Indian market: Sensex and Nifty 50 opened with increase in today’s business
The Sensex is at 81,408.76, which is 135.01 points (+0.17%) above. The Nifty is at 50, 24,912.70, up 35.75 points (+0.14%).
Two big crisis in front of the Indian stock market: Chris Wood – Chris Wood Sees Two Big Challenges for Indian Markets Writes in his green and fear that us tarif will not not impact much
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Wood has said that India has already been having a lot of allocation in Greed & Fear Portfolio. However, India’s performance has declined sharply in the last 15 years. He has said that in the last 12 months, MSCI India has performed 24 % of MSCI Emerging Market Index.
Stock market becomes rocket, know 6 reasons – which 6 key factors LED to share market rally today
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Share Market Rally: Indian stock markets saw a stormy boom on August 18 today. Investors’ enthusiasm showed high due to PM Modi’s announcement of GST reforms and the news of India’s credit rating increased. During the trading, the Sensex rose 1,082.98 points or 1.34% to 81,680.63. At the same time, the Nifty climbed 370.90 points or 1.51% to 25,002.20 and once again achieved 25,000 levels.
Ashok Leyland shares jumped 8%, boost from expecting GST on automobiles; Brokerage increased target – Ashok leyland shares jumps upto 9 percent on the back of a potential gst rates rationalization for automobile check rating and target price
Ashok leyland stock price: The shares of commercial vehicle making company Ashok Leyland Limited increased by about 9 percent in the day on Monday, August 18. The share price on BSE went up to Rs 52 weeks fresh high 132.80 rupees. The stock was 8 percent gained at Rs 131.85 when the business shut down. Due to the changes in the GST system, the possibility of tax cuts for the automobile sector increased the purchase in auto shares. CNBC-TV18 has shown from sources that the Central Government has proposed a huge cut in GST rates on early level two-wheelers, small cars and hybrid passenger vehicles.
This step can reduce the burden on middle class houses, as well as promote demand in the automobile sector. Under the change in GST system, now only 2 slabs- 5 percent and 18 percent are ready. It is proposed to abolish the slabs of 12 percent and 28 percent. A special rate of 40 percent can be applied to luxury and sin goods. The new GST system may apply till Diwali this year.
Profit increased by 19 percent in June quarter
Ashok leyland After the June 2025 quarter results, analysts are quite positive about this stock. The company’s April-June 2025 quarter increased consolidated net profit by 19.44 percent to Rs 657.72 crore on an annual basis. The profit was Rs 550.65 crore a year ago. Consolidated revenue from the operations was recorded at Rs 11,708.54 crore, which was Rs 10,696.8 crore in the June 2024 quarter. EBITDA margin increased by 50 basis points on an annual basis.
The company has retained its estimate of mid-singal digit volume growth in both the medium and heavy commercial vehicle and light commercial vehicle markets for FY 2026. The margin is expected to be more than 11.7% of the fiscal year 2025.
What expects brokerage firms from share
Brokerage firm UBS has given a “by” rating with a target price of ₹ 150 per share for the stock. Strong performance is going on in all segments in international markets, expecting speeds up. Goldman Sachs has given a target price of ₹ 140 per share and “by” rating for Ashok Leyland’s stock. Brokerage has raised income estimates per share for FY 2026-2028 by 7%. City has also given this stock a “by” rating with a target price of ₹ 140 per share. Brokerage said that despite the current demand in the industry, outlook is positive. Jeffers has given a “hold” rating for the share with a target price of ₹ 120 per share. Jefferies believes that until the demand for trucks improves, there is no possibility of much growth in the stock.
Out of the 43 analysts giving coverage on Ashok Leyland shares, 34 have given it a “by” rating. 6 has given it a “hold” rating and three “SAIL” rating. The company’s market cap has crossed Rs 77400 crore. Promoters had 51.52 percent stake in the company as of 17 July 2025. The face value of the stock is Rs 1.
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BEML: Listen to the management, then choose the share – What did beml management say about its april June quarter results for fy2026 what should be in this stock
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BEML saw a rise of about 1% on August 18. There was no change in the revenue. At the same time, there was a slight decline in the company’s loss of 70 crores. Now in such a situation, whether you should invest in it or not, let us know from experts.
