Kalyan Jewellers reported a 37% YoY increase in consolidated revenue for Q2 FY2025, driven by a 39% revenue growth in India and 24% in the Middle East. The company opened 26 new showrooms, bringing the total to 303, and saw 30% growth in its digital platform, Candere.

Saj Hotels shares will debut on the NSE SME platform on Monday. The company will use the proceeds for property expansion, working capital, and corporate purposes. Saj Hotels, engaged in hospitality, offers diverse accommodation and event services. The company reported revenues of Rs 14.25 crore and a net profit of Rs 3.45 crore for the year ended March 2024.

Seven stocks, including Bandhan Bank and GNFC, are under F&O trade ban due to their high open interest (OI) crossing 95% of the market-wide positions limit. The ban is only lifted when OI falls below 80%. The Sensex and Nifty dropped significantly amid escalating Middle East tensions.

IndusInd Bank reports a 13% year-on-year rise in net advances to Rs 3,56,980 crore for September 2024, and a 15% increase in deposits to Rs 4,12,704 crore. Sequential gains of 3% and 4% respectively are also noted. CASA ratio declines to 35.9%.

On October 04, three stocks with a market cap over Rs 1000 crore came to the bullish scanner of "White Marubozu", according to stockedge.com's technical scan data. A White Marubozu is a bullish candlestick pattern in technical analysis. It occurs when the opening price is the lowest for a given period, and the closing price is the highest.

Adani Wilmar reports a 16% YoY revenue growth for Q2FY25, driven by strong performance in edible oils and food business. Expanded its distribution to over 36K rural towns and aims for 50K+ by FY2025. E-commerce revenue grew fourfold in four years.

In the NSE list of stocks with a market cap of over Rs 1000 crore, six stocks closed prices crossed above their 200 DMA (Daily Moving Averages) on October 04, according to stockedge.com's technical scan data. The 200-day 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.

Domestic markets declined nearly 1% amid West Asia tensions and FII outflows, affecting stocks like M&M Financial, Angel One, and Vedanta. Analysts suggest M&M Financial and DMart show bearish patterns, while Vedanta demonstrates a bullish trend with potential for further gains.

“Petronet LNG stock has seen a series of declines with the formation of a lower bottom pattern on daily charts. Traders can buy for a target of Rs 415 in the next 5-6 weeks,” Shitij Gandhi, Senior Technical Analyst, SMC Global Securities, said.

Looking ahead, several important data releases and events could influence market direction. Investors will be closely monitoring developments in the geopolitical situation and its impact on crude prices.

Short-term U.S. Treasury yields rose after the closely watched non-farm payrolls report on Friday showed the economy unexpectedly added the most jobs in six months in September.

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has issued a notice to Vodafone Idea concerning non-payment of bank guarantees needed to cover for past spectrum auction dues.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is expected to keep the repo rate unchanged at 6.50% due to concerns over sustained inflation and geopolitical tensions in West Asia. The central bank may also shift its monetary policy stance to neutral, reflecting tolerance for surplus liquidity in the banking system.

The Adani Group, India's second-biggest cement maker, had entered the sector by acquiring Holcim's India operations in 2022. As with Holcim, Adani intends to move fast to close the deal, said the people cited. Ambuja Cements had cash and cash equivalents of Rs 18,299 crore on June 30, 2024. However, the Indian conglomerate may opt out of a deal if it becomes a full sale process involving other contenders, one of the persons said.

The Indian government seeks insights from the private equity and venture capital sector on global tax practices for fund managers' carried interest as it examines the imposition of GST on such earnings. A recent Supreme Court decision helps facilitate ongoing discussions about aligning with international tax norms.

The Reserve Bank of India faces a triple challenge: geopolitical uncertainty in the Middle East, inflation driven by fluctuating farm output, and softening economic growth. As the Monetary Policy Committee convenes, the focus is on liquidity and deposit crunches rather than merely interest rates.

The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai) is encouraging insurance companies, especially those operating for over a decade, to go public. By engaging with senior executives, Irdai aims to enhance corporate governance and unlock greater value through public listings.

On the upside, immediate resistance is expected at 25,250. Stocks such as Coforge, Balrampur Chini, JK Lakshmi Cement, Divi’s Lab, Torrent Pharma, Titan, Ipca Labs, and Lal PathLabs could attract support-based buying, said analysts.

Foreigners' long-short ratio - a measure of the number of their bullish positions versus bearish - in index futures dropped to 58% on Friday from around 81% on September 27. A falling reading of this measure means investors are cutting their bullish bets and increasing their bearish ones.

