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Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Independence Day GST reform announcement is seen as a game-changer, with brokerages projecting a Rs 2.4 lakh crore demand boost and a 50–70 bps lift to GDP growth. Expected around Diwali, the reforms, coupled with earlier income tax cuts, are set to fuel discretionary spending, with auto and consumption stocks poised to benefit most.

JSW Cement shares rose up to 4% on Monday to ₹152 on the BSE, reclaiming levels above its issue price of ₹147 on what was effectively its second trading day, after a weak debut last week.

Suzlon Energy stock performance on 18-08-2025: The shares opened at Rs 61.5, reaching an intraday high of Rs 61.64 and a low of Rs 56.62 during the trading session. The stock has recorded a 52-week high of Rs 86.04 and a low of Rs 46.15. The previous day s closing price was Rs 60.06, with a total of 127,993,633 shares traded by 01:11 PM (IST).

Nilesh Jain of Centrum Broking is optimistic about OMC and crude-related stocks, with Asian Paints showing strong rebound potential. He anticipates Nifty to reach 24,700-24,800 and Bank Nifty to target 55,600-56,000, advising a buy-on-dips strategy. The IT sector, particularly large-cap stocks, is expected to recover, targeting a Nifty IT index level of 36,000.

Government’s proposed GST tweaks, along with earlier tax cuts and subsidies, are aimed at reviving consumption amid low inflation. Benefits are expected in small-ticket discretionary items, FMCG, durables like ACs, and select retail/QSRs, while premium goods may remain unaffected. Fiscal impact is seen as manageable, with short-term stock gains likely.

Suzlon reported a 7% YoY rise in consolidated net profit to Rs 324 crore for the June quarter, missing estimates due to a Rs 134 crore deferred tax charge. Revenue climbed 55% to Rs 3,117 crore on higher turbine volumes, while EBITDA surged 62% to Rs 599 crore with margins widening to 19.2%.

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European shares were little changed in early trade on Monday, with investors on the watch for Ukraine and European leaders meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, following a Russia-U.S. summit that ended without an immediate agreement.

Japan s Nikkei share average extended its gains from last week to end at a record high on Monday, as a weaker yen pushed automakers stocks higher.

Market expert Sunil Subramaniam highlights three red flags: low inflation impacting the rural economy and nominal GDP, savings not converting into consumption affecting company earnings, and a significant RBI rate cut signaling growth concerns. He also discusses S&P s upgrade of India s rating, viewing it as a positive sign of fiscal and monetary policy management.

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