Quant Mutual Fund sold 20.81 lakh shares of Jubilant Pharmova worth Rs 190.47 crore in bulk deals, while Abakkus Four2Eight Opportunities Fund bought 11 lakh shares. The transactions came as the pharmaceutical company approved plans to raise up to Rs 800 crore through non-convertible debentures and seek broader debt issuance authorisation.

SBI economists are advocating for the elimination of long-term capital gains tax to stimulate sustained investment in Indian equity markets. This proposal arises amid substantial foreign portfolio investor withdrawals exceeding Rs 3 lakh crore this year, prompting concerns. Furthermore, the lack of AI-focused stocks is contributing to these market exits.

Analysts recommend five stocks for Tuesday, including Astra Microwave, Manappuram and Laurus Labs, citing bullish chart patterns, improving momentum and breakout signals. Here are the targets and stop-loss levels.

Indian benchmark indices reversed early gains on Monday, with the Sensex falling 548 points and the Nifty closing below 22,400 amid persistent FII selling, rising bond yields and geopolitical concerns. Investors will track key stocks, global cues, crude oil prices, inflation data and earnings expectations for Tuesday’s market direction.