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Domestic liquidity cushions India’s market against foreign selling

Day’s Recap

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Foreign portfolio investors sold more than Rs 52,000 crore of Indian equities in October, exceeding September's outflows. The Nifty and Sensex nevertheless rebounded as domestic institutions bought heavily and IT stocks gained.

4:11 AMEconomic Times

Foreign portfolio investors have withdrawn Rs 52,100 crore from Indian equities in October, after selling Rs 35,861 crore in September. Higher US bond yields, elevated crude prices, and a stronger dollar have kept sentiment weak despite a brief buying session on October 16.

2:33 AMEconomic Times

Nine of India's ten most valuable companies added a combined Rs 3.65 lakh crore in market value last week as the Sensex and Nifty rose sharply. TCS, Bharti Airtel, and Infosys led the gains, while Larsen & Toubro was the only company in the group to lose value.

2:31 AMEconomic Times

Jio Platforms is preparing a ₹30,213 crore IPO for October 21, followed by Paras Healthcare's ₹1,450 crore issue. Shares of Vaibhav Vyapaar, Ravita Engineering Services and Shellz India are also set to list after completing their offerings last week.

8:50 PMEconomic Times

India's primary market will see Rs 31,663 crore of IPOs this week, led by Reliance Jio Platforms' Rs 30,213 crore issue and Paras Healthcare's Rs 1,450 crore offering, both opening on October 21. Nine companies are also scheduled to list, including six on the mainboard and three on SME platforms.

1:11 AMEconomic Times

Axis Bank reported a 38% year-on-year increase in standalone Q2 FY27 net profit to Rs 7,003 crore, while net interest income rose 12%. Its shares fell more than 4%, with Jefferies retaining a Buy rating as Centrum Broking and Dolat Capital cut their target prices.

11:51 PMEconomic Times

Other Developments

A curated list of other prominent stories from this day.

Reliance Industries shares have moved above their 10-day moving average for consecutive sessions, while a broadening-wedge pattern approaches a possible upside breakout. The stock still faces resistance near ₹1,220 as investors track the planned Jio Platforms IPO.

10:46 PMEconomic Times

Foreign firms account for most large private equity buyouts in India, Asia's fourth-largest economy. The trend points to sustained international interest in the country's expanding deal market.

9:30 PMFinancial Times

GIFT Nifty points to a muted opening after the benchmark Nifty gained 0.7%. Analysts expect consolidation, with resistance at 22,650 and 22,800 and support near 22,500, while foreign investors bought ₹1,165 crore and domestic flows remained negative.

8:30 PMEconomic Times

Indian drugmakers are expected to deliver uneven September-quarter results. Sun Pharma and Aurobindo Pharma are positioned for stronger growth, while Dr Reddy's Laboratories and Lupin face pressure from US competition, pricing weakness and a high comparison base.

8:29 PMEconomic Times

The Nifty rose 3% last week and formed a higher-top and higher-bottom pattern, strengthening its near-term technical outlook. Analysts see key resistance ahead, while Bank Nifty is nearing levels that could limit further gains; Coforge, Kotak Bank and Indian Hotels remain favored setups.

8:14 PMEconomic Times

IIFL Finance plans to raise ₹2,500-5,000 crore through a minority stake sale, while its promoters may subscribe to warrants to limit dilution. Fairfax Financial is reportedly considering an exit because of regulatory requirements, and the fundraising would strengthen IIFL Finance's capital base.

3:30 PMEconomic Times

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