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Benchmarks underperformed Broder market Indices
Benchmarks gains nearly 1% for the week
Adani Enterprises gains the most in Nifty, gains nearly 5% for the week.
Adani Enterprises, Eternal and State Bank of India are the top gainers in Nifty.
Benchmarks gain higher for the 3rdconsecutive week.
Nifty Midcap 150 gains over 1.5% for the week, led by Poonawala Fincorp, KPR Mill.
Nifty Midcap 150 close higher for the 3rdconsecutive week.
Nifty Smallcap 250 close higher for the 3rdconsecutive week.
Nifty SMallcap 250 close over 2% for the week, led by Anant Raj and Netweb Tech
Nifty PSU Bank gains nearly 5% for the week, emerges as the top gaining sector for the week.
UCO Bank and Bank of Baroda gains the most in Nifty PSU Bank
Nifty PSU Bank and Realty gains over 4% for the week
All sectoral Indices gain higher for the week barring Meida and FMCG
Nifty PSU Bank, Realty, Metal, Pharma , Auto and Oil and Gas gains for the 3rd consecutive week
Nifty Bank snaps 4-week gaining streak.
Benchmarks underperformed Broder market Indices
Benchmarks gains nearly 1% for the week
Adani Enterprises gains the most in Nifty, gains nearly 5% for the week.
Adani Enterprises, Eternal and State Bank of India are the top gainers in Nifty.
Benchmarks gain higher for the 3rdconsecutive week.
Nifty Midcap 150 gains over 1.5% for the week, led by Poonawala Fincorp, KPR Mill.
Nifty Midcap 150 close higher for the 3rdconsecutive week.
Nifty Smallcap 250 close higher for the 3rdconsecutive week.
Nifty SMallcap 250 close over 2% for the week, led by Anant Raj and Netweb Tech
Nifty PSU Bank gains nearly 5% for the week, emerges as the top gaining sector for the week.
UCO Bank and Bank of Baroda gains the most in Nifty PSU Bank
Nifty PSU Bank and Realty gains over 4% for the week
All sectoral Indices gain higher for the week barring Meida and FMCG
Nifty PSU Bank, Realty, Metal, Pharma , Auto and Oil and Gas gains for the 3rd consecutive week
Nifty Bank snaps 4-week gaining streak.
Rupee closed 3 paise stronger at 88.10 against US Dollar
It settled at 88.13 on Thursday
Source: Bloomberg
Deepak Nitrite's arm allots 48 lakh optionally convertible redeemable preference shares worth Rs 48 crore to another arm.
Maintain Overweight with a target price of Rs 2,600
Expect good recovery in asset quality and growth in H2
NIMs should fall in Q2 but lower than peers
Unsecured consumer slippages continue to move lower
The US Food and Drug Administration completed inspection at Indoco Remedies' API manufacturing facility in Navi Mumbai with no observation.
Oil India is in pact with Hindustan Copper Ltd. for mineral exploration, the company said in the exchange filing.
Currant Sea Investments BV will appoint non-executive director on board of IDFC First Bank, the private lender said in the exchange filing.
Vedanta has not been contact by Singapore Police Fore. No investigation is underway and the company hasi paid all dividends in full compliance with applicable laws and such irresponsible allegations are baseless, spokesperson said.
Patanjali Ayurved approached the Delhi High Court against an interim order that barred it from airing advertisements allegedly disparaging Dabur Chyawanprash.
During the hearing, the bench remarked that Patanjali's ad content appeared to be a case of generic disparagement, implicitly targeting Dabur.
Investors often look for stability and secure returns while choosing investment options. In India, Fixed Deposits (FDs) and Public Provident Fund (PPF) are two popular investment instruments for risk-averse investors. Both schemes are beneficial for long-term wealth creation as they offer assured returns with minimal risks.
However, both the investment options differ in interest rate, tenure, taxation and other features. So, choosing between the two leave investors in a dilemma.
Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. will power retailers with Nvidia accelerated computing.
TCC Concept will acquire stakes in Ppperfy, the company said in the exchange filing.
Aurobindo Pharma has reported a fire incident at it Andhra Pradesh unit. The fire at APL Healthcare unit caused partial damage to Granulation Area 8.
Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd. received showcause notice worth Rs 586 crore from GST Authorities, the company said in the exchange filing.
Rites Ltd. received order worth Rs 78.65 crore from NTPC Lt. for hiring diesel locomotives on lease basis, the company said in the exchange filing.
Whole-Time Director of EFC Limited, Nikhil Bhuta, is enthused about the company's latest foray into the furniture segment. In an interview with NDTV Profit, Bhuta noted that though this segment currently contributes only 3-5% to the top line, it is envisioned as a key component that completes the company's real estate eco system.
Graphite India acquired 6.82% stake in the NYSE-listed GrafTech International Ltd. for Rs 168 crore, the company said in the exchange filing.
Larsen & Toubro Ltd.'s construction equipment vertical received orders in the range of Rs 1,000–2,500 crore. The order is from coal and cement producers in India for mining equipment.
iValue Infosolutions Ltd.'s initial public offering entered its second day of bidding on Friday. On its launch day, the issue was subscribed 28%.
The IPO consists only of an offer for sale of 1.87 crore equity shares of face value of Rs 2 each.
The iValue Infosolutions IPO has been subscribed 42% as of 12:08 p.m. on Friday.
Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIBs): 5%
Non Institutional Investors (NIIs): 37%
Retail Investors: 66%
Vodafone Idea's plea on fresh AGR dues is set to be heard in the Supreme Court next Friday. Further, the Centre clarifies before the Supereme Court that it has no objection to Vodafone's plea.
The Supreme Court today briefly heard the plea by Vodafone Idea challenging the AGR demand of Rs 9,450 crores issued by the Department of Telecommunications, which was pending until financial year 2019.
EID Parry India Ltd. will sell entire 50% stake in joint venture Algavista Greentech to Synthite Industries.
Ashok Leyland's share price rose nearly 3% to reach an all-time high, trading at Rs 142.63 apiece on Friday. Before this, the scrip rallied for the past three trading sessions, and it has gained over 5% since Monday's close.
The scrip rose as much as 2.79% to Rs 142.63 apiece. It pared gains to trade 1.52% higher at Rs 140.87 apiece, as of 11:23 a.m.
Kaynes Technology Ltd. share price dropped 4.78% to Rs 6,940.00 apiece, the lowest level since Sept 8. Chief Executive Officer Rajesh Sharma resigned with effect from Oct 31, the company said in the exchange filing.
Kaynes Technology Ltd. share price dropped 4.78% to Rs 6,940.00 apiece, the lowest level since Sept 8. Chief Executive Officer Rajesh Sharma resigned with effect from Oct 31, the company said in the exchange filing.

