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Macro pressure deepens, testing India’s market resilience

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8:30 PMEconomic Times

Stocks in news: HDFC Bank, Infosys, Yes Bank, Hindustan Zinc and RVNL

Summary

Indian equities fell as higher global bond yields and elevated crude prices pressured risk appetite, sending the Nifty 50 down 198.50 points and the Sensex down 570.59 points. HDFC Bank received regulatory approval to appoint a new managing director and CEO, while Infosys and other named companies faced investor attention amid the broader selloff.

The market decline reflects a macro repricing that is affecting sectors and individual stocks alike.

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Why it matters

Macro pressure is overwhelming company-specific developments, leaving even major corporate announcements unlikely to support valuations on their own.

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6:47 AMEconomic Times

Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Monday

Summary

Sensex and Nifty extended their losses to a fourth session as heavy foreign institutional selling, rising bond yields and elevated crude prices pressured equities. The selloff erased about Rs 5 lakh crore in market value, while analysts urged long-term investors to accumulate gradually.

Foreign selling and macroeconomic pressure have shifted the market from a correction to a broader

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Why it matters

The market is facing simultaneous pressure from global rates, energy costs and foreign outflows, limiting the scope for a quick rebound.

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3:14 AMEconomic Times

What will bring foreign investors back to Indian stock market? 5 things that should go right

Summary

Foreign portfolio investors sold more than Rs 25,000 crore of Indian equities in September as higher US bond yields, expensive crude and a weaker rupee reduced India's relative appeal. A return of foreign buying would likely require softer global yields and oil prices, currency stability, stronger second-quarter earnings and more attractive valuations.

The immediate obstacle is the external macro backdrop, not simply investor sentiment toward India. Foreign

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A reversal in foreign flows depends on several external and domestic conditions improving at the same time.

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10:15 PMEconomic Times

Will Nifty's 8-week losing streak trigger a relief rally but the big bottom isn't in yet

Summary

Only 12% of NSE 500 stocks are above their 20-day moving averages and 16% are above their 50-day averages, pointing to deeply weak short-term breadth. Healthier medium- and long-term breadth suggests any rebound may be a short-covering rally within a broader correction rather than a durable market bottom.

The decisive signal is the divergence between beaten-down short-term breadth and less damaged longer-term trends.

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Why it matters

A rebound could lift the index without repairing the wider market, making stock selection more important than headline index gains.

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10:05 PMEconomic Times

Nifty rebound in sight after record 8-week losing streak: Analysts

Summary

The Nifty has approached a support zone between 22,000 and 22,600 after an eight-week losing streak, prompting expectations of a technical rebound. Analysts favor Indian Hotels and Mankind Pharma, while flagging weakness in IOC and Torrent Pharma.

The market is oversold enough to attract short-term buyers, but support levels alone do not

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A technical bounce may offer trading opportunities without signaling a broad return to risk appetite.

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2:37 AMEconomic Times

After Nifty’s longest losing streak in 25 years, what should investors do now?

Summary

The Nifty has recorded its longest weekly losing streak in 25 years and is trading below its 200-week moving average. Analysts are urging caution, with 22,600 identified as a key level that must be decisively reclaimed to reduce the risk of further declines.

The breach of a long-term technical support level shifts the burden onto buyers to prove

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Why it matters

The Nifty's position below long-term support makes capital preservation more important than chasing a short-term rebound.

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8:33 PMEconomic Times

Largecaps bear brunt of selloff as 84% of Nifty50 stocks slip below 200-DMAs

Summary

The selloff has pushed 84% of Nifty 50 constituents below their 200-day moving averages, with Tata Motors and Infosys among the prominent decliners. Smaller stocks have shown greater resilience, as several Nifty 500 companies outperform established blue-chip names.

The decisive shift is a broad breakdown in large-cap market breadth rather than weakness confined

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Why it matters

Weakness across blue chips threatens index stability even if pockets of the broader market continue to outperform.

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11:58 PMEconomic Times

HDFC Bank shares rise 2% after appointing Anup Bagchi as new CEO, Q2 biz update. Buy, sell or hold?

