AC stocks surge post heatwave, showing robust growth amidst cyclicality risks. Price hikes fuel expectations of strong growth momentum and secondary sales. Market growth relies on cooler penetration driven by purchasing power, not just rising temperatures.

The markets had a trending start to the fresh week; after a muted start, the Nifty went on to close near its high point of the day. Following a flat start, the Nifty 50 index formed the low point of the day in the early minutes of the session. After that, the Index kept inching higher throughout the session. Although the markets did come off slightly from their high point, they were able to protect the bulk of their gains. The headline index closed with a net gain of 131.35 points (0.55%)

Hindenburg admits revenue from Adani shorts, may barely break even. Responds to Sebi's show cause notice, highlights fraud risks, and calls out regulators for neglecting investor protection.

Divine Power Energy's NSE SME IPO debut highlighted the critical role of winding wires in voltage regulation, converting electric to magnetic energy with fiberglass insulation for enhanced efficiency in power distribution.

Indian brokers saw a decline in shares following regulators' move for uniform charges, affecting firms like Angel One. Exchanges charging standard rates, with high-turnover brokers like FYERS gaining from lower fees.

Allied Blenders, post IPO debut, saw a 14% premium. The company holds 8% IMFL market share in India. Revenue grew by 9% and profit after tax by 50%. Facing financial volatility, it expanded the product portfolio with a strong brand presence.

Hindustan Unilever is poised for growth, supported by strong technical indicators and positive derivatives data. With potential for fresh highs, the stock is showing resilience after a short correction and is expected to perform well in the July series.

From the Sensex pack, Infosys, HCL Tech, TCS, and Bharti Airtel opened higher, while Tata Motors, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Bajaj Finance, and ICICI Bank opened in the red.Shares of Kotak Mahindra dropped 2% after US short-seller Hindenburg said that the lender created and oversaw a fund that Hindenburg investors used to short Adani stocks.

Goldman Sachs and UBS recommend buying IndiGo and L&T, respectively. Emkay Global sees growth opportunities in Epigral, while DAM Capital is optimistic about Anant Raj's data center potential and realty projects. Overall, the brokerage firms are positive about the long-term prospects of these companies.

Indian market bounced back on Monday after closing in red in the previous trading session. The S&P BSE Sensex rose more than 400 points while the Nifty50 closed above 24100 levels.

GPT Infraprojects amazes with soaring net profits and stake acquisition, reflecting a prosperous future ahead.

Benchmark Sensex and Nifty hit record highs fueled by global market gains. Emami shows bullish breakout potential while CDSL faces profit booking risk. Medanta's surge warns of a distribution phase, urging caution for new buyers until confirmation near 1388 levels.

US-based short-seller Hindenburg Research stated Kotak Bank, one of India’s largest banks and brokerage firms founded by Uday Kotak, which created and oversaw the offshore fund structure used by our investor partner to bet against Adani. Instead it simply named the K-India Opportunities fund and masked the “Kotak” name with the acronym “KMIL”

Adani-Hindenburg Case: Hindenburg Research's disclosure of suspected violations by India's securities regulator regarding Adani Group's short bet led to minimal gains, highlighting challenges faced by foreign investors under Indian securities rules.

Stock turmoil and financial rumors haunt Vashu Bhagnani Industries, as share prices plummet amid speculation of delayed salary payments and property sell-off.

Witness a revolutionary shift in CASA ratios as private banks dominate with a 45% ratio in March 2023, outperforming public sector banks at 42% in the CASA deposit landscape. Stay informed on the latest developments shaping the banking sector dynamics.

Wockhardt's stock soared 20% as Zaynich antibiotic treated a US cancer patient with Pseudomonas infection at Children's Hospital of Orange County. The drug's success enabled chemotherapy, highlighting its potential impact on cancer deaths and Wockhardt's financial outlook.

Domestic markets showed gains driven by positive sentiment on expectations of a discretionary spending rebound. Investors focus on upcoming US job data and Fed Chair's speech for interest rate insights. Nifty futures trade higher with a positive trend intact. Oil prices remain steady near highs, supported by rising fuel demand outlook. FII and DII actions impact rupee's performance.