Shipping Stocks: Shipping sector can get big gift soon, Ship can get infrastructure status – Shipping Sector will get a big gift song ships may only get the status of infrastructure
Shipping stocks: The shipping sector may soon get a big gift. Ship can get infrastructure status. Giving more information on this big exclusive news, CNBC -Aawaz’s Economic Policy Editor Laxman Roy quoted sources as saying that the status of infrastructure is possible for the ship. For this, the length of the ship will be at least 24 meters. This will be the necessary condition for infrastructure status.
According to sources, the ship will now join the infrastructure -class hormonished list. Notification will be issued soon by the Finance Ministry. Explain that with getting infra status, funding for ship will be easy. Ship Building has already got infra status status. Due to this news, ship share is in focus today. Sci, Garden Reach, GE Shipping and Cochin Shipyard I am getting a good boom.
Top Trading Ideas: These shares will get double profit dose, experts gave Buy Call – Top Trading Ideas 18 August You will get double protus in these stocks experts guave call
Top trading ideas: PM Modi’s announcement on GST reform received the market salute. The Nifty has jumped more than 350 points to cross 25000. Bank Nifty is also showing more than 800 points. Midcap and smallcap also seem to be out of the rise. Meanwhile, auto stocks are getting the highest rise with the hope of cutting GST. The Nifty Auto Index has climbed more than 4%. Also, banking, NBFCs, FMCG and realty shares also have a shining, due to the continuation of anti -dumping duty, there is a glow in the steel stocks. JSW Steel has run around 3 percent. On the other hand, JSPL, SAIL and Tata Steel were seen to be bright. Anti -dumping duty will continue on Alloy and Alloy Steel Flat Product. DGTR recommended from the Ministry of Finance. In such a situation, market experts have advised to place bets in some stocks in which strong profits can be made.
Pick of light gaba
Asian paints– Bulish is seen on the stock of Prakash Gaba Asian Paints. He believes that this stock is advised to shop with a stoploss of Rs 2515. A target of Rs 2560-2700 will be seen in this stock.
Rachna Vaidya’s choice
SBI (Fut)-Rachna Vaidya seems to be bullish on SBI’s stock. He believes that this stock is advised to shop with a stoploss of Rs 825. A target of Rs 835-845 will be seen in this stock.
Manas Jaiswal’s choice
Uno Minda- Ballish is seen on Manas Jaiswal UNO MINDA shares. He believes that this stock has been advised to shop with a stoploss of Rs 1200. A target of Rs 1129 will be seen in this stock.
Ashish Baheti’s choice
Maruti Suzuki- Ashish Baheti Maruti Suzuki’s shares are seen. He believes that this stock has been advised to shop with a stoploss of Rs 12700. A target of Rs 13200-13500 will be seen in this stock.
Rajesh Satpute’s opinion
Eicher motors (fut)- Rajesh Satpute is seen in the shares of Eicher Motors. He believes that this stock has been advised to shop with a stoploss of Rs 5740. A target of Rs 5900-6000 will be seen in this stock.
Sachchidanand Utkar’s opinion
Bajaj Finserv (Fut)- Sachchidanand Utkar Bajaj Finserv is seen on the shares. He believes that this stock is advised to shop with a stoploss of Rs 1920. A target of Rs 1970-2000 will be seen in this stock.
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Stocks to watch: Keep an eye on these shares including SBI and Tata Power, four listings – Stocks to Watch Today Glenmark Inox Wind Zaggle Easy Easy Easy Easy Easy Easy Easy Easy Easy Easy Easy Easy Easy Easy Easy Easy Easy Easy Easy Easy Easy Easy Easy Easy Easy Easy Easy Easy Easy Easy Easy Easy August Sensex Nifty
Stocks to watch: Gift Nifty is indicating a strong start in the domestic market today amidst mixed trends from the Asian market. On Thursday, August 14, on the day of the weekly expiry of the Nifty 50, Sensex (SENSEX) was closed at 24,597.66 and Nifty 50 (NIFTY 50) 11.95 points i.e. 0.05% with a slight rise of 57.75 points i.e. 0.07%. Now today, if we talk about individual stocks, some companies will have business results today and some have come. Apart from this, some stocks may show a sharp movement due to four listings as well as their special corporate activities. Details about these shares are being given here.
