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Overnight global action was mixed : On 25 th Aug 2025, U.S. markets were negative with S&P 500 up by -27 pts (-0.43%), Dow Jones was up by -349 pts (-0.77%) and Nasdaq was down by -72 pts (-0.31%). India VIX was down by ~0.17%. GIFT Nifty is trading negative at ~24,937 (-56 pts, -0.22%) indicating Indian markets will open negative.

Yesterday, advance decline ratio on NSE was 1,412 : 1,611 and BSE was 1,888 : 2,309, which showed weakness in the overall markets.

Index Options Data Analysis:

Sensex max call OI is at 82,500 and max put OI is at 81,500 with PCR of 0.93

Nifty max call OI and max put OI both are at 25,000 with PCR of 0.78

Bank Nifty max call OI is at 56,000 and max put OI is at 55,000 with PCR of 0.5

Securities in Ban for F&O Trade for 26-AUG-2025:

RBLBANK, TITAGARH

Sectors in Focus:

IT : Nifty IT index was up by +2.37%, Infosys (+3.08%), TCS (+2.88%) and HCL Tech (+2.64%) were leading the index

Realty : Nifty realty index was up by +0.75% with Sobha (+1.97%), Raymond (+1.26%) and DLF (+1.23%) among the top gainers.

Consumer Durables : Nifty consumer durables index was up by +0.57% with PGEL (+3.18%), Crompton (+2.08%) and Amber (+1.39%) contributing positively to the index.

Metals : Nifty metal index was up by +0.65%, top gainers were JSL (+2.89%), Hindustan Zinc (+2.59%) and Hindalco (+1.79%)

FMCG : Emami Ltd (-4.24%), United Spirits (-1.5%) and UBL (- 1.29%) dragged the Nifty metal index by -0.1%

Media : Nifty media was down by -1.67% with Nazara (-4.24%), Zee Ltd (-2.61%) and PVR Inox (-2.18%) among the laggards.

Stocks in the News

1. Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Limited (CMP: 236.65, MCap: 297,712, Sector: Oil & Gas, Valuation: 3.2xFY26 EV/EBITDA) ONGC commenced monetization of the Chinnewala Tibba Gas field in RKOEA, a significant step towards enhancing gas production and revenue streams in the region. News Source: ONGC

2. GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals Limited (CMP: 2799.2, MCap: 47,420, Sector: Pharmaceuticals, Valuation: 34.27xFY26 EV/EBITDA) The company entered the oncology segment with Jemperli and Zejula, introducing precision therapies for gynaecological cancers, marking a significant expansion in its therapeutic portfolio. News Source: GLAXO

3. Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (CMP: 147.75, MCap: 41,506, Sector: Financial Services, Valuation: 4.04xTTM P/BV) The company signed a Performance MoU for FY 2025-26 with the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, aligning strategic goals to promote renewable energy initiatives. Additionally, it projects a 21% revenue growth in FY26 due to increased green project investments. News Source: IREDA

4. NBCC (India) Limited (CMP: 104.15, MCap: 28,120, Sector: Infrastructure, Valuation: 34.48xTTM EV/EBITDA) The company received cabinet approval from the Government of Rajasthan for the development of Rajasthan Mandapam Convention Centre and other urban projects worth approximately ?3,700 crore, significantly boosting its project pipeline. News Source: NBCC

5. Signpost India Limited (CMP: 285.4, MCap: 1,525, Sector: Advertising, Valuation: 40.27xTTM P/E) The company secured a 9-year exclusive contract for Bengaluru Metro advertising with revenue potential up to ?700 crore, significantly boosting its advertising business prospects.

6. The Great Eastern Shipping Company Limited (CMP: 953.5, MCap: 13,612, Sector: Shipping, Valuation: 8.91xFY26 P/E) The company has contracted to purchase a Suezmax Crude Carrier of approximately 164,715 dwt, built in 2010, expected to join the fleet by Q3 FY26, enhancing its crude oil transportation capacity. News Source: GESHIP

7. Lemon Tree Hotels Limited (CMP: 168.3, MCap: 13,333, Sector: Hospitality, Valuation: 19.45xFY26 EV/EBITDA) The company signed a License Agreement for Keys Select by Lemon Tree Hotels in Mhasrul, Nasik, expanding its presence in the region and strengthening its portfolio of mid-scale hotel properties. News Source: LEMONTREE

8. Protean eGov Technologies Limited (CMP: 818.2, MCap: 3,317, Sector: IT Services, Valuation: 34.84xTTM P/E) The company received a work order worth Rs 1,160 crore from UIDAI, enhancing its service portfolio and reflecting growth in its e-governance solutions business. News Source: PROTEAN

9. Gandhar Oil Refinery (India) Limited (CMP: 151.5, MCap: 1,482, Sector: Oil Refinery, Valuation: 19.66xTTM P/E) The company received orders from BHEL, bolstering its order book and reinforcing its position in the oil refinery sector with potential revenue growth. News Source: GANDHAR

10. Suraj Estate Developers Limited (CMP: 324.25, MCap: 1,549, Sector: Real Estate, Valuation: 10.39xTTM EV/EBITDA) The company announced the acquisition of land at Lower Parel, Mumbai, marking a significant expansion in a prime real estate market that could boost future development projects and revenue potential. News Source: SURAJEST

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