Summary

HDFC Bank appointed Anup Bagchi as its new managing director and CEO, ending months of uncertainty over its leadership succession. The bank also reported strong loan and deposit growth in the second quarter, while Jefferies, Morgan Stanley and Citi maintained positive ratings.

Leadership uncertainty has shifted from a near-term risk to an execution test under Bagchi. Strong

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Why it matters

The appointment removes an overhang from India’s largest private-sector bank, but its valuation now depends on operating delivery rather than succession clarity.

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11:09 PMEconomic Times

TCS, Infosys and other IT stocks in focus after Accenture Q4 revenue, outlook beat estimates

Summary

Indian IT stocks are in focus after Accenture reported fourth-quarter revenue and guidance above market expectations. The result points to a possible recovery in discretionary technology spending, although Indian IT companies still face weak near-term growth and pricing pressure linked to artificial intelligence.

Accenture’s outlook improves the sector’s demand narrative, but it does not remove the gap between

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Why it matters

The read-through could lift sentiment, but durable sector recovery requires better growth in reported bookings and margins, not just stronger guidance from a global peer.

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8:54 PMEconomic Times

Blockbuster Accenture show holds out hope for battered Indian IT

Summary

Accenture's stronger-than-expected performance has revived hopes that corporate clients are restarting discretionary technology spending. Its outlook points to improving demand and stable margins, while underscoring the need for Indian IT firms to strengthen their artificial intelligence capabilities.

The key shift is a possible recovery in discretionary technology budgets, an area that has

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Why it matters

A sustained return of discretionary spending would improve growth prospects for India's large IT exporters after a prolonged slowdown.

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5:29 AMEconomic Times

IT Q2 Preview: Muted growth, steady margins likely; deal conversion, AI deflation in focus

Summary

India's leading IT companies are expected to report modest second-quarter revenue growth and largely stable margins. Geopolitical uncertainty is likely to keep discretionary spending restrained, prolong decision cycles and increase scrutiny of how AI affects traditional services and revenue timelines.

Weak discretionary demand remains the immediate constraint, while delayed deal conversion could push a broader

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Why it matters

The results will show whether India's IT sector can protect profitability while waiting for delayed client spending and absorbing AI-driven pricing changes.

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11:47 PMEconomic Times

German Green Steel shares list at 3% premium over IPO price on BSE

Summary

German Green Steel shares listed at Rs 143.15 on the BSE, a 3% premium to the Rs 139 IPO price. The Rs 303.90 crore issue was subscribed 30.42 times, with particularly strong demand from retail and non-institutional investors.

The modest premium shows that heavy oversubscription did not produce a comparable first-day gain. Investors

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The debut reinforces that high IPO subscription ratios are not reliable indicators of large listing gains.

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8:27 PMEconomic Times

September IPO rush draws $1 billion FPI money even as listed stocks see record outflows

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Foreign portfolio investors invested $1 billion in India's primary market in September while withdrawing $4.8 billion from listed equities. Of the 96 IPOs launched in 2026, 34 arrived in September, with the planned Jio Platforms offering likely to shape future primary-market flows.

The divergence shows that foreign investors are selective rather than abandoning Indian equities altogether. New

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India's IPO market remains a funding channel even as foreign investors reduce exposure to listed stocks.

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4:24 AMEconomic Times

IPO bonanza: 29 companies to list this week; GMPs signal returns of up to 59%

Summary

Twenty-nine companies are scheduled to list this week after a strong fundraising period in the primary market. Grey market signals are mixed, with Vans Electroengineerings indicating a potential gain of up to 59% while several other issues point to flat debuts.

The uneven grey market signals suggest that investor appetite is selective rather than broad-based. Strong

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This week's listings will test whether India's IPO enthusiasm can translate into reliable post-listing performance.

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2:02 PMEconomic Times

National Housing Bank set to conduct forensic audit of SRG Housing Finance

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The National Housing Bank has initiated a forensic audit of SRG Housing Finance amid allegations of fictitious loans and irregular repayment records. The review will examine customer data and loan-origination processes, following earlier findings that potentially false loans totaled between ₹300 crore and ₹400 crore.