Foreigners' long-short ratio - a measure of the number of their bullish positions versus bearish - in index futures dropped to 58% on Friday from around 81% on September 27. A falling reading of this measure means investors are cutting their bullish bets and increasing their bearish ones.

Petronet LNG has regained strength after retesting support at Rs 320 and reclaiming its 50-DMA. Current technical indicators show potential for short-term gains, with experts suggesting a possible target above Rs 400 in 1-2 months. The stock’s upward breakout signals renewed momentum.

Select stocks gain momentum even in volatile markets.

Nine of the top 10 most valued firms lost a total of Rs 4,74,906.18 cr in market value last week. The largest losses were seen by Reliance Industries and HDFC Bank. Market trends were weak due to tensions in the Middle East. Despite the decline, Reliance Industries remains the most valued company.

While it might not be conventional, an investor and a trader may look at the same parameter to decide on two different things: An investing decision and trading strategy. Of course, we are not in a conventional market. We have had a week in which FPIs sold more than Rs. 25,000 crore worth of stocks. Yet, the index declined by just 4%. Before 2019, the damage would have been far worse. So, in times like these, some basic work needs to be done before making an investment decision. Especially so if you entered the market after 2020 – and have only seen a bull run.

While it might not be conventional, an investor and a trader may look at the same parameter to decide on two different things: An investing decision and trading strategy. Of course, we are not in a conventional market. We have had a week in which FPIs sold more than Rs. 25,000 crore worth of stocks. Yet, the index declined by just 4%. Before 2019, the damage would have been far worse. So, in times like these, some basic work needs to be done before making an investment decision. Especially so if you entered the market after 2020 – and have only seen a bull run.

Rupak De, Senior Technical Analyst at LKP Securities, noted that the Nifty faced continued bearish pressure for the second day, with sustained trading below key levels prompting a correction toward 25,000. He emphasized that market sentiment has significantly weakened, with higher levels becoming selling zones. The next support level is anticipated at 24,750, while resistance is seen at 25,300.

This week the Nifty corrected 4%. But did all Nifty stocks correct equally? The answer, obviously, is no. That never happens. If the volatility and correction continues, the Nifty stocks that fell in this round may not be the ones to get battered in the future. The market sees different kinds of sell-offs at different times. And the kind of sell-off decides the pace of the correction in the Nifty and Bank Nifty – both important indices. Understanding this is important. Right now the markets are correcting not only due to a sudden outflow and global developments, but also because we are close to the earning season. How that pans out will have a major impact on how the Nifty and the broader market behave in the short term.

Goldman Sachs estimates China-focused hedge funds had best weekly performance on record By Summer Zhen HONG KONG, - Some China-focused hedge funds are reporting explosive returns in September, thanks to a sharp rebound in Chinese stocks driven by Beijing's aggressive stimulus package.

Indian benchmark equity indices, the Sensex and Nifty, experienced their fifth consecutive decline on Friday, recording their worst weekly performance in over two years. Escalating tensions in the Middle East and rising foreign outflows contributed to investor unease. The Nifty 50 index fell 0.93% to 25,014, while the S&P BSE Sensex decreased by 0.98% to 81,688.

MarketSmith has a positive outlook on several stocks that it considers near the buy point. These include Samvardhana Motherson International, Torrent Pharma, and BASF India. Here is a list of 5 stocks close to the buy point, as highlighted by MarketSmith:

Nifty50's 26,000 and Sensex's 85,000 milestones were short-lived as tensions in the Middle East and FII outflows to cheaper Asian markets dampened sentiment. Both indices dropped over 4% this week, with declines across the auto, banking, infrastructure, and energy sectors.Amid the weakness in the indices and the overall market, certain individual stocks are still displaying potential for investor growth.Here’s a list of 4 “stocks that rock” by Yes Securities with a target of 1 year:

A short buildup occurs when there is a rise in open interest and trading volumes, coupled with a decrease in the price of the underlying stock in the Futures and Options segment. This indicates that more traders are expecting the prices to decline and are creating short positions. In Friday's trading session, five stocks saw fresh short positions being built. Here's the list:

The Indian market closed in the red for the fifth consecutive day on Friday, tracking muted global cues. The S&P BSE Sensex fell by more than 800 points, while the Nifty50 managed to close above 25,000

A long buildup occurs when open interest and trading volumes increase alongside a rise in the underlying stock price in the Futures and Options segment, signaling a bullish market trend. In Friday's trading session, five stocks saw fresh long positions. Here’s the list:

