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Indian equity markets rebounded 1% last week, fueled by the RBI s decision to maintain the repo rate at 5.5%, which improved market sentiment. With Q2FY26 earnings season commencing, investors will track corporate results. Key trading dates for potential momentum and sharp movements are October 6, 7, and 9, alongside crucial Nifty support and resistance levels.

Flipkart Investments plans to exit its entire 6% stake in Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands via a Rs 950 crore block deal, highlighting strong institutional interest in India’s premium apparel sector.

Analyst consensus highlights seven BSE mid-cap stocks with 30–40% upside potential over 12 months, including Suzlon Energy, Kalyan Jewellers, Crompton Greaves, Clean Science, Godrej Properties, Hexaware, and Whirlpool of India.

Five IPOs, including Tata Capital, LG Electronics India, and Rubicon Research, are launching this week with GMPs up to 20%, raising over Rs 28,000 crore across mainboard and SME segments.

D-Street anticipates a pivotal week driven by Q2 earnings, major IPOs, and crucial macroeconomic data releases. Global cues, including US updates and FII movements, alongside crude oil prices and currency fluctuations, are set to influence market sentiment. Technical levels will also be key factors for investors to monitor.

Brokerages are optimistic about select cement, steel tubes, and battery stocks, projecting double-digit returns for long-term investors. Emkay Global recommends ACC and Ambuja Cement, while Nuvama favors APL Apollo Tubes and Amara Raja Batteries. Axis Securities also suggests Star Cement, with potential upsides ranging from 12% to 28%.

9 penny stocks have delivered extraordinary returns, soaring up to 400% in just six months since FY26 began. Nine of these low-priced, actively traded small-cap stocks more than doubled investors wealth, highlighting their explosive growth potential. However, investors are cautioned about the high risks associated with these volatile assets.

Indian equity benchmarks ended the week higher, led by Nifty and Bank Nifty. Axis Securities’ top technical picks—Poonawalla Fincorp, Bank of Baroda, JK Paper—show 8–18% upside potential.

Bitcoin hits all-time high above $125,000

Bitcoin surged to $125,000 amid ETF inflows and US government shutdown uncertainty. Analysts see upside for Bitcoin and Ether, driven by adoption, staking, hedge assets, and decentralised finance.