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Within the largecap segment, 15 companies saw substantial block deals amounting to Rs 5,077 crore. IndiGo topped the list with 4 block deals valued at Rs 1,351 crore. Other notable deals involved Infosys (Rs 786 crore), HDFC Bank (Rs 402 crore), TCS (Rs 398 crore), Reliance Industries (Rs 390 crore), TVS Motor Company (Rs 294 crore), and Cholamandalam Investment & Finance (Rs 255 crore).

Rajesh Palviya of Axis Securities highlighted a strong rally in the IT sector, particularly in stocks like Infosys and TCS. He also discussed opportunities in midcap IT stocks such as Coforge and Mphasis. Alongside, he suggested Tata Motors, ITC, and ICICI General Insurance as promising investments for short-term gains based on technical analysis.

​This indicates higher investor interest in these stocks.

A notable trend this quarter was the shrinking disparity in domestic consumption between high-end and mass markets. This was observed as growth in luxury segments like passenger vehicles, hotels, and jewellery decelerated. In contrast, the FMCG sector stabilised, and durables experienced a robust quarter, largely attributed to the heatwave, according to the Nuvama note.

Defense and railway stocks corrected due to high valuations, while US and Asian markets showed strong performance, easing economic and geopolitical concerns. New-age stocks such as Zomato and Paytm saw gains, whereas PSU stocks declined. The market shifted focus to future profitability and growth potential, affecting investment trends.

Trendlyne data reveals a compelling opportunity for income-focused investors: 10 stocks within the BSE smallcap and midcap indices have delivered dividend yields as high as 30.17% over the past year.

Upcoming record dates for dividends, bonus issues, and stock splits are expected to keep companies like HAL, Reliance, and ONGC in focus. To be eligible, shareholders must have their shares in demat accounts by the record date. The list of companies, each with specific actions, highlights the slated events for the next week.

Shah stated that the zone of 50,800-50,900 would be the immediate hurdle for the index as the 20- and 50-day EMA were placed in that region. He further added that any sustainable move above the level of 50,900 would lead to a sharp upside rally up to the level of 51,700, followed by 52,300 in the short term.

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