Kaynes Technology's Chief Executive Officer Rajesh Sharma resigned with effect from Oct 31, the company said in the exchange filing.
Asahi India's board has approved to issue and allot 1.18 crore shares to eligible qualified institutional buyers at issue price Rs 844.79 apiece.
CESC's arm CESC Green Power will set up a solar cell and other ancillary manufacturing units for Rs 5,00 crore
Plans to set up 20 gateways/earth stations across Noida, Navi Mumbai and Chennai
Three sites being built currently or under construction
Starlink will conduct it's Spectrum test from Navi Mumbai terminals
Gateway infrastructure will require atleast 50,000 user terminals
User terminals to be imported from manufacturing units in Texas, LA and Seattle
Received provisional spectrum or test spectrum on Aug 12th
This comes as the Department of Telecommunication and TRAI are yet to reach a consensus on certain regulatory issues around spectrum pricing
Source: People In The Know
Vodafone Idea has its 25.63 crore shares trading on the National Stock Exchange, the highest among the NSE Nifty 200 index.
Yes Bank's 3 crore shares were traded on the exchange
Suzlon Energy's 2.5 crore shares were tarded as of 10:56 a.m.
Vodafone Idea has its 25.63 crore shares trading on the National Stock Exchange, the highest among the NSE Nifty 200 index.
Yes Bank's 3 crore shares were traded on the exchange
Suzlon Energy's 2.5 crore shares were tarded as of 10:56 a.m.