In a recent interview with ET Now, Aswath Damodaran, a professor at Stern School of Business, NYU, shared his views on emerging sectors and the potential of AI in India's future.Known for his insights into market trends and valuations, Damodaran discussed the sectors he believes will shape India’s growth and how AI could transform the global and Indian technology landscape

According to the data, FPIs made a net withdrawal of Rs 27,142 crore from equities between October 1 and 4, with October 2 being a trading holiday

Zomato, the renowned food delivery platform, announced the grant of nearly 12 million stock options valued at Rs 330.17 crore under its ESOPs in an official filing on October 2, 2024. The options aim to enhance employee motivation and long-term wealth creation. The majority (11,997,652) of the options belong to the ESOP 2021 plan, while only 116 are from the older ESOP 2014 plan

Nine of the top 10 most valued firms lost a total of Rs 4,74,906.18 crore in market value last week. The largest losses were seen by Reliance Industries and HDFC Bank. Market trends were weak due to tensions in the Middle East. Despite the decline, Reliance Industries remains the most valued company.

In the week ending October 4, the Indian benchmark index, Sensex, recorded a sharp weekly decline of around 4.5%. Despite this market downturn, nine penny stocks gained between 15% and 30% during the same period. Our selection criteria focused on stocks with a market capitalization below Rs 1,000 crore, a share price under Rs 20, and a last trading volume exceeding 5 lakh shares. (Data Source: ACE Equity)

Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has increased its stake in Bank of Maharashtra, the company informed the exchange in a filing.

The earlier you start, the higher the probability of achieving your target. Time is your ally in investing, as it amplifies the power of compounding. If you begin investing in your 20s, the monthly amount needed to reach ₹1 crore by your 40s is significantly lower than if you start later.

The stock market has been experiencing a notable downturn for the past five days, with the recent week marking the worst performance in over two years. This decline is largely attributed to concerns about rising crude oil prices, driven by tensions in West Asia, and FII shift of funds toward China, perceived as a more cost-effective market.

After a long time, probably after March 2024, stock prices and the indices have corrected in a very sharp manner – and across the board. The first phase of any correction is normally led by large-caps, and this time is no different. But remember: Large-caps also tend to recover first when there is a revival. So, before you buy or sell in the current market, consider this: Check if the sector in which the company operates has also seen any problem in the last few weeks. If not, delink market volatility from business volatility. As markets tend to be volatile every so often, long-term investment decisions cannot be based on what the Nifty or Sensex do every week, or even every month. So, until something dramatically wrong has happened with the fundamentals – don't panic.

The fact that the Nifty and Sensex have witnessed a sharp decline at a time, that Hang Sang has moved up, the talk on the street is that Chinese economic recovery will lead to money flow into China rather than India. Now there are a couple of things which need to be understood, before one reacts to ticker and what the headline and back of the envelope analysis is showing. FIrst there are many shades of economic recovery. Just because the government wants, it could even be communist government which is all-powerful and takes multiple steps for an economy to recover, it may or may not recover. Second, assuming that because metal prices are rising that means that the user industry might see a pressure in margins might also not be true in a number of cases.

Markets experienced significant selloff amid FII outflows, geopolitical tensions, and SEBI rule changes, resulting in a 4.45% drop in the Nifty 50. Technical indicators suggest potential support at 25,000 levels, with a cautious outlook advised for the coming week.

Emerging market dynamics shift as FIIs offload Rs 30,718 crores of Indian stocks in early October, driven by Chinese market outperformance and low valuations. Geopolitical tensions and economic metrics contribute to uncertain FPI flows, while long-term domestic investors eye potential in financials.

During the week ending October 4, the Sensex dropped by 4.5%, and the smallcap index fell by 2%. However, 11 smallcap stocks saw declines of over 10% during this period. (Data Source: ACE Equity)

IDFC Ltd shares will be suspended from trading effective October 10, 2024, due to its amalgamation with IDFC First Bank. IDFC shareholders will receive 155 shares of IDFC First Bank for every 100 shares of IDFC. Current F&O contracts will expire on October 9, 2024.

Intel's market value has sharply declined due to missed opportunities in AI and sales losses. However, Intel is initiating a recovery strategy with new partnerships and investments, targeting foundry business expansion and AI market leadership despite competition from Nvidia and others, learning from tech industry missteps.

Upcoming key corporate actions this week include dividends from Jupiter Wagons and KP Energy, bonus issues by NBCC (India) and Power Mech Projects, and stock splits for Jindal Saw, New Light Apparels, and Rajnish Retail. Record dates are set for these events, determining shareholder eligibility.