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Indian equity markets closed in the green on September 22, 2023, supported by buying in select banking and automobile stocks. Sectors such as pharma, information technology, and metals were the major drags. Options data suggests a sideways to positive momentum in the near term.

Berger Paints shares surged 6% to hit a 52-week high after turning ex-bonus on the record date for the issue of bonus shares in the ratio 1:5. The company posted a net profit of Rs 326.3 crore in the April-June quarter of FY24, up 39% year-on-year, on revenue of Rs 2,739.7 crore, up 10% year-on-year. The company expects to get net cash positive by the end of this fiscal year and expects to end the year with double-digit revenue growth on strong demand outlook.

IdeaForge Tech up 3.4% on order RVNL up 3% on highway MoU JSW Steel up 0.4% on sale ICICI Lombard down 1.6% on CEO exit ICICI Bank down 1% on healthcare investment NHPC up 1.3% on extended additional charge Kalyani Forge up 3.2% on new MD IRB Infra up 2.5% on road project closure

The Signature Global IPO was subscribed 11.88 times on the final day of bidding. The company will use the proceeds to repay debt and for land acquisitions and general corporate purposes. The IPO is expected to list on October 4, but this may change due to the new timeline of T+3.

GBP/USD and GBP/INR Expected to Weaken The British pound is expected to weaken against the US dollar and the Indian rupee in the near term. The GBP/USD pair is expected to slide towards 1.22 as long as it trades under 1.2350, while the GBP/INR pair is expected to move towards 101.40 as long as it trades below 102.50. This is based on technical analysis, which is a method of forecasting future price movements based on historical price patterns and trends.

Concord Biotech shares were trading 3% higher on September 22nd after Kotak Institutional Equities and Antique Broking initiated coverage of the company with a positive outlook on the stock. Both brokerages cited the company's expertise in high entry barrier fermentation active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) segment and strong underlying demand trends as key reasons for their bullish stance. Kotak Institutional Equities has an 'add' rating on the company's stock and has set a target price of Rs 1,110 per share, while Antique Brokings has a 'buy' rating and has set a target price of Rs 1,340 per share.

Lux Industries shares fell 3% on September 22 after news emerged that the Income Tax department had conducted searches at the company's premises in Kolkata and alleged a tax evasion of Rs 200 crore. The company has confirmed the searches and is extending full support.

Sai Silks IPO was oversubscribed 4.4 times on the final day of bidding, with qualified institutional buyers and high networth individuals supporting the issue on closing day. The net fresh issue proceeds will be utilized by the company mainly for the setting up of 30 new stores, two warehouses, working capital requirements and repaying debts. The trading in its equity shares will commence with effect from October 4, as per the IPO schedule.

Shares of PNB Gilts hit upper circuit on September 22, 2023, following news that India's inclusion in JPMorgan's bond index is seen driving billions of dollars of inflows. The index provider will add Indian bonds to its widely-tracked emerging market index starting June 28, 2024. PNB Gilts is a primary dealer in government securities and other fixed-income instruments. The inclusion of Indian bonds in JPMorgan's index is expected to attract significant foreign inflows, which is likely to benefit PNB Gilts and other primary dealers in government securities.

OYO, a hospitality tech platform, has recorded strong growth in the business travel segment in the first seven months of 2023. The company has added nearly 2,800 corporate clients and its revenue from business travel has grown by 20%. The growth is being driven by strong demand from startups, film production houses, travel management companies, small and medium scale enterprises, and traditional business houses & conglomerates. OYO's commitment to providing affordable and reliable accommodation options to businesses of all sizes has made it a preferred choice for businesses across India.