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​So, therefore, I would look at these kinds of asset light business models within real estate or the ones which have some element of even REIT kind of structures made available and so on and so forth. So, try to remain focused on only those companies which typically do not consume large amounts of debt.

​I think we have been seeing in that mid-cap index hitting highs. I think it should be an all-around participation, what it looks like as of now.

Indian equities bounced back, ending a two-day fall with the S&P BSE Sensex closing up 118 points at 62,547, and Nifty50 settling at 18,534 levels. Despite the laggards of IT and oil and gas sectors, stocks in metal, telecoms, and autos sectors helped drive gains. Hero MotoCorp grew by 3.09%, Zomato rose by 4.71%, and Cyient experienced a 6.49% gain. Senior Technical Analyst Pravesh Gour suggests investors buy Hero MotoCorp above Rs 2,950 and Cyient, and lists long-term recommendations for Zomato.

The 200-day DMA is used as a key indicator by traders for determining the overall trend in a particular stock. As long as the stock is priced above the 200-day SMA on the daily time frame, it is generally considered to be an overall uptrend.

Foreign Portfolio Investors invested INR 43,838 crore in Indian equities in May, the highest amount in nine months, supported by the country’s strong macroeconomic fundamentals and reasonable valuations. The FPIs sustained their buying stance in June, investing a further INR 6,490 crore in just two trading sessions of the month. The inflow is set to continue, as reflected by the latest GDP data and high-frequency indicators, which indicate a robust economy improving further. India attracted greater investment than any other emerging market, with financials, automobiles, telecom and construction sectors drawing the most attention.

Indian markets closed higher on Friday with the S&P BSE Sensex up by more than 100 points, and buying activity was noticed in metals, realty, telecom, and auto sectors. Stocks that saw significant growth include Cyient, HEG, and Graphite India. An expert cited the potential next resistances in Graphite India at Rs 418, Cyient at Rs 1900, and HEG at Rs 1600. With massive volume accumulation and significant price breakouts, these stocks have been suggested as those to watch. Though it must be noted that providing these observations are solely for educational purposes.

The Nifty is expected to remain rangebound with 18,600 levels acting as a strong resistance and the index likely to consolidate in the 18,500-18,600 range, according to Apurva Sheth, Head of Market Perspectives & Research at SAMCO Securities. He said a decisive close above 18,600 is required for a further uptrend. For Bank Nifty, Sheth expects it to trade sideways and recommends deploying an Iron Condor options strategy to take advantage of the movement. The oil and gas sector is struggling due to weakening demand from top oil consumer China and global economic weakness, while realty and consumer durable stocks have displayed mixed performance due to quarter-ending financials.

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