Gujarat Mineral Development Corp share price rose 5.62% to Rs 583 apiece. It was trading 2.98% higher at Rs 568.5 apiece as of 10:46 a.m.
Gujarat Mineral Development Corp share price rose 5.62% to Rs 583 apiece. It was trading 2.98% higher at Rs 568.5 apiece as of 10:46 a.m.

It's a right time to sell stocks if tarders have good stocks, said Anurag Singh, managing partner, Ansid Capital. Most markets have performed well in the current financial year.
The US economy is in its best shape ever. Economy reforms are underway in the US economy which will help. Weakness in services inflations shows the growth of the economy, he said.
Aurobindo Pharma Ltd.'s arm CuraTeQ Biologics completed phase 3 clinical study for Denosumab Biosimilar. The arm will put regulatory filings for Denosumab Biosimilar to European Union and the US.
Denosumab Biosimilar helps to mitigate fracture risk in postmenopausal women, the company said in the exchange filing.
Redington shares surged during early trade on Friday as iPhone 17 sales began in India and the tradimg volumes of the scrip surged. Redington is an official authorized distributor and reseller of Apple products in India and other regions.
Redignton stock rose as much as 7.38% during trade so far to Rs 309.4 apiece, the highest level since July 7, 2025 on the NSE. It was trading 7.01% higher at Rs 308.33 apiece, compared to an 0.40% decline in the benchmark Nifty 50 as of 10:06 a.m.
Redington shares surged during early trade on Friday as iPhone 17 sales began in India and the tradimg volumes of the scrip surged. Redington is an official authorized distributor and reseller of Apple products in India and other regions.
Redignton stock rose as much as 7.38% during trade so far to Rs 309.4 apiece, the highest level since July 7, 2025 on the NSE. It was trading 7.01% higher at Rs 308.33 apiece, compared to an 0.40% decline in the benchmark Nifty 50 as of 10:06 a.m.

The NSE Nifty PSU Bank index rose 1.57% to 7,405.45, the highest level since Aug 1. It was trading 1.56% higher at 7,417.9 as of 10:28 a.m.
The NSE Nifty PSU Bank index rose 1.57% to 7,405.45, the highest level since Aug 1. It was trading 1.56% higher at 7,417.9 as of 10:28 a.m.