HDFC Bank shines with a 16% rally, surpassing Sensex performance. Market awaits MSCI EM Index rebalancing news on August 13, fueling anticipatory speculation.

Sebi directs MIIs to implement a new charge structure for fair market access, ensuring transparency and equal treatment for all participants.

“We are seeing a gradual recovery in the IT pack and TCS is trading in sync with the move. Traders can buy for a target of Rs 4140 in the next 2-4 months,” says Ajit Mishra – SVP, Research, Religare Broking Ltd.

Asian stocks fluctuated amid US election uncertainty. Markets in Japan, Australia, and South Korea remained stable. Yields on 10-year Treasuries held steady. Wall Street edged higher with tech megacaps leading the rally. The Democratic National Committee considers early Biden nomination. Supreme Court ruling on Trump's immunity affects the election. Fiscal deficit policies are investors' focus.

Hindenburg Research's disclosure of suspected violations by India's securities regulator regarding Adani Group's short bet led to minimal gains, highlighting challenges faced by foreign investors under Indian securities rules.

Coal India's coal production rose 8% to 189.3 million tonnes in the first quarter. Patanjali Foods approved the acquisition of the home and personal care business. DCX Systems received a Rs 1,250 crore order.

The IT stock hit a high of Rs 4,254 on the S&P BSE Sensex on March 18, but experienced a subsequent decline, reaching levels around 3,500 points. A rebound followed, with the stock reaching a low of approximately 3,600 points on June 4, 2024. A steady rise ensued, propelling the stock to reclaim its 50-day moving average on the daily charts — a significant technical level. A buy signal generated by the Supertrend indicator on June 27, 2024, further suggested that the upward momentum was likely to continue.

Semiconductor stocks such as Advanced Micro Devices, Arm Holdings and Micron Technology fell between 1% and 4%, pulling the Philadelphia SE Semiconductor index to a near one-week low.

So-called buffer or risk-managed ETFs help maximize returns from an asset for investors and simultaneously provide downside protection over a specific period. Buffer ETFs also typically see lower redemption requests during times of heavy market volatility.

Exchanges frequently offer lower fees to brokers who generate high trading volumes, which has led to increased activity across segments such as derivatives. Sebi is considering asking exchanges to halt this practice as part of a broader strategy to temper the excessive trading activity in India's derivative markets. Discount broking firms' revenues are expected to get hit as a significant part comes from the paybacks that exchanges give for the volumes they generate.

Based on average market capitalization from January to June 2024, seven stocks are poised to join the large-cap category. The list includes two-wheeler giant Hero MotoCorp, state-run companies BHEL and NHPC, along with Zydus Lifesciences, JSW Energy, Bosch, and Cummins India.

Benchmark Sensex rose 443 points to close at a new record high of 79,476.19, while Nifty rose by 131.35 points to settle at a fresh lifetime high of 24,141.95 on Monday on buying in banking and IT shares in line with gains in Asian and European markets. As many as 20 Sensex shares closed higher while 10 stocks declined.Sector-wise, there was a mixed trend with IT, financials, and metals showing decent gains, while energy and realty dipped about half a percent."The consistent buying interest on dips suggests bullish control, likely continuing the current tone. The renewed strength in midcap and smallcap segments adds further positivity. Traders should focus on selecting sectors/themes with rotational participation and consider adding positions during pauses or dips," said Ajit Mishra – SVP, Research, Religare Broking.Here are 5 stock recommendations for Tuesday:

Shares of Chewy rose as much as 10% on Monday after a filing showed Keith Gill, the stock influencer known as "Roaring Kitty", had picked up a 6.6% stake in the pet products e-retailer.

A key factor which provides an edge to NCC over peers is its well-diversified order book. At present, on a consolidated basis, the company has an order book of Rs 57,536 crore, offering a revenue visibility for at least two and a half years.

Markets watchdog Sebi on Monday proposed a relaxed regulatory framework for the passively managed mutual fund (MF) schemes in a bid to reduce compliance requirements.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 67.34 points, or 0.17%, at the open to 39,186.20.

