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Oil shock exposes a weaker Indian market

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12:03 AMEconomic Times

D-Street ends in red for a third week on West Asia deal delay, oil spike

Summary

Indian equities fell for a third consecutive week as delayed progress on a West Asia deal and rising crude prices weighed on sentiment. Earnings volatility and continued participation from foreign and domestic institutions provided some support but did not reverse the market decline.

The immediate risk is a higher oil bill feeding into inflation, corporate costs and India's

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Why it matters

Sustained oil and geopolitical pressure could weaken both equity valuations and India's macroeconomic stability.

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3:53 AMEconomic Times

Concurrent Losers: 11 stocks decline for 5 consecutive sessions

Summary

The Sensex lost 490 points over the five sessions through August 14, while 23 BSE 500 stocks fell on every trading day. Eleven declined by more than 5%, led by Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail, Physicswallah and Techno Electric and Engineering.

The breadth data points to sustained selling beneath the headline index decline, with weakness concentrated

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Persistent declines across a wide group warn that market weakness is broader than the index performance suggests.

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12:24 AMEconomic Times

India’s balance of payments slips into deficit in Q1FY27

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India recorded an $8.1 billion balance of payments deficit in the first quarter of FY27, driven mainly by capital-account outflows. The current account deficit widened to $3.1 billion as higher fuel costs expanded the merchandise trade gap, while strong services exports and remittances only partly offset the pressure.

Capital leaving the country turned an otherwise manageable current-account gap into an overall external deficit.

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The data raises the sensitivity of India's currency, reserves and inflation outlook to oil prices and foreign capital flows.

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4:12 AMEconomic Times

IPO rush: 5 companies to raise Rs 5,499 crore next week; Shiprocket, 4 others to list

Summary

Five companies are scheduled to raise a combined Rs 5,499.32 crore between August 17 and 21, led by Horizon Industrial Parks. Five recently completed IPOs, including Shiprocket, are also set to list.

The pipeline shows that primary-market activity remains strong even as investors face a crowded calendar

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A busy IPO week will test whether investor demand can absorb fresh supply without weakening secondary-market liquidity.

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12:25 AMEconomic Times

Svatantra Microfin files draft papers for Rs 3,000 crore IPO

Summary

Svatantra Microfin has filed draft papers for a Rs 3,000 crore IPO, comprising a Rs 1,500 crore fresh issue and a Rs 1,500 crore offer for sale. The fresh capital will support growth, while investors Advent International and Multiples plan to reduce their holdings; assets under management stood at Rs 21,093 crore in March 2026.

The IPO would give Svatantra more capital to expand its microfinance book while allowing existing

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The proposed issue could reset valuations for India's fast-growing microfinance sector and provide a public-market funding route for expansion.

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5:26 AMEconomic Times

Madhusudan Kela’s portfolio: 7 stocks rally up to 135% in CY26

Summary

Madhusudan Kela’s disclosed portfolio of 19 stocks was valued at about Rs 2,665 crore as of August 14. Seven holdings rose between 10% and 135% in CY26, while five fell 15% to 30%.

The portfolio’s gains are concentrated rather than broad-based, with a handful of winners offsetting sizeable

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The divergent returns show that following a prominent investor’s portfolio does not remove stock-specific risk.

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4:37 AMEconomic Times

F&O Talk: Nifty consolidation to continue says Sudeep Shah; gives Tata Motors, Lenskart, Honasa strategy

Summary

The Nifty is expected to remain range-bound, with support at 24,200 to 24,150 and resistance at 24,550 to 24,600. Strong Put writing points to limited downside, while PSU banks, defence, auto and chemicals show relative technical strength.

Options positioning is containing near-term downside, but it has not created a catalyst for a

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The market is offering a tactical trading range rather than a clear directional signal.

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3:16 AMEconomic Times

ETMarkets Smart Talk| Where is the value? Sachin Bajaj favours financials, healthcare, capex plays

Summary

Sachin Bajaj expects Indian equities to enter a more favourable phase as earnings recover, valuations moderate and domestic flows remain strong. He prefers financials, healthcare, capital goods, digital platforms and manufacturing beneficiaries, while warning against expensive stocks.

The investment case rests on earnings improvement and domestic liquidity, not on further valuation expansion.

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The outlook is constructive, but it shifts the burden of returns from broad market exposure to valuation discipline and earnings delivery.

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2:41 AMEconomic Times

Adani Enterprises, HDFC Bank among 10 stocks with highest increase in mutual fund holdings in value terms

Summary

Mutual funds raised their holdings in 10 major Indian companies during the June quarter, with the largest value additions in ICICI Bank and HDFC Bank. All 10 stocks gained during the quarter, led by Adani Enterprises, InterGlobe Aviation and Bajaj Finance.

The buying reflects institutional preference for large financials and selected growth companies, but the gains

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Institutional flows are reinforcing leadership in a narrow set of stocks, which can support prices but also increase crowding risk.

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2:37 AMEconomic Times

ETMarkets Management Talk| MAN Industries eyes bigger Saudi footprint; region could contribute 35–40% of revenue in 3 years: Nikhil Mansukhani

Summary

MAN Industries expects Saudi Arabia to generate 35% to 40% of its revenue within three years. It is targeting FY27 revenue of Rs 5,000 crore, supported by Saudi expansion, its Dammam facility and a seamless pipe plant in Jammu.

The company is pursuing a major geographic shift that could materially expand revenue, but it

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Saudi expansion could accelerate growth, but it raises the company’s dependence on one market and on flawless project execution.

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2:23 AMEconomic Times

Nifty at risk below 24,000; MCX, Havells among stocks to watch next week: Rupak De

Summary

The Nifty has weakened as momentum fades, with 24,000 identified as a crucial support level. A break could turn the short-term trend bearish, while auto and PSU banks remain preferred sectors and MCX, ELGI Equipments, Havells and Himadri Speciality Chemical are highlighted for trading opportunities.

A close below 24,000 would change the market setup from consolidation to a more defensive

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The Nifty is approaching a technical fault line that could determine whether the current weakness stays contained or deepens.

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1:59 AMEconomic Times

Independence Day 2026: 4 stocks that have been part of Sensex since inception. Do you own any?

Summary

Reliance Industries, Hindustan Unilever, ITC and Larsen and Toubro have remained part of the Sensex since its inception. Their long market histories reflect different paths of business transformation and sharply varying recent performance.

Longevity in the index signals durable economic relevance, not uniform investment performance. These companies show

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The four stocks illustrate that staying power can preserve market relevance, but it does not guarantee superior returns.

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12:32 AMEconomic Times

Independence Day 2026: How Sensex skyrocketed 8,500% in less than 35 years since 1991 liberalisation reforms

Summary

The Sensex has gained about 8,500% since India began its 1991 liberalisation reforms, translating into roughly 14% annual compounding. The benchmark continued rising through financial scandals, economic crises and geopolitical shocks.

The decisive shift was the creation of a more market-oriented economy that allowed corporate earnings,

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India's post-reform equity performance shows how sustained economic liberalisation can outweigh repeated market shocks over long investment horizons.

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