The NSE Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex fell sharply as HDFC Bank Ltd., ICICI Bank Ltd. shares dragged. Traders booked profit after four-day rally before the weekend start, analysts said.
The indices were trading 0.43% and 0.46% down, respectively as of 10:17 a.m
Markets have seen technical good rally in last 10-15 days. All the good news including US Federal Reserve's rate cut and GST rate cuts are behind. So, profit taking is happening at around the levels of 25,400, according to Prashanth Tapse, a senior vice president, ,research), Mehta Equities Ltd.
"Nifty index is witnessing a minor profit taking ahead of weekend. Overall this is a buy on dip market till Nifty index is trading above 25050 spot levels on closing basis and expect it to test 25,500-25,600 spot levels in the near term," said Vipin Kumar, assistant vice president, technical and derivatives, research at Globe Capital Market Ltd.
The NSE Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex fell sharply as HDFC Bank Ltd., ICICI Bank Ltd. shares dragged. Traders booked profit after four-day rally before the weekend start, analysts said.
The indices were trading 0.43% and 0.46% down, respectively as of 10:17 a.m
Markets have seen technical good rally in last 10-15 days. All the good news including US Federal Reserve's rate cut and GST rate cuts are behind. So, profit taking is happening at around the levels of 25,400, according to Prashanth Tapse, a senior vice president, ,research), Mehta Equities Ltd.
"Nifty index is witnessing a minor profit taking ahead of weekend. Overall this is a buy on dip market till Nifty index is trading above 25050 spot levels on closing basis and expect it to test 25,500-25,600 spot levels in the near term," said Vipin Kumar, assistant vice president, technical and derivatives, research at Globe Capital Market Ltd.
Hindalco Industries Ltd.'s arm Novelis signed a pact in relation to issuance of $100 million municipal bonds, the company said in the exchange filing.
The Bank of Japan kept the rate steady at 0.5% in line with market expectations. The central bank sought time to get clarity over the unfolding economic situation amidst political uncertainty.
The Nikkei 225 hit a fresh high of 45,852.75 earlier. The index declined sharply after the central bank's rate decision. The index was trading 1.32% down at 44,706.14 as of 10:03 a.m.
Paytm's parent One 97 Communications Ltd. share price recovered from opening lows as BofA raised the target price. The US-headquartered brokerage firm believes that the business momentum is stable and there is more room to cut costs.
One 97 Communications share price fell 0.36% to Rs 1,224.9 apiece shortly after open. However, the stock price erased losses to trade flat at Rs 1,229 apiece as of 9:44 a.m., compared to 0.33% decline in the NSE Nifty 50 index.
Paytm's parent One 97 Communications Ltd. share price recovered from opening lows as BofA raised the target price. The US-headquartered brokerage firm believes that the business momentum is stable and there is more room to cut costs.
One 97 Communications share price fell 0.36% to Rs 1,224.9 apiece shortly after open. However, the stock price erased losses to trade flat at Rs 1,229 apiece as of 9:44 a.m., compared to 0.33% decline in the NSE Nifty 50 index.

On National Stock Exchange, eight sectoral indices advanced, two remained flat, and five declined out of 15.
On National Stock Exchange, eight sectoral indices advanced, two remained flat, and five declined out of 15.

Adani Enterprise Ltd., Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd., Shriram Finance Ltd., Larsen & Toubro Ltd., and Jio Financial Services added to the NSE Nifty 50 index.
ICICI Bank Ltd., HDFC Bank Ltd., Reliance Industries Ltd., Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., and Bharti Airtel Ltd. weighed on the NSE Nifty 50 index.
Adani Enterprise Ltd., Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd., Shriram Finance Ltd., Larsen & Toubro Ltd., and Jio Financial Services added to the NSE Nifty 50 index.
ICICI Bank Ltd., HDFC Bank Ltd., Reliance Industries Ltd., Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., and Bharti Airtel Ltd. weighed on the NSE Nifty 50 index.

The NSE Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex reversed a four-day winning streak at open on Friday. The indices were trading 0.21% and 0.08% down, respectively as of 9:20 a.m.
The NSE Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex reversed a four-day winning streak at open on Friday. The indices were trading 0.21% and 0.08% down, respectively as of 9:20 a.m.

The NSE Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex reversed a four-day winning streak at open on Friday. The indices were trading 0.21% and 0.08% down, respectively as of 9:20 a.m.
The NSE Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex reversed a four-day winning streak at open on Friday. The indices were trading 0.21% and 0.08% down, respectively as of 9:20 a.m.


The NSE Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex reversed a four-day winning streak at open on Friday. The indices were trading 0.21% and 0.08% down, respectively as of 9:20 a.m.
The NSE Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex reversed a four-day winning streak at open on Friday. The indices were trading 0.21% and 0.08% down, respectively as of 9:20 a.m.

The NSE Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex reversed a four-day winning streak at open on Friday. The indices were trading 0.21% and 0.08% down, respectively as of 9:20 a.m.
The NSE Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex reversed a four-day winning streak at open on Friday. The indices were trading 0.21% and 0.08% down, respectively as of 9:20 a.m.



