Market Update – Stocks in Focus (Monday, 25 August 2025)

The Indian market opened on a positive note today, with the ***** gaining over 90 points in early trade, supported by buying in IT, Realty, and select heavyweights. Stocks in the spotlight include

up to 4% in Opening trade, Reliance Group companies after CBI action !RPOWER(5% lower circuit), Reliance Infrastructure (5% lower circuit), , Healthcare, , , , , IDBI Bank, , and . i s drawing strong focus after the RBI approved SMBC’s proposal to acquire up to 24.99% stake, a move likely to drive investor sentiment. Reliance Power and Reliance Infrastructure are also in the limelight as clarification confirmed that recent CBI action on Reliance Communications does not affect their core operations. InterGlobe Aviation and Max Healthcare are being tracked ahead of their inclusion in the Nifty 50 index on September 30, replacing Hero MotoCorp and IndusInd Bank. Infrastructure, defence, and industrial stocks such as Brigade Enterprises, , Titagarh Rail, and are on traders’ watchlists, while remains active. On Friday, the Nifty 50 had closed lower by 213.65 points (0.85%), weighed down by banks, metals, and cement majors. Autos and telecoms outperformed, with JSW Steel reporting a strong profit surge on volumes and cost efficiency. Disclaimer: *****