- As per astrology, important turning dates are 27th, 29th & 31st July and 3rd, 6th & 10th August 2026.
- As per market grapevine, crude oil needs to remain below US$80/barrel for sustained strength in Indian equities. Till then, selling on rallies may continue. Focus on fundamentally strong growth stocks that report robust Q1FY27 EBITDA and PAT with positive Q2FY27 guidance.
- Friday night closing: Dow +235 pts., Nasdaq -162 pts., S&P +4 pts. and Gift Nifty -65 pts. at 23,763, indicating a mildly negative opening on Monday, subject to no adverse weekend developments. Till 11th December 2026, focus on fundamentally strong growth stocks with robust Q1 FY27 results and optimistic Q2 FY27 guidance rather than index movements. Avoid excessive F&O, options and Margin Trading Facility (MTF) exposure amid heightened volatility.
- Astro junction: Saturn turns retrograde from 27th July to 11th December 2026. As per astrology-based views, this period may remain volatile for global financial markets. Investors should avoid overtrading, leverage, margin funding and excessive F&O exposure. FIIs have sold Rs.11,728.95 cr. in July (MTD) and Rs.1,86,856.37 cr. in FY27 YTD, which may continue to weigh on market sentiment.
- Negative for textiles: The US Section 301 tariff framework creates a disadvantage for Indian textile exporters. India remains in the 10% tariff band, reducing competitiveness against several global peers.
- As per market veteran, geopolitical visibility remains weak and crude oil movements are highly unpredictable. Crude above US$80 remains a key risk for India’s economy due to higher import costs and inflation. With large caps underperforming, many HNIs are shifting towards quality mid and small caps. Avoid leveraged trading and MTF in the current environment.
