Why We (at Finology) Don’t Trade
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Why We (at Finology) Don’t Trade

We often get asked why we stay away from trading. The question comes up in workshops, on YouTube comments, and even in casual conversations with students. 

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Weekly Market Wrap: GST Reforms Fuel Over 1% Rally in Sensex & Nifty; Auto & Metal Stocks Shine
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Weekly Market Wrap: GST Reforms Fuel Over 1% Rally in Sensex & Nifty; Auto & Metal Stocks Shine

For the week of September 1 to September 5, 2025, the Indian stock market staged a powerful comeback, recovering most of the previous week's losses. The driving force behind this rally was a landmark overhaul of the GST structure, which ignited a broad-based surge in investor confidence. Despite a volatile and flat end to the week, the benchmark indices closed with significant gains, led by a spectacular performance in auto and metal stocks.

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Market Ends Volatile Week Flat: Auto Stocks Shine, IT & FMCG Drag (5 September)
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Market Ends Volatile Week Flat: Auto Stocks Shine, IT & FMCG Drag (5 September)

For investors trying to navigate the Indian stock market, Friday's session was a classic tug-of-war. After a sharp morning sell-off, the benchmark indices staged a recovery but ultimately closed the tumultuous week on a flat note. This guide breaks down what caused the intense volatility, which sectors came under pressure, which continued to rally, and what the overall weekly performance signals for the market ahead.

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Why the Market Gave Up Gains Today (4 Sep 2025): 5 Key Points
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Why the Market Gave Up Gains Today (4 Sep 2025): 5 Key Points

For investors and traders trying to understand Thursday's volatile session, the key question is: "Why did the Indian market surrender its strong opening gains to close almost flat?" After a powerful start driven by optimism over GST reforms, the benchmark indices performed a U-turn, weighed down by profit-booking linked to derivatives expiry and mixed global cues. This analysis breaks down the factors that caused the volatility, the day's top-performing sectors, and what it signals for the market.

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Top 6 Methods To Value Unlisted Shares For Smart Investment Decisions
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Top 6 Methods To Value Unlisted Shares For Smart Investment Decisions

If you’ve ever thought about expanding your investments beyond the regular stock market, unlisted shares offer an exciting path. As the name suggests, these are shares of companies that are not listed on any stock exchange, yet they often have strong growth potential. Many startups, pre-IPO businesses, and even well-established private companies issue unlisted shares. Since they operate outside public markets, they often provide early investment opportunities before the company expands or goes public.

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Market Wrap (September 3): Why Sensex & Nifty Rallied on GST Hopes & Strong PMI Data
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Market Wrap (September 3): Why Sensex & Nifty Rallied on GST Hopes & Strong PMI Data

For investors and traders trying to understand today's market movements, the key question is: "What caused the Sensex and Nifty to rally on Wednesday?" The Indian stock market closed significantly higher, driven by strong optimism around the ongoing GST Council meeting and robust economic data that points to a thriving services sector. This guide breaks down the day's key highlights, the top-performing sectors, and the main factors that fuelled investor confidence.

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Indian Markets End Mixed: Nifty & Sensex Dip, FMCG and Metals Shine, F&O Expiry Shifts to Tuesday
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Indian Markets End Mixed: Nifty & Sensex Dip, FMCG and Metals Shine, F&O Expiry Shifts to Tuesday

The Indian equity markets had a mixed day, with the benchmark Nifty 50 ending the session with a slight decline. While a few sectors, notably FMCG and Metal, posted gains, the market's overall performance was weighed down by losses in key sectors like Auto and Banking.

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Indian Sugar Stocks Surge 10%+ as Govt Removes Ethanol Production Rights
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Indian Sugar Stocks Surge 10%+ as Govt Removes Ethanol Production Rights

On September 2, 2025, Indian sugar stocks witnessed a sharp rally as the government lifted restrictions on ethanol production from sugarcane for the 2025-26 marketing year. This strategic move enables sugar mills and distilleries to produce ethanol without quantitative limits, aiming to boost ethanol supplies, enhance sugar mill profitability, and accelerate the country’s energy transition objectives.

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Auto Sales August 2025: TVS Motor & Bajaj Auto Surge on Export Boom; Maruti Slips on Weak Domestic Demand
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Auto Sales August 2025: TVS Motor & Bajaj Auto Surge on Export Boom; Maruti Slips on Weak Domestic Demand

India’s auto industry delivered a mix of solid exports, slow domestic demand, and EV growth in August 2025. Export-oriented segments outperformed, while most companies experienced stable to declining domestic volumes due to the monsoon, interest rate fluctuations, and pre-festive season adjustments.

