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Indian benchmark indices closed the week with gains, driven by IT and healthcare stocks. Key domestic and global triggers, including Q2 earnings, U.S.-China trade tensions, and corporate actions, are expected to influence market sentiment as trading resumes. Analysts anticipate continued positive momentum for the Nifty, with support at 25,150.

Realty firm Prestige Estates Projects Ltd has launched 620 flats for sale in Ghaziabad with an estimated revenue of Rs 2,200 crore, as part of its strategy to expand business amid strong demand for premium residential properties.

Indian equities ended the week on a strong note, with the Nifty 50 closing at 25,285, forming a long bullish candle that signaled strengthening momentum.

Robert Kiyosaki warns of the “biggest crash in world history” this year, urging investors to avoid fiat assets and focus on real assets like silver and Ethereum. Despite the warning, his preferred portfolio has gained nearly 40% in 2025, reinforcing his belief in tangible and scarce assets as financial protection.

Bank Nifty and Nifty IT outperformed Nifty last week, with Bank Nifty showing a trend reversal and potential for new all-time highs, while Nifty IT staged a modest comeback. Tata Communications’ structural breakout suggests a medium-term rally toward Rs 2,300. BSE shares continue momentum, and top stock picks include Nykaa, Indigo, and FedBank, all showing strong technical setups for short- to medium-term gains.

India’s Nifty index extended gains for a second consecutive day, supported by strong buying in pharma, banking, and auto stocks. Analysts highlight positive short-term momentum, with key support at 25,150 and resistance near 25,500. Top stock recommendations include IDFC First Bank, Dr Agarwal’s Health Care, PNB, and Granules India.

Tata Capital’s Rs 15,511 crore IPO is set to debut on October 13, with funds aimed at strengthening Tier-I capital, supporting retail lending, digital initiatives, and infrastructure financing. Despite strong anchor participation and top-tier credit ratings, the grey market premium has turned flat, suggesting a muted listing. Analysts maintain a long-term positive outlook on the NBFC.

HCL Technologies, India’s third-largest IT services firm, is set to report Q2 earnings with net profit estimated between Rs 4,136–4,491 crore and revenue of Rs 31,252–31,603 crore. Analysts will watch FY26 guidance, margin trends, large deal wins, and sectoral performance, amid ongoing restructuring and sequential growth in BFSI, ER&D, and digital verticals.

The Tata Group faces a challenging year as boardroom tensions at Tata Trusts coincide with sharp declines in flagship stocks. Governance disputes, disagreements over Vijay Singh’s reappointment, and Shapoorji Pallonji Group’s stake in Tata Sons add to uncertainty. Coupled with operational setbacks at TCS, Air India, and Jaguar Land Rover, even India’s corporate gold standard is under pressure.

RBI’s draft ECL framework and revised credit risk capital norms aim to modernise India’s banking sector, promoting forward-looking risk management and capital efficiency. Scheduled banks will adopt model-based provisioning by FY2032, enhancing transparency and resilience. Strong private and public lenders are poised to benefit, with HDFC Bank and SBI as top picks.