Archive · 22 Dec 2025
Indian Markets Rebound, Fundraising Strong in FY26
The Indian stock markets had a strong rebound on Friday, with the Sensex and Nifty both making significant gains.
Analysts have different views on the market's future.
Some are bullish and recommend buying stocks like Infosys, TCS, and Bharat Electronics due to their strong technical indicators.
Others are more cautious and suggest a mix of multiday and intraday trades with specific stop-loss and target prices.
The market is expected to remain in a narrow range due to holidays and lower participation from foreign institutions.
Investors are advised to watch key domestic and global indicators, as well as the movement of the Indian rupee and crude oil prices, to guide their decisions.
Additionally, 83 companies raised ₹1.3 lakh crore as of November in FY26, with strong retail participation and robust fundraising in the SME segment.
The Indian rupee has depreciated due to global dollar strength and capital outflows, and there are expectations of a possible 25 bps rate cut by the RBI in February 2026.
The Union Budget 2026 is expected to focus on monetizing idle household gold and silver, maintaining fiscal discipline, and funding the 8th Pay Commission.
Indian stock markets rebounded on Friday, with the Sensex and Nifty making significant gains.
Analysts have differing views on the market's future, with some recommending bullish strategies and others suggesting caution.
Key stocks recommended for purchase include Infosys, TCS, Bharat Electronics, Paytm, Glenmark, and Bharat Forge.
The market is expected to remain in a narrow range due to holidays and lower participation from foreign institutions.
Investors should watch key domestic and global indicators, as well as the movement of the Indian rupee and crude oil prices, to guide their decisions.
- Who
- Indian stock market investors, analysts, foreign investors, and companies raising funds
- What
- Market movements, stock recommendations, fundraising activities, and economic indicators
- When
- Holiday-shortened week, with the market closed on Thursday for Christmas, and expectations for 2026
- Where
- Indian stock markets and global economic indicators
- Why
- To assess market sentiment, potential triggers for market gains, and to provide stock recommendations based on technical analysis and economic conditions
- Market Performance Last Week
- BSE Sensex fell 338.3 points (0.39%), Nifty declined 80.55 points (0.30%)
- Friday's Recovery
- Sensex jumped 447.55 points to 84,929.36, Nifty rose 150.85 points to 25,966.40
- Key Domestic Indicators
- Infrastructure output, bank loan growth, deposit growth, foreign exchange reserves
- Global Data Releases
- US and UK GDP, US consumer confidence, US core PCE inflation
- Foreign Investor Activity
- Recent buying by foreign portfolio investors in two straight sessions
- Market Outlook
- Expected to remain sideways with a positive bias
- Technical Levels for Nifty
- Support at 25,900 and 25,800, resistance at 26,000, 26,200, and 26,400
- Technical Levels for Sensex
- Support at 84,500–84,150, resistance at 85,000, 85,500–86,000
- Infosys Recommendation
- Buy at ₹1,638.70, Target price: ₹1,665, Stop loss: ₹1,625
- TCS Recommendation
- Buy at ₹3,282, Target price: ₹3,315, Stop loss: ₹3,266
- BEL Recommendation
- Buy at current market levels, Target price: ₹403, Stop loss: ₹387
- Paytm Recommendation
- Buy above ₹1,340, Stop loss: ₹1,300, Target price: ₹1,440 (2 Months)
- Glenmark Recommendation
- Buy above ₹1,995, Stop loss: ₹1,970, Target price: ₹2,040
- Bharat Forge Recommendation
- Buy above ₹1,441, Stop loss: ₹1,420, Target price: ₹1,471
- Fundraising in FY26
- 83 companies raised ₹1.3 lakh crore as of November
- Retail Participation
- Strengthened to 25% in primary market offerings
- SME Segment Fundraising
- 80 companies raised ₹3,911 crore on Emerge platform
- Rupee Depreciation
- Depreciated past 91 due to global dollar strength and capital outflows
- FII Holdings
- Declined to about 15.6% due to net selling
- RBI Rate Cut Expectation
- Possible 25 bps cut in February 2026 to 5% repo rate
- Budget 2026 Expectations
- Monetizing idle household gold and silver, fiscal prudence, 8th Pay Commission funding
Sources
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