Today these companies will have business results
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Q1 (Consolidated Yoy)
Glenmark Pharma’s consulted profit fell 86.2% to ₹ 47 crore in the June quarter, but the revenue jumped 0.6% to ₹ 3,264.4 crore. During this time, the company came to the exposure loss of ₹ 323.2 crore from the Zero Experimental item.
Vodafone Idea Q1 (Consolidated Yoy)
Voda Idea’s consulted loss increased from ₹ 6,432.1 crore to ₹ 6,608.1 crore on an annual basis in the June quarter but the revenue jumped 4.9% to ₹ 11,022.5 crore.
Easy Trip Planners Q1 (Consolidated Yoy)
On the annual basis in the June quarter, the consulted profit of Easy Trip Planners fell 98.7% to ₹ 4 lakh and the revenue also fell 25.4% to ₹ 113.8 crore.
Inox Wind Q1 (Consolidated Yoy)
On the annual basis in the June quarter, the consulted profit of Iinox wind jumped 29.2% to ₹ 97.3 crore and Revenue 29.2% to ₹ 826.3 crore.
Zaggle Prepaid Ocean Services Q1 (Consolidated Yoy)
On the annual basis in the June quarter, the consulted profit of Jaggel Prepad Ocean Services jumped 56% to ₹ 26.1 crore and revenue increased by 31.6% to ₹ 332 crore.
Spandana sphoorty financial Q1 (Consolidated Yoy)
In the June quarter, on an annual basis, Spandana Financial Financial ₹ 55.71 crore caused a loss of ₹ 360.2 crore from a consulted profit and during this time, net income also fell 70% to ₹ 130 crore. Emphations on Financial Estuitions reached ₹ 208.9 crore to ₹ 422.2 crore.
Jindal Poly Films Q1 (Consolidated Yoy)
On the annual basis in the June quarter, the consulted profit of Jindal Poly Films fell 84.5% to ₹ 26.1 crore and the revenue also slipped 12.1% to ₹ 1,083.4 crore.
Jyoti structures Q1 (Consolidated Yoy)
Consolidated profit of Jyoti Structures on an annual basis in the June quarter rose to ₹ 11.2 crore and Revenue 76.9% to ₹ 156.2 crore.
Indo Rama Synthetics Q1 (Consolidated Yoy)
In the June quarter, on an annual basis, Indo Rama Synthetics reached ₹ 52.75 crore consulted profit from a loss of ₹ 19.2 crore, while the revenue also increased by 38.3% to ₹ 1,305.7 crore.
Swan Energy Q1 (Consolidated Yoy)
In the June quarter, the consulted profit of Swan Energy fell 90% to ₹ 27 crore on an annual basis but the revenue jumped 6.3% to ₹ 1,213.2 crore.
National Fertilizers Q1 (Consolidated Yoy)
On the annual basis in the June quarter, the consulted loss of National Fertilizers increased from ₹ 8.7 crore to ₹ 39.4 crore and the revenue also slipped 30.6% to ₹ 3,534.2 crore.
Stocks to watch: These stocks will also be eyeing
ONGC, Power Grid, NTPC, Tata Power
S&P Global Ratings have increased the issue credit ratings of ONGC, Powergrid, NTPC and Tata Power to BBB-BBB. Their outlooks are stable. Apart from this, the rating agency has also upgraded the issue of debt or guarantee of ONGC, Powergrid and NTPC to BBB-BBB.
State Bank of India, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Union Bank of India, Indian Bank, Bajaj Finance, Tata Capital, L&T Finance
S&P global ratings have increased seven Indian banks- SBI, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Union Bank of India and Indian Bank as well as three finance companies- Bajaj Finance, Long-Term Credit of Tata Capital and L&T Finance.
RPG Group’s company KEC International has received new orders worth ₹ 1,402 crore. With this, the company has received orders worth more than ₹ 8,400 crore so far this year.
Vedanta has received a warning letter from SEBI for giving information about the change in his scheme of arrangement without taking written approval from SEBI.
Easmyatrip has announced three acquisitions. It will buy a 50% stake in the Premium Property-Three Falcons Hotel in London of Three Falcons Notting Hill, through a secondary investment of ₹ 175 crore. Apart from this, it will buy 100% stake of AB Finance for the ownership of a premium commercial asset in Gurugram for ₹ 194.4 crore and it will also invest in Vashu Bhagnani Industries.
