For the third day in a row, India's main stock indices slipped, but some stocks still showed upside potential. Below is a simple recap of the market and three stocks that analysts think are worth a look.
The Sensex closed at 84,961, down 102 points (‑0.12%). The Nifty 50 ended at 26,141, down 38 points (‑0.14%). Mid‑ and small‑cap indices performed better, gaining 0.47% and 0.12% respectively.
Bank stocks were fairly steady, with the Bank Nifty easing 0.21%. Health‑care shares led the gains, with the Pharma index up 3.93% and the broader Healthcare index up 1.96%. Auto, Oil & Gas, and Infrastructure indexes fell between 0.5% and 1.2%.
Among individual stocks, Titan jumped 3.93%, while IT names like Wipro and HCL Tech rose about 2%. Profit‑taking was seen in Cipla (‑4.11%), Maruti (‑2.79%) and Power Grid (‑1.66%).
The Nifty is trading in a rising‑wedge pattern, which often signals a possible reversal. It sits near the lower trendline of that wedge, so a break below could push the index toward the 26,000 level and further down to 25,850‑25,750.
Key indicators:
Short‑term support sits around the 20‑day moving average (≈26,039) and the 40‑day DEMA (≈25,974). A firm bounce above the 26,200‑26,250 zone would be needed to resume a strong upward move.
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India’s National Stock Exchange (NSE) is gearing up to submit its draft prospectus for a public listing by the end of March. Why the IPO Matters The NSE is valued at about $55 billion, making it one of the largest IPOs the country has ever seen. A successful listing could bring new investment opportunities for retail and institutional investors alike. Current Progress The exchange is in talks with investment banks and law firms to finalize the prospectus and test investor demand. Formal appointments will follow once SEBI, the market regulator, gives a no‑objection certificate. Regulatory Hurdles The NSE has been trying to go public since 2016. A pending Supreme Court case and SEBI’s investigation into its co‑location facilities have delayed the process. Last year, the exchange offered a settlement of about ₹13.9 billion, which SEBI is still reviewing. Shareholder Landscape More than 177,000 shareholders currently hold unlisted NSE shares. Major institutional owners include Life Insurance Corporation of India, State Bank of India, Temasek Holdings, Morgan Stanley and the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board. Before the IPO, unlisted shares trade at roughly ₹2,000 each. What Investors Should Watch How many shares will actually be offered – the company has not disclosed the exact percentage. Whether the IPO pricing will be attractive compared with the listed rival, BSE Ltd, which trades around ₹2,800 per share. Potential priority given to long‑term institutional holders during the share‑sale process. Bottom Line If the NSE clears SEBI’s final hurdle and files the prospectus as planned, retail investors could gain exposure to a market‑leader that has never been listed before. Keep an eye on the official filing and any pricing guidance that follows. Remember, this is perspective, not a prediction. Do your own research and consider your risk tolerance before making any investment decisions.
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