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As reported by PT News, the Indian stock market begins the week at an important technical juncture with Nifty 50 support zone of 24,200 and resistance near 24,500 remaining crucial for traders. The broader market is showing selective strength, with foreign portfolio investors returning to buying mode and several sectors attracting attention on corporate developments and earnings. Technical commentary suggests the Nifty could remain relatively resilient as long as the 24,000–24,200 support zone holds, with a sustained move above 24,500 potentially improving the near-term market setup. However, investors should remain selective as geopolitical risks and elevated wholesale inflation could keep volatility high.
According to PT News, foreign portfolio investors have returned to buying Indian stocks with ₹16,621 crore flowing into Indian equities in August. This development is particularly important as sustained FPI buying can provide support to large-cap stocks and benchmark indices. However, investors continue monitoring global uncertainties, including upcoming Federal Reserve minutes for clues about US interest-rate outlook and weak US retail sales updates that have caused Wall Street to slip from record levels. The return of foreign buying and continued strength in midcaps provide positive signals, but investors should focus on stock-specific fundamentals rather than making decisions solely on short-term market movements.
As reported by PT News, several stocks remain in focus based on corporate developments and earnings. PB Fintech is among the stocks to watch as mutual-fund data indicates it was one of the preferred small- and midcap names in July, with Biocon and PB Fintech featured prominently in mutual funds' SMID buy list. Vodafone Idea shares have gained nearly 11% in three sessions amid market buzz around a possible tariff hike, with any confirmed tariff-related development remaining a key trigger for the telecom stock. Meanwhile, Amber Enterprises is expected to manufacture Oppo, OnePlus and RealMe smartphones in India, with production expected to begin around the March 2027 quarter, highlighting the company's growing role in India's electronics manufacturing ecosystem.
According to PT News, 396 infrastructure projects worth ₹18.66 lakh crore have been recommended for approval under PM GatiShakti, with continued government infrastructure spending expected to support construction, engineering, capital goods, logistics and related sectors. In the banking sector, Punjab & Sind Bank is exploring a QIP fundraising option to raise capital while reducing government holding. Meanwhile, General Insurance Corporation of India reported a 31.10% decline in consolidated net profit, while Manappuram Home Finance saw a 79.31% decline in standalone net profit. The banking sector is also facing changes in loan pricing transparency, which could affect the competitive advantage traditionally enjoyed by some PSU banks.
