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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.

Spandana Sphoorty Financial faces a challenging recovery due to leadership changes and high employee turnover, impacting operational efficiency. Rating agencies have downgraded the microfinancier s debt instruments following significant losses and a sharp decline in assets under management. The company anticipates continued losses and pressure on performance despite recent capital infusion through a rights issue.

"One of the big wins we had was with the department of post. This was a former customer of AGS, and when they shut down, the department decided to close their sites and relaunch," said Anush Raghavan, chief business officer, CMS, in an interaction with ET. "We helped evacuate the old ATMs, won the contract, and are now deploying 1,000 new machines across post office locations."

The Reserve Bank of India increased gold reserves over US Treasury bills. This move aims to strengthen foreign exchange holdings. India s US T-bill investments decreased compared to last year. However, India remains a top investor, ahead of Saudi Arabia and Germany. This shift reflects a global trend of diversifying reserves beyond the dollar. China also reduced its US T-bill holdings.

Indian equity investors might face a lackluster September, as historical trends indicate a subdued market performance. Data reveals that key indices like Nifty 50 and Nifty 500 have often declined during this month over the past decade. Technical analysis suggests a slightly negative outlook, with potential upside capped until Nifty surpasses specific levels.

Overseas investors significantly increased their purchases of Indian bonds for the second straight month in August, driven by attractive yields. Net inflows into the fully accessible route for government securities soared to ₹10,471 crore, fueled by a widening yield gap between Indian and US treasury bonds.

Nifty 50 is expected to experience volatility in the coming week. Technical indicators suggest potential weakness. Analysts have identified critical support levels. Consumption-driven sectors show strength. Caution is advised for banks, IT, PSUs, and realty. Axis Securities suggests a Put Spread strategy for Nifty options expiring on September 2. Hero MotoCorp and Britannia are among stocks to consider.

Emerging-market stocks have surged during Trump s second term, mirroring his first, but this rally may falter. While the MSCI Emerging Markets Index has consistently risen, corporate earnings in developing nations are struggling to meet expectations. Trump s trade and fiscal policies are driving both the stock market gains and the earnings decline, creating a complex and potentially unsustainable situation.

Indian benchmark indices closed the holiday-shortened week 1.8% lower amid US tariff worries. On Friday, Nifty declined 0.3%, ending at 24,426.85. The new derivatives series began on a muted note, with the market in a corrective phase and Nifty approaching a key support zone of 24,250–24,350, while banking stocks near critical technical support.