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Overnight global action was positive: On 13 th Aug 2025, U.S. markets were positive with S&P 500 up by +20 pts (+0.32%), Dow Jones was up by +463 pts (+1.04%) and Nasdaq was up by +9 pts (+0.04%). India VIX was down by ~0.76%. GIFT Nifty is trading positive at ~24,710 (+20 pts, +0.08%) indicating Indian markets will open positive.

Yesterday, advance decline ratio on NSE was 1,685 : 1,287 and BSE was 2,150 : 1,946, which showed strength in the overall markets

Index Options Data Analysis:

Sensex max call OI and max put OI both are at 80,500 with PCR of 1.04

Nifty max call OI is at 25,000 and max put OI is at 24,600 with PCR of 1.09

Bank Nifty max call OI is at 56,000 and max put OI is at 55,000 with PCR of 0.69

Securities in Ban for F&O Trade for 14-AUG-2025:

PGEL, PNBHOUSING, RBLBANK, TITAGARH

Sectors in Focus:

Healthcare : Nifty healthcare index was up by +2.13%, Apollo Hospitals (+8.2%), Alkem (+4.48%) and Laurus Labs (+4.22%) were leading the index.

Pharma : Nifty pharma index was up by +1.73% with Alkem (+4.48%), Laurus Labs (+4.22%) and Zydus Life (+3.3%) among the top gainers.

Metal : Nifty Metal index was up by +1.26% with Hindalco (+5.09%), Lloyds Metal (+2.48%) and NMDC (+2.4%) contributing positively to the index.

Auto : Nifty auto index was up by +1.12%, top gainers were Motherson (+3.25%), Bharat Forge (+2.48%) and Hero Moto Co (+2.35%).

Realty : Lodha (+1.26%), Sobha (+1.11%) and Oberoi Realty (+0.95%) supported the Nifty realty index by +0.24%

PSU Bank : Nifty PSU Bank index was down by -0.14% with Maharashtra Bank (-1.13%), UCO Bank (-0.88%) and Central Bank (-0.58%) among the top losers.

Stocks in the News

1. L&T Energy GreenTech (CMP: 3692.75, MCap: 507,942 Cr, Sector: Engineering & Construction, Valuation: 18.89x FY26 EV/EBITDA)

L&T partnered with Japan’s ITOCHU for a Green Ammonia Project, aiming to advance sustainability in energy production through international collaboration. This strategic alliance focuses on leveraging expertise to develop eco-friendly solutions in energy production, contributing to global sustainability goals. News Source: L&T

2. Max Healthcare Institute Limited (CMP: 1267.6, MCap: 123,239 Cr, Sector: Healthcare, Valuation: 43.31x FY26 EV/EBITDA)

Max Healthcare announced a capacity addition, enhancing healthcare infrastructure to meet growing demand as part of its strategic expansion plans. This move is expected to bolster their service offerings and market presence in key regions. News Source: MAXHEALTH

3. Thermax Limited (CMP: 3292.25, MCap: 39,229 Cr, Sector: Industrial Equipment, Valuation: 33.78x FY26 EV/EBITDA)

Thermax signed a share purchase agreement with Everenviro Resource Management Private Limited to acquire a stake in Thermax Bioenergy Solutions Private Limited, signaling a strategic move into bioenergy solutions to diversify energy offerings. News Source: THERMAX

4. GMR Airports Limited (CMP: 74.7, MCap: 9,115 Cr, Sector: Infrastructure, Valuation: -49.93x FY26 P/E)

GMR Airports received a Letter of Intent to Award for a cargo project, indicating a strategic expansion in airport logistics operations with potential revenue growth. News Source: GMRINFRA

5. J.Kumar Infraprojects Limited (CMP: 906.75, MCap: 8,867 Cr, Sector: Infrastructure, Valuation: 28.13x TTM EV/EBITDA)

J.Kumar Infraprojects received a Letter of Acceptance for constructing Foot Over Bridges for Mumbai Metro Line 4, 4A at multiple stations, with a contract cost of Rs 129.04 Crore (share of Rs 77.42 Crore), boosting its infrastructure portfolio. News Source: JKIL

6. Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy Limited (CMP: 499.15, MCap: 8,475 Cr, Sector: Renewable Energy, Valuation: 16.8x TTM EV/EBITDA)

Sterling and Wilson secured a new domestic order for a turn-key EPC package of 245 MW AC in Gujarat from a PSU developer, emerging as L1, strengthening their position in the renewable energy sector. News Source: SWSOLAR

7. Aurionpro Solutions Limited (CMP: 1470.35, MCap: 8,118 Cr, Sector: IT Services, Valuation: 32.07x FY26 P/E)

Aurionpro secured a landmark urban mobility project for Mumbai Metro, strengthening its position in transportation technology solutions with significant urban impact. News Source: AURIONPRO

8. Jain Irrigation Systems Limited (CMP: 52.8, MCap: 3,773 Cr, Sector: Irrigation Systems, Valuation: 111.37x TTM P/E)

Jain Irrigation secured orders worth Rs 135 Crore for 5,438 Solar Pumps under PM-KUSUM Phase II in Maharashtra, boosting its renewable energy segment and supporting agricultural infrastructure growth News Source: JISLJALEQS

9. Refex Industries Limited (CMP: 621.85, MCap: 4,192 Cr, Sector: Industrial Gases, Valuation: 30.86x TTM EV/EBITDA)

Refex Industries bagged an order for transportation of pond ash, enhancing its logistics operations and contributing to revenue streams in waste management services. News Source: REFEX

10. Oswal Pumps Limited (CMP: 41.76, MCap: 1,311 Cr, Sector: Renewable Energy, Valuation: 8.82x TTM EV/EBITDA)

Oswal Pumps received a Letter of Award/Empanelment for 14,787 Off-Grid Solar Pumps worth approximately Rs 442 Crore, significantly expanding its footprint in the renewable energy sector for agricultural applications. News Source: OSWALPUMPS

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