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​In addition to that, maybe the health insurance companies is an interesting space. And the health insurance distribution companies, companies which have the platform to sell health insurance policies to consumers, that is a space. So, maybe, these are not direct pharma plays, they are ancillary plays to either the healthcare opportunity in India or in the United States, but these are very interesting set of opportunities.

Anya Polytech & Fertilizers, a fertilizer manufacturing firm, will debut its shares on the NSE SME platform. The IPO, priced at Rs 14 per share, garnered strong interest, with subscriptions reaching 439.8 times. The grey market premium suggests shares may list at Rs 20, reflecting a 43% premium. The company raised Rs 44.80 crore through fresh equity issuance.

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.

Dipan Mehta of Elixir Equities notes that the Trump presidency and earnings season will be major market trends in 2025. Banking sector and fertiliser subsidies will offer trading opportunities. Insights on investment strategies in pharma and real estate sectors are provided, highlighting potential market movements and investment considerations in the near future.

NMDC reports a 5.1% year-on-year increase in iron ore production for December 2024, reaching 4.71 million tonnes. However, sales declined by 6.7% year-on-year to 3.91 million tonnes. The company posted an 18.1% increase in net profit for Q2 FY25, with revenue up 22.5%. NMDC shares have declined 6% in the past 12 months.

We are constructive on markets and believe the recent correction offers a good entry point to start accumulation for long term wealth generation. With modest ~7% growth expectations in Nifty earnings for FY25E (on a high base), we expect Nifty to resume its double-digit earnings growth trajectory with earnings over FY25-27E expected to grow at a CAGR of 15%.

The U.S. dollar began 2025 strong, continuing gains from 2024 with notable drops in the yen and euro. Expectations of higher U.S. interest rates bolstered dollar demand. Diverging interest rate policies saw the dollar climb, particularly against the yen, which fell over 10%. Market attention remains on U.S. policy impacts under the Trump administration.

Tata Motors reports a 1% year-on-year growth in December 2024 sales to 76,599 units. However, its shares have seen a decline, falling from their 52-week peak by 36%. Higher volatility is noted, with the stock dropping below key moving averages. Despite the sales increase, revenue and net profit have fallen significantly.

Shares of KPI Green Energy and Ceenik Exports are in focus as today is the last day to purchase shares to qualify for upcoming bonus shares. Various companies are offering bonus shares in different ratios. The record date determines shareholder eligibility for these bonus shares, with purchases required one day before the ex-date.