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El Niño years: Tractor sales lag; 2-wheelers & FMCG hold up, finds study
Tractor sales, the JM Financial study said, were most sensitive to El Nino conditions, recording weaker sales growth during the La Niña period, which is associated with excess rainfall.
 "El Niño years: Tractor sales lag; 2-wheelers & FMCG hold up, finds study")
Block deals, QIPs drove mutual funds' equity investments in June
Adani Enterprises, JSW Infra attract highest MF investments
 "Block deals, QIPs drove mutual funds' equity investments in June")
Will Nifty test 23,800 or jump back to 24,500? Tech analysts decode charts
Technical analysts believe that the Nifty is showing mixed signals on the short-term chart amid the renewed US-Iran war worries and high oil prices. Here are the key levels to watch out for.
 "Will Nifty test 23,800 or jump back to 24,500? Tech analysts decode charts")
Biocon shares gain 6.5% after Viatris sells its stake in a block deal
Biocon shares climbed 6.5 per cent after reports of Viatris unit Mylan's planned stake sale, with analysts saying the move is a financial decision that removes a long-standing overhang
 "Biocon shares gain 6.5% after Viatris sells its stake in a block deal")
Geopolitics, earnings, crude prices likely to drive markets this week
Besides, monsoon trend, inflation data and trading activity of foreign investors will also be closely watched by market participants
 "Geopolitics, earnings, crude prices likely to drive markets this week")
NALCO, Hindalco rally up to 4% as aluminium prices rebound
The Nifty Metal index surged 2.5% led by Hindalco, NALCO and Hindustan Copper as aluminium prices rose over 5% from recent lows in July.
 "NALCO, Hindalco rally up to 4% as aluminium prices rebound")
Sebi bars 19 from trading in Osiajee Texfab for alleged market fraud
Market regulator alleges coordinated trades and misleading disclosures fuelled an unjustified surge in Osiajee Texfab's share price
 "Sebi bars 19 from trading in Osiajee Texfab for alleged market fraud")
Markets sink as fresh US-Iran tensions reignite inflation concerns
Indian equities posted their biggest decline in over three months as escalating US-Iran tensions lifted crude oil prices, triggering concerns over inflation and economic stability
 "Markets sink as fresh US-Iran tensions reignite inflation concerns")
Retail investor flows rebound in H1CY26 with ₹57,203 crore inflows
The data shows a rebound in the investor interest despite the global uncertainty
 "Retail investor flows rebound in H1CY26 with ₹57,203 crore inflows")
When timing market hurts more than it helps investors over the long term
Market timing is a mirage. Nobody can repeatedly know when the market will fall, when the danger has passed, and when it is safe to return
 "When timing market hurts more than it helps investors over the long term")
Fund Pick: Franklin India Money Market Fund stands out in money markets
The fund has been managed by Rahul Goswami since October 2023, Chandni Gupta since April 2024 and Rohan Maru since October 2024
 "Fund Pick: Franklin India Money Market Fund stands out in money markets")
Cash market turnover declines in June after touching 22-month high in May
Average daily cash market turnover across the NSE and BSE fell 7 per cent in June, while derivatives activity edged up on higher volumes during the month's final expiry sessions
 "Cash market turnover declines in June after touching 22-month high in May")
Benchmark indices snap two-day decline as easing crude oil lifts sentiment
The Sensex and Nifty gained 0.6 per cent on Wednesday as easing crude oil prices, gains in financials and auto stocks, and strong domestic institutional buying lifted market sentiment
 "Benchmark indices snap two-day decline as easing crude oil lifts sentiment")
Nifty: Market experts say breakout from consolidation zone to set trend
Market analysts highlight that the Nifty has been consolidating in the 23,800-24,200 range in recent trading sessions, a breakout in either direction could set the trend in July 2026.
 "Nifty: Market experts say breakout from consolidation zone to set trend")
Asian stocks set for record-breaking quarter; dollar sinks gold and yen
Japan's Nikkei and South Korea's KOSPI remained on track for outsized quarterly gains as easing oil-price concerns improved the global growth outlook, while a stronger dollar pressured gold and yen
 "Asian stocks set for record-breaking quarter; dollar sinks gold and yen")
India reclaims 5th spot in global mcap rankings, overtakes Taiwan, S Korea
India's market capitalisation has climbed to $5.04 trillion, overtaking Taiwan and South Korea, helped by easing crude oil prices and renewed foreign portfolio investor inflows
Margin trading facility book grows for third straight month, hits ₹1.33 trn
MTF allows investors to pay only a portion of the trade value upfront, with brokers funding the rest at an interest cost
 "Margin trading facility book grows for third straight month, hits ₹1.33 trn")
Markets ahead: West Asia tensions, crude prices key factors to watch out
Market participants will closely monitor developments in West Asia, movements in crude oil prices, key domestic economic indicators, foreign investor activity and the progress of the southwest monsoon
 "Markets ahead: West Asia tensions, crude prices key factors to watch out")
Tech volatility weighs on global stocks; oil falls towards four-month low
Global stocks fell as Apple's price hikes rattled tech shares, while oil slid on easing supply fears and gold edged higher on a weaker US dollar
 "Tech volatility weighs on global stocks; oil falls towards four-month low")
Alibaba Group slides to 16-month low amid Anthropic's AI accusations
Alibaba shares hit a 16-month low after Anthropic accused it of illicit AI model access, deepening concerns over China's AI ambitions and slowing growth
 "Alibaba Group slides to 16-month low amid Anthropic's AI accusations")