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Technocraft Ventures, a wastewater treatment firm, has filed for an IPO with SEBI to raise funds through a fresh issue of shares and an offer for sale by a promoter. The IPO aims to raise ₹138 crore for working capital.

The Nifty indices show resilience despite global challenges. Markets have matured, displaying buying interest near support zones. Shivangi Sarda of Motilal Oswal Financial Services highlights Titan as a preferred pick, anticipating festive season volume growth. NTPC requires caution, while Cummins India demonstrates strong positive momentum.

This rebound reflects not only a broader recovery in market sentiment but also a resurgence of investor interest in specific sectors like financial services and specialty chemicals—areas that struggled last year but are now showing encouraging signs of recovery and growth.

NSDL shares have surged 62.5% since its IPO, exceeding unlisted market peaks and delivering substantial gains for pre-IPO investors. The IPO, subscribed 41.02 times, reflects strong investor confidence in NSDL s market leadership and steady financial performance. Analysts suggest a hold for allotment recipients and advise caution for new entrants amid market volatility.

FIIs have heavily sold Indian IT stocks in 2025, causing a significant downturn and making it the worst-performing sector. Disappointing earnings and layoffs have fueled the sell-off, impacting major companies like TCS. While valuations are now more attractive, analysts are cautiously optimistic, suggesting a potential tactical bounce but emphasizing the need for a new technology cycle for a sustained recovery.

Reserve Bank of India maintains repo rate at 5.50% in August 2025. This decision follows earlier rate cuts and CRR reduction. Experts suggest focusing on high-rated bonds with 2-4 year duration. A possible rate cut may occur in October 2025. Investors should consider moderate-duration fixed income strategies. Global economic factors and Federal Reserve policies will influence future decisions.

Digital real estate platforms are transforming property investment in India, traditionally hampered by high costs and complex processes. These platforms offer fractional ownership and tokenization, lowering entry barriers from lakhs to thousands of rupees. This shift caters to younger, tech-savvy investors and high-net-worth individuals seeking risk-managed assets.

India s investment landscape is diversifying, driven by market growth and rising financialization, according to Vikas Khemani. He anticipates the coexistence of various investment styles, mirroring trends in mature markets like the US. Khemani expresses strong optimism about India s wealth creation cycle, highlighting opportunities as the nation s GDP expands, with domestic investors playing a crucial role.

Amidst a sixth consecutive weekly decline for Nifty, analysts suggest caution, particularly in mid and small caps due to tariff concerns. PG Electroplast faces a grim outlook after a 20% drop. The expert recommends exiting on bounces rather than bottom-fishing. Top picks include buying Medanta and CDSL, while suggesting selling Tata Motors August futures.

Heavyweights like Akzo Nobel, Grasim, ICICI Bank, Godrej Consumer, Pidilite, and many more are scheduled to distribute generous payouts.