The dollar remained rangebound as investors awaited President Trump's Federal Reserve Board nominee. U.S. services sector activity flatlined in July, highlighting the impact of tariffs. Despite this, the dollar's movements were muted, with traders hesitant to take positions before the Fed announcement.
Following the stake sale, shares of One97 Communications fell 1.45% to 1,062 apiece on NSE, while the scrip of the company went lower by 1.23% to 1,065 on BSE.
UBS has initiated coverage on power generation equipment manufacturers, issuing 'buy' ratings for BHEL, Waaree Energies, Premier Energies, and Suzlon. The brokerage anticipates a significant investment of 11 trillion in India's power sector between FY25-FY30, driven by policy tailwinds and technology adoption. Solar energy is expected to dominate the profit pool, followed by thermal, with BHEL maintaining a strong position.
Following weak US jobs data, the likelihood of an RBI repo rate cut has grown, fueled by anticipation of a potential Fed rate cut in September. Despite some traders leaning towards a rate cut, the RBI's Monetary Policy Committee is expected to maintain a pause with a neutral stance.
India's demat accounts have surpassed 20 crore, fueled by a surge in investor sign-ups, particularly among young individuals under 30, who constitute approximately 75% of new account openings. While the pace of growth has slowed in 2025 compared to 2024, the increase is also attributed to investors holding multiple accounts.
Margin Trading Funding (MTF) in India reached a record high in August, exceeding 96,000 crore, reflecting strong investor confidence despite market fluctuations. This surge indicates a growing appetite among retail investors to borrow for stock market investments. Hindustan Aeronautics, Tata Motors, and TCS are among the most traded stocks using borrowed funds, highlighting specific investment preferences.
