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Apple Pay Plans India Entry With Axis Bank

Research Analyst: UJVIN NEVATIA (PROPRIETOR: NEVAT INVESTMENTS) | SEBI Registration No.: INH100009628 Apple is preparing to launch Apple Pay in India next month, initially with Axis Bank (

HDFC Bank (NSE: HDFCBANK), Friday’s price action

India’s Direct Tax Collections Rise 13% — Economic Strength?

Imagine India’s economy as a large engine. When businesses earn more, individuals earn more, and compliance improves, the government’s tax collections can become a useful indicator of economic activity. As of September 17, FY27 net direct tax collections reached **₹12.12 lakh crore, up 12.96% YoY**. Net corporate tax collections rose about **19.5%**, while STT collections jumped nearly **53%**. Advance tax collections also increased strongly. Why does this matter for investors? Stronger corporate tax collections can indicate healthier corporate earnings and business activity. Higher STT collections also reflect substantial activity in the capital markets. However, tax collections are **one economic indicator—not a standalone reason to buy or sell a stock**. 🔎 **NIFTY 500 stocks/sectors that may benefit indirectly from a stronger domestic economic environment:** 🏦 **

BANKNIFTY TECHNICAL LEVEL & DERIVATIVE STRATEGY

BANKNIFTY BULLISH BREAKOUT ZONE 56500 BANKNIFTY BEARISH BREAKOUT ZONE 56000 OPEN INTEREST UPDATES IN OPTION CHAIN : HIGHER OPEN INTEREST SEEN @ 56500 CALL AND 56000 PUT. AS PER DATA ANALYSIS MARKET LOOKS POSITIVE AND 56500 IS KEY RESISTANCE LEVEL MAXIMUM CALL WRITING SEEN @ 56500 CALL. YESTERDAY BANKNIFTY FACED 56500 RESISTANCE LEVEL AND 56000 LOOKS STRONG SUPPORT LEVEL BECAUSE MAXIMUM PUT WRITING SEEN @ 56000 LEVEL. TODAY DURING INTRADAY SHARP RECOVERY SEEN IN PRIVATE BANK SPECIALLY IN HDFC BANK. IN HDFC BANK HEAVY PUT OPTION SELLING SEEN AND AS PER DATA ANALYSIS HDFC BANK LOOKS SOLID. BANKNIFTY LOOKS POSITIVE TRADER CAN TAKE POSITION AFTER 56500 LEVEL AFTER 57000 LEVEL WILL BE NEXT RESISTANCE LEVEL.

Post Market Summary for Thursday, September 17, 2026!

Post Market Summary for Thursday, September 17, 2026 📈 Nifty 50 Summary Nifty 50 closed at 23271, up 0.2% (range: 23195-23363). Market breadth was weak with 38 advancers vs 12 decliners. Overall sentiment: Mixed 🔄 🏆 Top Gainers HDFC Life +5.1% | Tata Motors +4.6% | SBI Life +4.2% 📉 Top Losers ONGC -1.8% | Titan -1.4% | HDFC Bank -1.2% 🏭 Sectors ↑ Financials (+2.4%), Pharma (+1.7%) ↓ Consumer Durables (-1.4%), Mining (-1.0%) 🌐 Broader Indices Sensex: 74340, flat | Bank Nifty: 56056, down 0.4% NEWS Tata Chemicals surged as much as 13.5% during the session. Several other Tata companies also moved sharply higher. Tata Motors, Tata Steel and Tata Investment were among the Tata stocks gaining strongly, with Reuters reporting gains of roughly 2.3%–5.5% in these counters. The market also reacted to reports that Tata Sons is moving toward a possible listing, making the development particularly significant for investors tracking Tata Group valuations.

Peak XV Sells ₹1,756 Crore Groww Stake what investors learn

Imagine an early investor entering a business when most people have never heard of it. Years later, that business becomes a listed market leader—and the early investor starts booking returns through block deals. That is the story unfolding around **Billionbrains Garage Ventures, the parent company of