The audit moves concerns about SRG's lending practices from preliminary findings toward a formal examination

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A confirmed loan-fraud scheme of this scale could damage confidence in housing finance and force wider regulatory intervention.

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4:01 PMEconomic Times

DIAL raises 3,500 crore to refinance $522.6 m dollar bonds

Summary

Delhi International Airport Ltd raised ₹3,500 crore through 15-year rupee-denominated non-convertible debentures. The proceeds will refinance $522.6 million of dollar bonds due in October 2026, with IIFCL and banks among the major subscribers.

The refinancing shifts DIAL's upcoming maturity from dollar exposure toward long-duration rupee funding. That reduces

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Why it matters

DIAL has reduced its near-term foreign-currency refinancing risk ahead of a large bond maturity.

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9:30 PMBloomberg Markets

India’s Margin Trading Boom Drives Stock Brokers to Debt Market

Summary

Indian stock brokers are borrowing billions of dollars in the short-term debt market to fund investors’ growing use of leveraged equity positions.

Broker borrowing is becoming a key link between India’s credit markets and its equity rally.

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Leverage is shifting more market risk into the funding system that supports equity trading.

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Other Developments

A curated list of other prominent stories from this day.

11:53 PMEconomic Times

Runwal Enterprises shares to list today; check GMP and key details ahead of debut

Summary

Runwal Enterprises is set to list on the BSE and NSE after its Rs 500 crore fresh-issue IPO was subscribed 2.64 times. Its zero grey-market premium points to expectations of a debut close to the Rs 305 issue price, despite stronger demand from institutional and non-institutional investors than from retail buyers.

The flat grey-market signal suggests subscription strength has not translated into aggressive listing demand. Investors

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Why it matters

The debut will test whether institutional subscription can support valuation when secondary-market enthusiasm remains muted.

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11:34 PMEconomic Times

4 SME IPOs to list today; Bench Mark Infotech Services, Himalayan Solar among highly subscribed issues

Summary

Bench Mark Infotech Services, Himalayan Solar, Dudani Retail and Sai Urja Indo Ventures are set to list on the BSE and NSE SME platforms after collectively raising Rs 146 crore. Bench Mark attracted the strongest demand, with total subscription exceeding 100 times.

The listings will test whether extraordinary subscription levels can withstand the lower liquidity and wider

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Why it matters

These debuts show the continued appetite for smaller-company IPOs, while underscoring the liquidity risk that follows the initial demand surge.

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10:23 PMEconomic Times

Orient Cables shares to list today; GMP signals 45% premium over issue price

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Orient Cables is set to list after a Rs 552 crore IPO comprising a Rs 320 crore fresh issue and a Rs 232 crore offer for sale. Grey-market indications point to a potential 45% premium over the issue price.

The expected premium signals strong near-term demand, but it does not establish the company’s long-term

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Why it matters

A sharp debut would reinforce investor appetite for new issues while raising the bar for post-listing performance.

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10:23 PMEconomic Times

AceVector shares to list today; Check GMP ahead of debut

Summary

AceVector is set to list after raising Rs 420 crore at a price band of Rs 30 to Rs 32 per share. The offering included a Rs 287 crore fresh issue and a Rs 133 crore offer for sale.

The fresh capital gives AceVector more funding for its business, while the offer-for-sale component allows

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The debut will show whether investors are rewarding new capital deployment or simply chasing IPO liquidity.

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10:19 PMEconomic Times

Vishal Nirmiti IPO Day 3: GMP at 9%; Check subscription, key details and analyst view

Summary

Vishal Nirmiti’s IPO is trading at a grey-market premium of Rs 20, or 9.09%, over the upper end of its price band. The indication points to expectations of a premium listing.

The grey-market premium suggests demand ahead of the listing, but it remains an informal signal

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The issue shows how grey-market pricing can shape expectations before public price discovery begins.

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10:00 PMEconomic Times

Negative Breakout: These 7 stocks cross below their 200 DMAs

Summary

Seven stocks have fallen below their 200-day moving averages, a widely used gauge of a stock’s long-term trend. The move marks a negative technical breakout for each name.

