The Nifty index is on a four-week losing streak, influenced by underwhelming Q1 earnings and global trade concerns. Nifty Bank outperformed but faces resistance. Bajaj Finance declined post-earnings. IEX is under pressure due to market coupling news. Healthcare and Pharma sectors show promise. Cipla and Apollo Hospital are likely to do well. The market needs positive global cues for recovery.

The Nifty experienced a week of range-bound trading, closing slightly lower with a 0.53% loss. Facing resistance near the upper edge of a rising channel, the index shows signs of fatigue despite holding above its 20-week moving average. Traders should remain cautious, focusing on stock-specific strategies and protecting gains, as a decisive breakout is needed for a clear directional move.

IDFC First Bank s first quarter of fiscal year 2026 reveals a mixed financial performance. While the profit after tax declined by 32% year-over-year to ₹463 crore, the net interest income experienced a growth of 5.1%, reaching ₹4,933 crore. However, on a quarter-on-quarter basis, the PAT grew significantly by 52.1%.

Nephrocare Health Services, known as NephroPlus, plans to raise funds through an IPO. The IPO includes fresh shares and an offer for sale. Funds will be used for new dialysis clinics and debt repayment. The company is a major dialysis services provider in Asia. It has clinics in multiple countries. ICICI Securities and other firms are managing the IPO.

Sahajanand Medical Technologies (SMT) has filed for an IPO with SEBI to raise funds through an offer-for-sale of 27,644,231 equity shares. Prominent shareholders like Samara Capital and Kotak Pre-IPO Opportunities Fund will be offloading shares. A leading player in India s drug-eluting stent market, SMT boasts a 25% market share. The company s revenue increased to ₹1,024.

Jain Irrigation Systems reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 11.19 crore for the quarter ended June 2025, an 8.5% decrease from the previous year. Despite early monsoon impacting pipe demand, the company saw revenue growth in Micro Irrigation Systems, Tissue Culture, Exports, and Solar Agri Pumps.

Sri Lotus Developers and Realty is launching its IPO next Wednesday, with a grey market premium of Rs 32 over the issue price of Rs 150. The company previously allotted shares at Rs 150 apiece to Bollywood celebrities like Shah Rukh Khan and Amitabh Bachchan.

Investors should prepare for a busy week with numerous corporate actions on the horizon. Several companies, including Cosmo First, DLF, and Wipro, have scheduled dividend declarations. GTV Engineering will undergo a stock split and issue bonus shares. Additionally, Abate AS Industries plans a bonus issue, while a multitude of companies will distribute dividends throughout the week.

Kotak Mahindra Bank reported a 7% YoY decrease in standalone net profit for Q1FY26, reaching Rs 3,282 crore, down from Rs 3,520 crore in the previous year. The bank s net interest income (NII) saw a 6% increase, climbing to Rs 7,259 crore.

While the broader market showed signs of weakness during the week, 12 stocks with a market capitalization exceeding Rs 2,500 crore consistently posted gains in each of the five sessions.