Global & Domestic Cues
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US Markets ended firm: Dow +0.43%, S&P 500 +0.27%, Nasdaq +0.37%.
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Apple event: Unveiled iPhone 17 series – a key sentiment booster for global tech.
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Trade Optimism: Trump hinted at progress in India-US negotiations; PM Modi spoke of a bright future for bilateral trade.
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Gift Nifty signals a positive start above 25,000.
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Sector focus: Textile, Gems & Jewellery exporters may remain in the spotlight.
F&O Flows
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FIIs adding long positions gradually:
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Sep 7: 7.4% | Sep 8: 8% | Sep 9: 8.7%
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Shorts still remain near record highs → scope for short covering if momentum sustains.
Index Outlook
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NIFTY 50: Support 24,800 / 24,700; Resistance 25,000 / 25,100.
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Watch for breakout above 25,154 (Aug 21st high).
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BANKNIFTY: Support 54,000 / 53,800; Resistance 54,500 / 54,800.
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Index is ~500 pts away from its 20 DMA at 54,773.
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NIFTY FIN SERVICE: Support 25,900 / 25,800; Resistance 26,100 / 26,200.
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BSE Sensex: Support 80,600 / 80,400; Resistance 81,300 / 81,500.
Key Stocks & Sectors to Watch
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FMCG (Neutral) – Govt allows dual MRP display till Dec’25; GST-linked relabeling from Jan’26.
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Kotak Bank (Neutral) – Sumitomo Mitsui to sell 1.65% stake (₹6,166 cr block deal, floor ₹1,880).
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Yes Bank (+ve) – RBI clears nomination of new directors from SMBC & SBI.
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Bajaj Auto (+ve) – Price cuts (₹20k–24k) on GST relief; expected to boost demand.
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Sun Pharma (-ve) – Halol plant classified OAI, import alert to hit US sales.
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ICICI Pru Life (-ve) – 14.7% YoY fall in Aug individual APE; sector pressure except HDFC Life (+0.7%).
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Vodafone Idea (+ve) – Fresh plea in AGR dues case; early SC hearing sought.
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Blue Jet Healthcare (-ve) – Promoter OFS up to 6.84% stake at ₹675 (8% discount).
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Vikram Solar (+ve) – Strong Q1, PAT up 5x; guides for aggressive capacity expansion.
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Avanti Feeds & Shrimp Stocks (+ve) – EU clears 102 new fishery exporters from India.
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Sterling & Wilson (+ve) – Wins ₹415 cr solar EPC contract in Rajasthan.
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Bikaji Foods (Neutral) – Clarifies ED probe link; payments duly accounted.
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UCO Bank – Cuts MCLR 5–10 bps, raises 3M T-bill linked lending rate by 10 bps.
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General Insurers – Aug premiums mixed:
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ICICI Lombard +2.1% YoY
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Bajaj Allianz +18.8% YoY
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New India Assurance +8.7% YoY
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Industry up only +1.6% YoY
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IPOs Opening Today
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Urban Company – ₹1,900 Cr
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Shringar House – ₹400 Cr
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Dev Accelerator – ₹143 Cr
✅ Market Mood: Positive open expected on global cues & trade optimism. Tech & Auto in focus, but watch Sun Pharma & ICICI Pru Life for sectoral drag. Bank Nifty’s approach to its 20 DMA will be crucial.