- As per astrology view, some important turning dates are 25, 28 and 31st August 2026.
- Very big negative for bulls and the Indian economy. As per an expert agri economist, major kharif crops may face harvest shortfalls, with rice, oilseeds, pulses and cotton yields likely to be affected. Climate, crude and currency remain key threats, while El Nino in November-December could impact rabi crops, push inflation higher and hurt purchasing power. Brent crude above $80 remains negative for the Indian economy.
- Friday night closing: Brent Crude $93.93, Dow +518 pts., Nasdaq +113 pts., S&P +33 pts. and Gift Nifty +43 pts. at 24,329, signalling a mild gap-up opening in Indian markets on Monday, subject to weekend developments.
- As per market grapevine, markets may remain highly volatile with a sell-on-rise mood amid AI concerns, lack of double-digit growth, upcoming IPOs including the much-awaited NSE IPO, rising inflation and rupee weakness. Focus on select growth-oriented stocks with strong Q1 EBITDA and optimistic Q2FY27 outlook. Black Rose, Chemcon Speciality Chemicals, Haldyn Glass, IOLCP, IVP, Morepenlab, Jyoti, Nocil & TGVSL may give good returns over the next 2-3 months.
- Negative for bulls & investors: El Niño concerns and falling pulse imports may push inflation higher. Skymet has projected a 70% probability of drought, which could hurt the economy and purchasing power.
- Big concern for retail F&O/options traders: Nearly 91% of F&O traders lost money in FY26, with individual traders collectively losing Rs.91,685 cr., according to a SEBI study.