Alembic Pharma has received the final approval of Anda (Abbrevied New Drug Application) for Treetinoin Cream, 0.025% from American drug regulator FDA. This cream is for the treatment of acne. According to IQVIA, in July 2024 to June 2025, its market was around $ 9.4 crore.
EMS has received an order of ₹ 104.06 crore from Uttar Pradesh Jal Nigam (Urban).
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated the Green Hydrogen Plant of Torrent Group in Gorakhpur. Its annual production capacity is 72 tonnes. Green hydrogen made here will be mixed with natural gas in the city gas distribution infrastructure of Torrent Gas in Gorakhpur.
PVR Iinox has opened an 8 -screen multiplex at Mahindra Millennium Mall in Bangalore and a 10 -screen megaplex at Sky City Mall in Borivali, Mumbai. Along with this, PVR Einox is now running the largest multiplex network with a total of 1,763 screens on 355 properties in 111 cities of India and Sri Lanka.
Gayle (India) has informed Somani Seramics about gas leaks on 17 km chain of Gauna -Bawana pipeline due to heavy rains and floods. Due to this, the supply of gas in the company’s Kassar plant has temporarily stopped, due to which production has stopped in the plant.
The board of JK Cement has approved a Greenfield Extension Project. In this project, a new cement line will be set up in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan with a capacity of 70 lakh per annum. This includes a clinker unit of 40 lakh tonnes of annual capacity and a grinding unit of 3 million tonnes of annual capacity. Apart from this, two split grinding units will also be built in Rajasthan and Punjab with an annual capacity of 20 lakh tonnes. This project is estimated to have an investment of ₹ 4,805 crore.
Fleur Hotels, a subsidiary of Lemon Tree Hotels, has received a license to build and run a 5-star hotel in Nehru Place in New Delhi from DDA.
Signature Global Business Park, a subsidiary of Signature Global, has made three cell deeds for 33.47 acres of land in Sohna, Gurugram, out of which 30.86 acres have been purchased in partnership.
Dixon Technologies (India)
Dixon Technologies has signed an agreement with HKC Overseas, an associate company of HKC Corporation and its subsidiary Dixon Display Technologies (DDTPL). According to this agreement, HKC Overseas will buy 26% stake in Dixon display while Dixon will have a 74% stake. Together, the two will develop liquid crystals and thin film transistor liquid crystal display (TFT-LCD) module.
Star Housing Finance has received approval of the board to issue non-convertible debentures (NCDs) up to ₹ 50 crore in one or more installments through private placements.
Sudarshan Pharma Industries
Sudarshan Pharma will buy land, buildings, plants and machinery for ₹ 25.50 crore from Shreezen Lifesains in Medchal Mandal in Medchal Mandal, Medak district of Telangana.
Vinod’s Goenka has been elected the executive chairman and MD of Weller Estate for three years since 1 September 2025.
Globe Civil Projects have received an order of ₹ 222.2 crore for Haryana Cricket Association to build an International Cricket Stadium in Lohat in Jhajjar district.
Electronics Mart India has launched a new multi-brand store called Bajaj Electronics in Palsa, Andhra Pradesh.
Amit Kumar Khan has been appointed as Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Industar Capital Finance since 14 August.
Bulk deals
Sun Life Excel India Fund of SLGI Asset Management has bought 0.9% equity stake in All Time Plastics, ie 5.92 lakh shares at ₹ 302.9. At the same time, ICICI Bank has sold 3.55 lakh shares (0.54% stake) at a price of ₹ 293.97.
Author Investment & Infrastructure
Promoter Mentor Capital has sold 2.74% stake (46.61 lakh shares) in ₹ 2,500.58 for ₹ 1,165.6 crore in ₹ 2,500.58. At the same time, Fidelity Securities Fund has purchased 27.4 lakh shares (1.61% stake) for ₹ 685.5 crore at a price of Rs 2,500 through Fidelity Blue Chip Growth Fund.
Listings
Today, Medisep Healthcare and ANB Metal Cast’s NSE SME will be entry on Star Imaging and Path Lab’s BSE SME. Apart from these, a Reit Knowledge Realty Trust is also to be entered.
