- As per market grapevine, stocks to watch include Anantraj, Bal Pharma, GIPCL, HFCL, Him Teknoforge, IOL Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals, Pennar Industries, Plastiblends India, Rajesh Power, Talbros Engineering and VA Tech Wabag.
- Big alert: Margin Trading Facility (MTF) borrowings have reached a record Rs.1.36 lakh cr. as of June 2026. While leverage has boosted retail participation, it also increases the risk of margin calls and forced selling during market corrections. As per market veterans, retail investors should avoid excessive leverage and MTF in uncertain markets.
- Despite weak market sentiment on Friday (24th July 2026), bullish breakouts with strong volumes were seen in GIPCL, Him Teknoforge, IOL Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals and Nilkamal. Keep these stocks on your radar.
- SIPs remain an effective long-term investment tool, but combining SIPs with disciplined lump-sum investments during meaningful market corrections can improve long-term returns. Sector selection, valuation and timing remain equally important.
- Value buy: On 7th July 2026, reputed foreign investor POLUNIN Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund LLC purchased 44.19 lakh shares of IOL Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals at Rs.166.65. The stock is now available near Rs.149 amid weak market sentiment. Promoters have increased their stake by 9.66% over the last two quarters, while the company has no exports to the US, limiting tariff-related risks.
