stocks, while some profit-booking hit banks and consumer durables.

RPG chairman Harsh Goenka s viral post on X praised his wife s gold investments over flashy purchases, as gold crossed Rs 1 lakh per 10 grams, sparking investor buzz.

Angel One s shares surged 5.4% despite a 48.7% drop in Q4 net profit and a 22.2% revenue decline. The company announced a final dividend of Rs 26 per share for FY25. While ICICI Securities downgraded the stock, HDFC Securities maintained a Buy rating, citing potential upside, and the firm highlighted strong annual performance despite regulatory headwinds impacting F&O activity.

Devyani International, a QSR operator of KFC and Pizza Hut, plans to acquire Biryani by Kilo, causing its shares to rally. Emkay Global upgraded the stock to buy, citing potential value creation from the acquisition and possible growth in India. Sky Gate Hospitality, operating Biryani By Kilo, has seen substantial revenue growth.

​So, banks are pretty well placed and as the result season plays out, we will see more data points but this quarter result expectations in any case were lower. Overall financial year 25-26 the outlook still remains positive.

Trump’s aggressive reciprocal tariffs triggered market panic, inflation concerns, and fears of stagflation, threatening global growth. India, with domestic-driven demand, may stay resilient. However, modest stock market returns are expected unless earnings rebound. Investors may prefer fairly valued domestic sectors.