A break below the 200-day average can trigger selling from momentum investors and weaken the

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Long-term trend breaks can turn isolated declines into broader portfolio and sector de-risking.

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9:41 PMEconomic Times

These stocks defy market volatility, extend rally beyond US-Iran ceasefire

Summary

Several stocks continued rising through the volatility surrounding the US-Iran conflict and after the ceasefire, even as the broader market moved sharply. The Nifty later rose from 22,421 to 25,178, with midcaps and smallcaps showing a similar pattern.

The stocks’ resilience suggests that company-specific earnings, sector positioning, or domestic demand outweighed the geopolitical

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Resilient stocks can attract capital during volatile periods, but their outperformance may become vulnerable if market breadth weakens.

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8:30 PMEconomic Times

D-Street poised for a positive start as GIFT Nifty trades firmly higher

Summary

GIFT Nifty points to a stronger opening after the Nifty recorded its eighth consecutive weekly decline. Foreign selling, higher bond yields and a weaker rupee continue to weigh on sentiment, with the 200-week exponential moving average viewed as a key technical support level.

The higher indicated open would be a tactical rebound, not evidence that the broader downtrend

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A positive open may ease immediate pressure, but macro and technical risks still point to fragile market conditions.

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6:17 AMEconomic Times

Valuations of IT stocks already capture most of AI disruption risk: Chintan Haria

Summary

The Nifty IT index has fallen 25% in 2026, potentially pricing in much of the expected disruption from artificial intelligence. Chintan Haria of ICICI Prudential AMC sees selective opportunities in companies benefiting from data engineering, cloud migration, legacy modernisation and AI integration.

The key shift is from treating AI as a blanket threat to separating vulnerable service

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A sector-wide selloff may be creating opportunities, but only for IT firms with credible exposure to the next phase of technology spending.

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3:57 AMEconomic Times

Bajaj Finance: Why this rare Nifty outperformer is likely to reward investors in a muted market

Summary

Bajaj Finance has fallen about 2% in 2026, far less than the Nifty's roughly 13% decline, despite foreign portfolio investor outflows of $26.8 billion. Its relative strength is tied to a Rs 17,500 crore capital raise through a QIP and promoter warrants, which Jefferies estimates could lift FY28 estimated book value per share by 8%, even with broadly flat EPS.

The capital raise has strengthened Bajaj Finance's balance sheet and improved its future lending capacity

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Bajaj Finance shows how balance-sheet strength can protect a financial stock when weak markets and foreign selling pressure valuations.

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3:07 AMEconomic Times

Rate cut cycle near turning point. What lies ahead for Indian bonds?

Summary

The RBI is expected to signal a shift toward tighter monetary policy at its October meeting as stronger growth, rising oil prices and elevated US Treasury yields increase inflation risks. Higher domestic rates could support the rupee but raise borrowing costs for the government and companies while weighing on equities and consumption.

The key shift is from supporting growth through rate cuts to preserving inflation and currency

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A change in the RBI's rate stance would reset borrowing costs and asset valuations across Indian markets.

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2:21 AMEconomic Times

Axis Direct picks 5 smallcap stocks with up to 40% upside potential. How many do you have?

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After eight consecutive weeks of market losses, Axis Direct has identified five small-cap stocks with potential upside of as much as 40% following the correction.

The correction has lowered entry prices, but it has not removed the liquidity and execution

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Small-cap valuations may look cheaper after the sell-off, but the risk of mistaking a correction for a durable opportunity remains high.

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2:04 AMEconomic Times

7 midcap stocks with rising EPS for four straight quarters. Are they in your portfolio?

Summary

Seven NSE mid-cap companies, including Poonawalla Fincorp, Nykaa, Laurus Labs and Lodha Developers, recorded sequential EPS growth for four consecutive quarters through the June 2026 quarter, according to StockEdge data.

Four quarters of sequential EPS growth provide evidence of improving operating momentum, but they do

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Consistent EPS improvement narrows the mid-cap search to companies showing measurable earnings momentum rather than only market narratives.

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