Market Bizzz

Vinay Rajani of HDFC Securities suggests covering short positions in Nifty as it reaches a crucial support zone between 24,500-24,600, indicating an oversold condition. While the overall trend remains weak, a break above 24,890 could signal a bullish reversal. Rajani recommends Rallis India and JSW Steel as potential buys, citing positive results and technical setups.

Shanti Gold International IPO allotment status is expected to be finalized today, allowing investors to check their share allocation ahead of the August 1st NSE and BSE listing. The IPO, featuring 1.81 crore fresh equity shares at Rs 199 each, witnessed strong demand, including Rs 108 crore from anchor investors.

Ashish Chauhan highlights India’s growing global influence due to its economic and technological advancements. He notes a shift from multilateralism to bilateralism, benefiting India’s recognition on the world stage. Despite short-term market fluctuations, India’s long-term prospects remain strong, driven by favorable demographics and technological prowess, positioning it for significant growth.

The Indian equity market faced its fourth consecutive week of losses, with the Nifty50 index declining by 0.5% due to persistent FPI selling. A potential reversal is expected around July 29, which could signal a short-term top or bottom. Time-based analytics continue to play a crucial role in identifying key intraday and positional trading opportunities.

Jain Irrigation Systems reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 11.19 crore for the quarter ended June 2025, an 8.5% decrease from the previous year. Despite early monsoon impacting pipe demand, the company saw revenue growth in Micro Irrigation Systems, Tissue Culture, Exports, and Solar Agri Pumps.

Sahajanand Medical Technologies (SMT) has filed for an IPO with SEBI to raise funds through an offer-for-sale of 27,644,231 equity shares. Prominent shareholders like Samara Capital and Kotak Pre-IPO Opportunities Fund will be offloading shares. A leading player in India’s drug-eluting stent market, SMT boasts a 25% market share. The company’s revenue increased to ₹1,024.

Governor Malhotra praised US Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s efforts to uphold the central bank’s independence amidst political pressure. Malhotra highlighted Powell’s commitment to this principle, noting the widespread support he received from global finance leaders at a recent international gathering. This endorsement underscores the importance of central bank autonomy in maintaining economic stability.

The variable rate reverse repo auction saw strong demand. Banks chose to deposit funds with the Reserve Bank of India. This happened amidst a decrease in overnight money market rates. The central bank intervened to maintain rates around the policy repo rate. Lower auction size and liquidity expectations drove higher participation. The weighted average call rate also experienced a decline.

Bajaj Finance shares experienced a 4.7% drop on Friday due to analysts’ concerns about asset quality pressures within the MSME sector following the first-quarter results. JP Morgan anticipates potential negative earnings revisions stemming from downside risks to growth guidance and emerging stress in the MSME portfolio. UBS’s price target even suggests a possible downside of 18%.