Ajay Tyagi of UTI AMC suggests that while overall market valuations have softened, mid and small caps remain expensive, potentially needing further correction. He anticipates challenges in alpha generation due to external factors but sees opportunities as market froth dissipates.
Market-neutral strategies show resilience amidst global economic challenges. Puneet Sharma of Whitespace Alpha discusses the impact of US tariffs and FII flows. He notes opportunities arise from market volatility. Sharma highlights mixed Q1 results across sectors like banking, auto, and IT. He advises caution, not panic, regarding FII selling.
Icodex Publishing Solutions is set to debut on the BSE SME platform on August 19, 2025, with shares priced at Rs 102. The IPO, which was subscribed 3.95 times, saw strong interest from institutional and retail investors. Despite robust FY25 financials, analysts are cautious about the sustainability of earnings, leading to expectations of a muted listing.
Chandrima Mercantiles, a multibagger stock, is undergoing a stock split. The face value is changing from Rs 10 to Rs 1. August 20 is the record date. Today is the last day to buy shares to qualify. The split aims to improve liquidity and accessibility. The stock has delivered nearly 700% returns in two years.
Indian equities surged on Monday, driven by optimism surrounding potential GST simplification, leading to short covering in sectors like auto and FMCG. The Nifty and Sensex both experienced gains, fueled by positive domestic investor activity and a slight decrease in market volatility. Consumption-based stocks led the rally, with Maruti Suzuki emerging as a top gainer.
Despite recent underperformance, wealth managers suggest high-risk investors consider the Nifty IT Index Fund or ETF, staggering investments over 2-3 months. Factors like a high margin of safety, attractive dividend yield, rupee depreciation, and potential easing of tariff concerns create an opportunity. The IT index has fallen significantly, presenting a potential upside with limited downside.
SEBI is considering easing IPO norms for large companies like NSE and Reliance Jio, potentially allowing them to list with smaller floats. For firms exceeding 50,000 crore market cap, the minimum share sale could drop to 8%. The regulator also proposes extending the timeline to meet minimum public shareholding norms, aiming to prevent oversupply and stabilize share prices.
Indian sovereign bond yields increased following Narendra Modi's Independence Day announcement. The change involves rationalizing indirect tax slabs. This move raised concerns about potential revenue reduction. Experts suggest increased government borrowing might occur. Bond yields experienced the most significant single-day rise since early June. The market anticipates possible fiscal adjustments due to GST changes.