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Indian Stock Market Wrap-Up: Sensex & Nifty Rebound, Led by Auto & IT Sectors on September 1, 2025
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Indian Stock Market Wrap-Up: Sensex & Nifty Rebound, Led by Auto & IT Sectors on September 1, 2025

The Indian equity markets, represented by the benchmark Sensex and Nifty indices, showed a strong positive rebound on Monday, September 1, 2025, snapping a three-day losing streak. The market's upward movement was driven by a broad-based rally, particularly in the auto, IT, and financial sectors, and a general improvement in investor sentiment.

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Indian Stock Market Wrap-Up: Sensex and Nifty
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Indian Stock Market Wrap-Up: Sensex and Nifty's Volatile Week Amidst US Tariff Fears

The Indian equity markets experienced a turbulent week from August 25 to August 29, 2025, marked by a sharp correction and a losing streak that concluded on Friday. While the week started on a positive note, the major indices, Sensex and Nifty, succumbed to selling pressure, largely driven by mounting concerns over new US tariffs on Indian goods. The week was characterised by a tug-of-war between persistent foreign institutional investor (FII) outflows and strong domestic institutional investor (DII) support.

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 Indian Stock Market Wrap-Up: Sensex and Nifty Decline for a Third Day Amidst US Tariff Fears
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Indian Stock Market Wrap-Up: Sensex and Nifty Decline for a Third Day Amidst US Tariff Fears

The Indian equity markets continued their losing streak for a third consecutive session on Friday, August 29, 2025. Both the Sensex and Nifty indices closed in the red, primarily due to persistent concerns over the recently imposed US tariffs on Indian goods and a broad-based market correction. Despite a positive start, the indices succumbed to selling pressure throughout the day, extending the weekly losses.

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Indian Stock Market Wrap-Up: Sensex and Nifty Decline for a Second Day Amidst Tariff Fallout
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Indian Stock Market Wrap-Up: Sensex and Nifty Decline for a Second Day Amidst Tariff Fallout

The Indian equity markets continued their downward trend on Thursday, August 28, 2025, with both the Sensex and Nifty indices closing in the red. The market's decline was a continuation of the sell-off triggered by the formal implementation of US tariffs on Indian goods, which came into effect on Wednesday. This marks the second consecutive session of losses, as Indian markets were closed on Wednesday for Ganesh Chaturthi.

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Indian Market Plunges: Sensex and Nifty Decline on US Tariff Fears
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Indian Market Plunges: Sensex and Nifty Decline on US Tariff Fears

The Indian equity markets, represented by the benchmark Sensex and Nifty indices, faced a sharp downturn on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, erasing gains from the previous session. The market's decline was primarily triggered by heightened geopolitical concerns, particularly the looming threat of US tariffs on Indian products, and a broad-based sell-off across multiple sectors.

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Indian Market Rebounds: IT Sector Leads Nifty, Sensex Rally
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Indian Market Rebounds: IT Sector Leads Nifty, Sensex Rally

The Indian equity markets, represented by the benchmark Sensex and Nifty indices, staged a positive comeback on Monday, August 25, 2025, recovering from the profit-booking-induced decline of Friday. The market's rebound was primarily fueled by a rally in global equity markets and growing optimism for a potential US Federal Reserve rate cut.

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Why Reliance Power Stock Is Hitting Upper Circuit: Anil Ambani-Backed Rally Explained
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Why Reliance Power Stock Is Hitting Upper Circuit: Anil Ambani-Backed Rally Explained

Reliance Power - an Anil Ambani-led company - has been in the spotlight, consistently hitting the upper circuit for the past several trading sessions in August 2025. Investor queries and Google searches for “Reliance Power rally,” “Why is Reliance Power hitting upper circuit?” and “Anil Ambani stock news” have surged. Let’s break down what’s happening, why the stock is gaining momentum, and what it means for investors.

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 Indian Equity Markets Rebound with Fragile Recovery
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Indian Equity Markets Rebound with Fragile Recovery

The Indian equity markets successfully concluded a six-day trading week by snapping a strong winning streak. The recovery, however, was characterised as a "fragile rebound" rather than a robust shift, driven by a relief rally, strong Domestic Institutional Investor (DII) support, and a strategic investor pivot toward domestically focused sectors.

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Indian Stock Market Wrap-Up: Sensex and Nifty Snap Six-Day Rally Amid Profit Booking
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Indian Stock Market Wrap-Up: Sensex and Nifty Snap Six-Day Rally Amid Profit Booking

The Indian equity markets, represented by the benchmark Sensex and Nifty indices, concluded Friday, August 22, 2025, on a negative note, breaking a six-day winning streak. A wave of profit booking swept across the market, leading to a broad-based sell-off. This daily wrap-up provides a comprehensive overview of the market's movements, key influencing factors, and what investors should consider for the days ahead.

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