Technocraft Ventures, a wastewater treatment firm, has filed for an IPO with SEBI to raise funds through a fresh issue of shares and an offer for sale by a promoter. The IPO aims to raise 138 crore for working capital.
Indian stock markets faced a tough week. Nifty 50 and Sensex both declined. Global worries and continuous selling by foreign investors impacted the market. Analyst Sudeep Shah suggests caution. Nifty's key support is around 24200-24150. Bank Nifty's support lies near 54950-54850. Auto sector shows resilience. Pharma and IT sectors face bearish trends.
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MSCIs August 2025 review added 4 stocks from India to the Standard Index, while 2 are excluded, with multiple float-adjustment changes. Several Smallcap inclusions and exclusions are also confirmed.These adjustments will take effect from 26 August 2025, with India expected to see a net outflow of USD 250270 million, according to the estimates by domestic brokerage firm Nuvama Alternative & Quantitative Research. Here are the stocks that were included or saw a weight up in the MSCI indices, along with the expected inflows/outflow:
Arbitrage and multi-asset allocation funds are gaining traction among Indian investors, showcasing substantial AUM growth of 22.2% and 15.4% respectively in the June 2025 quarter. Investors are increasingly favoring low-risk, diversified hybrid schemes. Private banks and IT sectors dominate equity holdings, while government securities lead in debt, despite a slight dip. Refineries saw significant growth, reflecting renewed market interest.
SEBI proposes to increase resident Indian participation in Foreign Portfolio Investments by enabling retail schemes in IFSCs to register as FPIs and aligning contribution limits. Indian mutual funds may also become constituents of FPIs, allowing investment in overseas funds with Indian securities exposure. Public feedback is invited by August 29, 2025, potentially reshaping FPI operations in India.
The upcoming week of August is packed with dividend declarations and corporate actions from several companies across sectors like FMCG, finance, energy, and infrastructure.Heavyweights like Akzo Nobel, Grasim, ICICI Bank, Godrej Consumer, Pidilite, and many more are scheduled to distribute generous payouts. Under the T+1 settlement cycle, investors must purchase shares one trading day before the ex-date to qualify for dividends or corporate actions.
Amidst a sixth consecutive weekly decline for Nifty, analysts suggest caution, particularly in mid and small caps due to tariff concerns. PG Electroplast faces a grim outlook after a 20% drop. The expert recommends exiting on bounces rather than bottom-fishing. Top picks include buying Medanta and CDSL, while suggesting selling Tata Motors August futures.
India's investment landscape is diversifying, driven by market growth and rising financialization, according to Vikas Khemani. He anticipates the coexistence of various investment styles, mirroring trends in mature markets like the US. Khemani expresses strong optimism about India's wealth creation cycle, highlighting opportunities as the nation's GDP expands, with domestic investors playing a crucial role.
Reserve Bank of India maintains repo rate at 5.50% in August 2025. This decision follows earlier rate cuts and CRR reduction. Experts suggest focusing on high-rated bonds with 2-4 year duration. A possible rate cut may occur in October 2025. Investors should consider moderate-duration fixed income strategies. Global economic factors and Federal Reserve policies will influence future decisions.
