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Amid 10 IPOs opening today, analysts suggest focusing on Solarworld Energy and Seshaasai Technologies for medium- to long-term gains due to strong revenue growth, rising profits, robust business models, and marquee clients, while GMP trends show early investor optimism across select issues.

Shares of Time Technoplast Ltd will trade ex-bonus on Tuesday, September 23, following its 1:1 bonus issue. Investors on record as of Monday’s close will get one additional share for every share held, while new buyers from Tuesday onward won’t be eligible. The move, the company’s first-ever bonus issue, aims to enhance liquidity and attract wider retail participation.

Shares of Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd (RVNL) will be in focus on Tuesday, September 23, after the company emerged as the lowest bidder for a Southern Railway project. The Rs 145.35 crore order covers the design, supply, erection, testing, and commissioning of traction substations, SCADA systems, and related equipment for the Jolarpettai–Salem section, to be completed within 540 days.

Adani Group stocks surge after Sebi clean chit, with Jefferies projecting 13–22% upside across five key counters, highlighting renewed investor confidence and growth potential.

The rupee declined to 88.4850 to the U.S. dollar, dipping past its prior record low of 88.4550 hit earlier this month.

Indian markets initially rose, fueled by auto sector gains due to festive demand. However, concerns over increased US H-1B visa fees triggered a downturn, overshadowing positive sentiment from US-India talks. Foreign Institutional Investors continue selling, influenced by high Indian valuations and attractive opportunities elsewhere, impacting market performance.

Amidst geopolitical tensions and market volatility, Indian fund managers are advising investors to diversify their portfolios. They suggest allocating a significant portion to equities, with a focus on consumption-led sectors and financials. Additionally, they recommend including gold and silver as hedges against uncertainty and currency depreciation, while fixed income offers favorable risk-reward due to high real rates.

YES Bank shares are up following Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation s increased stake. This move boosts investor confidence in the bank s recovery. Analysts predict the stock could reach Rs 25 soon. YES Bank is planning to enter wealth management and expand branches. The bank reported strong Q1 FY26 results, raising hopes for a credit rating upgrade.

The SME IPO market faced challenges in 2025. Despite this, some companies delivered significant returns. Anondita Medicare saw a 146% rally. Flysbs Aviation surged 152%. Cryogenic OGS soared 204%. Adcounty Media India jumped 190%. Monolithisch India skyrocketed 225%, becoming the biggest wealth creator. These five SME listings defied the broader market trend, rewarding investors.