Shares of Adani Group companies rose during early trade on Friday after the Securities and Exchange Board of India said in its final order that allegations by the Hindenburg case could not be established.
The regulator imposed no penalty and cleared Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone Ltd., Adani Power Ltd., and Adani Enterprises Ltd. of any liabilities. Adani Group Chairperson Gautam Adani and Adani Enterprises Managing Director Rajesh Adani were also cleared.
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Bajaj Auto Ltd., TVS Motor Co., Hero MotoCorp, and Eicher Motors Ltd. received share price target hikes from multinational brokerage Citi. The optimism comes from higher projected sales and earnings for two-wheeler makers in the coming three years.
Multiple macro tailwinds like income tax and GST cuts and expected reductions in interest rates will lead to volume and earnings growth, analysts said.
The yield on the 10-year bond opened flat at 6.52%
Source: Bloomberg
Rupee opened 9 paise weaker at 88.22 against US Dollar
It settled at 88.13 on Thursday
Source: Bloomberg
Shares of BEML Ltd., Bajaj Holdings and Investments Ltd., Paisalo Digital Ltd., and 51 other companies will be of interest on Friday, as it marks the last session for investors to buy shares to qualify for receiving the dividend before the stock goes ex/record-date.
The record date determines shareholder eligibility to receive a dividend.
Motilal Oswal Financial Services on Thursday settled proceedings with regards to to involvement and non-maintenance of records by one of its authorised partners—Om Securities. The settlement amount stood at Rs 34.85 lakh.
Motilal Oswal, in a statement issued in relation to the matter, said, "The SEBI settlement order announced today relates to involvement and non-maintenance of records by one of our authorised partners (AP)- Om Securities. We had to opt for the settlement route and the matter now stands resolved."
State Bank of India, L&T Finance Ltd., Cohance Lifesciences Ltd., One97 Communications Ltd., Axis Bank Ltd., Bank of Baroda Ltd., Maruti Suzuki India Ltd., and Indian Hotel Ltd., are among the companies garnering brokerage commentary today.
Analysts have shared their insights and, in several cases, revised their target prices based on their updated fundamental outlooks for these firms. Here are the key analyst calls to watch out for today:
Nifty September Futures up by 0.34% to 25,510 at a premium of 87 points.
Nifty September futures open interest down by 1.12%.
Nifty Options 23 September Expiry: Maximum Call open interest at 26,000 and Maximum Put open interest at 25,000.
Securities in Ban Period: Angelone, HFCL, RBL Bank.
Net direct tax collections for the financial year 2025-26, as of September 17, 2025, have shown a notable increase, rising by 9.18% to reach over Rs 10.82 lakh crore or $131 billion.
This growth is primarily attributed to a substantial decline in refunds issued by the Income Tax Department, a key indicator of efficiency in tax processing and compliance.
Nvidia Corp. agreed to invest $5 billion in Intel Corp. and said the two will co-develop chips for PCs and data centers, a surprise move to help prop up an ailing archrival that sent Intel shares soaring, Bloomberg reported.
Nvidia will buy Intel common stock at $23.28 per share, the two companies said on Thursday. Intel will use Nvidia’s graphics technology in upcoming personal computer chips and also provide its processors for data center products built around Nvidia hardware, as per Bloomberg.
Japan's Nikkei 225 hit a new high before the Bank of Japan's rate decision. The index rose 1.21% to a record high of 45,852.75 so far in Friday's session.
According to Reuters' poll, the Bank of Japan will likely keep the interest rate unchanged at 0.5%.
The GIFT Nifty was trading 0.18% or 46.50 points lower at 24,469.50 as of 6:31 a.m., which implied the NSE Nifty 50 will likely break its recent winning streak.
Texmaco Rail, Biocon, Vedanta, Sheela Foam, Thomas Cook, Allied Blenders and Distillers, and Sai Lifesciences shares prices are in focus.
The Nifty 50 and Sensex rose for four days in a row on Thursday tracking gains in HDFC Bank Ltd. and Infosys Ltd. share prices. The indices rose on positive global cues after the US Federal Reserve reduced rate in line with market expectations.
The Nifty 50 ended 0.37% higher at 25,423.60, and the Sensex ended 0.39% higher at 83,013.96.
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