Exchanges frequently offer lower fees to brokers who generate high trading volumes, which has led to increased activity across segments such as derivatives. Sebi is considering asking exchanges to halt this practice as part of a broader strategy to temper the excessive trading activity in India's derivative markets.

Stating that Tech Mahindra remains a ‘buy' on turnaround hopes while KPIT Technologies and Tata Technologies are structural bets on auto ER&D theme, domestic brokerage firm JM Financial believes that Q1 results for the IT sector could positively surprise the street.

Small and medium sized IT companies continued to show year-on-year improvement in the share of aggregate revenue and profit of the sector in the March 2024 quarter though the extent of improvement has tapered down implying resilience from the top tier companies.

Indian headline index S&P BSE Sensex started July trade on Monday, which is also the first day of the month, jumping by over 400 points. An ETMarkets analysys of Sensex's performance in months beginning with Monday since 2020 reveals that the 30-stock index has given positive closing on five out of seven occasions.

Positive chart pattern like higher tops and bottoms is intact. The underlying trend of Nifty remains positive. The market is racing towards the next upside target of 24,400 levels in the near term. Immediate support is placed at 23,980 levels, said Nagaraj Shetti of HDFC Securities.

Shares of Wockhardt and Cochin Shipyard surged, reflecting market confidence. Cochin Shipyard's subsidiary secured a contract for Dry Cargo Vessels, propelling the stock's growth.

With retail investors continuing to be on a buying spree using the mutual fund route, the trend of stake sale by promoters in NSE500 companies looks on track to cross the Rs 1 lakh crore mark.

D-Sreet closed on a positive note on Monday, with the S&P BSE Sensex gaining 443.46 points to settle at 79,476.19. The broader Nifty index also rose, adding 131.35 points to close at 24,141.95. The banking sector showed particular strength, with the banking gauge up by 0.44%. Tech Mahindra, Wipro, Bajaj Finance, Grasim Industries, and UltraTech Cement were among the top gainers, while NTPC, Eicher Motors, Apollo Hospitals Enterprise, SBI, and Dr. Reddy's Laboratories experienced declines.

“Having primarily grown organically until FY2022 and later on aided by benefits from acquired brands, JB has handsomely outperformed the IPM in the past decade by ~600 bps and currently ranks 22 in the IPM,” said Alankar Garude, Analyst at Kotak Equities.

Just before the expiry of the June series contract, bulls were seen in a segment of the market which has been long ignored by them — IT stocks. Because the upward movement was taking place at the end of expiry, one could not rule out the element of short covering. If one looks a bit deeper in the trend in IT stocks, two things have become clear. That while the news and opinion has been negative, the price action has not been so bad as has been painted. Now let's look at what happened in the IT sector and why there could be a case for contrarian buying. Yes, the sector has some headwinds which not many had thought would appear two years back. But the bigger question is whether this phase of underperformance is about to get over or not. It might be time to shed the bias of negativity around large IT players.

India’s weight in MSCI EM now stands at 19.2%, and it is gradually expected to cross the 20% mark.The street eagerly awaits HDFC Bank’s June 2024 shareholding, which should be out anytime this week. The critical number to monitor would be the FII holding dropping below the 55% mark.The August review cut-off will be between June 18 to 30 while the official announcement will be on August 13 with the adjustment taking place on August 30, 2024.

As Dalal Street prepares for the upcoming Budget presentation by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman later this month, a study of market behavior since 2000 reveals that investors tend to reduce their exposure one week before and re-enter one week after Budget day. However, investing on the day before the Budget results in mixed outcomes, with a 54% chance of negative returns one month later, akin to a coin toss.

​Shares of underperforming heavyweight HDFC Bank, which have bounced back by 11% in the last one month amid value buying by large foreign investors, can jump another 10-15% if its weightage in MSCI increases in August review.

Bajaj Consumer Care initiates Rs 166 crore share buyback at 10% premium. Promoters own 39.30% equity. Public shareholders must act today to qualify for the buyback offer.

Wipro's stock witnessed a 21.2% surge in the last month, contributing to a 36.5% increase over the past year, with an 11% rise in the current calendar year.

Stanley Lifestyles aims for business doubling in major metros with a steady 20% annual growth rate, steering clear of small town expansions.