Today, Power Finance Corporation, Aarti Industries, Bright Brothers, DHP India, JK Paper, Laxmi Electrical Control Systems, Ram Ratna Wires, Rose Merc will do X-Dividend. Apart from this, there is also an X-date of Split and bonus of Elgocwant Fintech.
Today, PNB will not be able to take new positions of F&O in Housing Finance, PG Electroplast, Titagarh Rail Systems and RBL Bank.
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China Linked Stocks: Softening in India and China relations! Which companies can get strong benefits? – India China Relations Easing Trade Flights Investments Benefits for Pharma Electronics Travel and Manufacturing Stocks
China Linked Stocks: This year, the Indian stock market is behind most of the global market, but the shares of some companies may get a stir soon. Especially, which has a link to China. The relationship between the two largest population countries in the world now seems to be soft. Because both believe that US President Donald Trump is wrongly targeting him under his ‘America First’ trade policy.
Fund managers are now searching for companies in sectors such as pharma and electronics, whose supply lines or export channels are connected to China. These companies can become the main beneficiaries in the coming time.
These companies have started benefiting?
The impact of softening in India-China relations started to appear in the stocks of some companies already. The shares of the Interglobe Aviation LTD, which run India’s largest airline IndiGo, increased by more than 4% last week. The reason for this was reports that direct flights between India and China could resume next month.
Similarly, car parts manufacturer is a partner of Minda Corp in China. At the same time, electronic-commented manufacturer Kaynes Technology India Ltd imports the main parts from China. The shares of these two increased by more than 5%.
Ritesh Jain, founder of PineTree Macro, says, “The dispute between India-China is expected to be resolved soon. In such a situation, India can open its doors for China’s investment. Many companies in India will benefit from China’s scale and technology. Therefore, investors should be ready in time.
India-China is close to Trump’s policies
India and China have been affected by border disputes and geopolitical conflicts for several decades. In 2020, there was a Galwan clash, in which the soldiers of both countries lost their lives. There was an appeal to Indian consumers to boycott Chinese goods. Recently, Pakistan enlisted the help of Chinese weapons under military tension with India, which further increased the tension.
However, Trump’s trade policy is indirectly motivating the two countries to come together. Trump’s existing tariffs include 50% on India’s goods and up to at least 54% on Chinese goods. In addition to the commencement of direct flights, there is also talks to restart the border trade. Prime Minister Narendra Modi can visit China this month and will meet Prime Minister Xi Jinping there. This is expected to clear the further picture ahead.
India-China trade and investment
Even though a tough stance on the border has been adopted, China is still the second largest trading partner in India. India’s imports from China stood at $ 113.5 billion in 2025, which was $ 101.7 billion last year. At the same time, India’s exports to China stood at $ 14.2 billion.
Travel and tourism sector can benefit the most by improving India-China relations. The biggest hand in this will start again. In addition, fund managers are trying to recognize selected opportunities. Such as manufacturing sector associated with aviation, travel and supply-chain. He is also focused on companies with domestic import-sabstitations.
Pharma, Chemicals and Electronics
Pharma companies like Lupin Ltd will be able to import raw materials from China easily from India-China better trade relations. Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers Ltd. China’s fertilizer can also benefit from relaxation on exports. Electronics manufacturer Dixon Technologies India Ltd is a partner with companies like China’s Xiaomi. That too can be in a better position in increasing production. JSW Group’s Joint Venture with Chaina’s Saic Motor Corp. He can also benefit.
Kok Hong Wong, head of Institutional Equities Sales Trading at Maybank Securities, Singapore, told Bloomberg, ‘Any financial support between India and China will create more opportunities. Investors should focus on companies that can benefit from cheap and efficient imports, such as Indian pharma and some electronics manufacturers.
Stocks to watch: These 12 stocks will be seen in focus on Monday 18 August
Positive signal for investors
Increase in such stocks will be relief for Indian investors, who have seen weak performances in recent months. The Nifty 50 lead from the fear of Trump’s tariff was only up to 4.2% this year, while MSCI World Index showed a rise of 13%.
“Trump’s policies indirectly brought India and China closer to Australian -based Wilson Asset Management fund manager Matthew Haupt.
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