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On August 21, seven stocks in the Nifty500 pack closed more than 1% above their VWAP (Volume Weighted Average Price), suggesting a potential bullish trend, according to technical scan data from stockedge.com.

Anuj Puri of ANAROCK Group suggests home loan rate hikes may affect affordable and mid-range housing demand. Luxury housing is expected to remain stable. Cost-sensitive buyers might delay purchases. Demand for larger homes, driven by lifestyle needs, is less vulnerable. Developers may offer flexible pricing to optimize costs. The real estate sector is watching interest rate impacts.

Despite earlier earnings downgrades, brokerages anticipate a rebound in India Inc s earnings, potentially reaching double-digits after five quarters, fueled by a low base and early Diwali. Opportunities are seen in domestic-focused sectors like financials and consumer goods. Several brokerages have updated their stock recommendations, highlighting large-cap, mid-cap, and small-cap companies poised for growth.

GMR Airports board on Thursday approved a proposal to raise up to Rs 5,000 crore through issuance of securities.

Norway-based Norges Bank bought over 14.62 lakh shares worth Rs 158 crore in Clean Science and Technology via block deal on Thursday. Nippon India Mutual Fund, SBI Mutual Fund and Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Company were also buyers in the bulk deals where promoters Asha Ashok Boob and Ashok Ramnarayan Boob together sold over 1.9 crore shares.

Indian markets closed higher for the sixth session, with Nifty holding above key support. Analysts recommend buying Devyani International and Lemon Tree Hotels, projecting up to 9% gains after strong breakout signals and bullish technical indicators.

Markets regulator Sebi has proposed a new accredited investors-only alternative investment fund (AIF) regime with lesser compliance rules, a move aimed at enabling sophisticated investors to back higher-risk ventures more efficiently, its senior official said on Thursday.

Walmart shares slipped over 5% after Q2 results, despite strong sales growth and an upbeat FY26 outlook. Operating income fell 8.2% on legal and restructuring costs, while Wall Street weakness added selling pressure.

Gold futures at MCX experienced a decline, falling by Rs 304 to Rs 99,000/10 grams, marking a Rs 1,200 drop in a week. Silver contracts remained nearly flat at Rs 1,12,506/kg. Market volatility is high ahead of the Fed Chairman s speech at the Jackson Hole Symposium.

GIFT City’s IFSC is emerging as a global financial hub, with fund commitments projected to exceed USD 100 billion by 2030, driven by reforms, rising investor participation, and rapid growth in alternative investment funds.