Indian markets ended the week on a weak note, with the BSE 500 index down 0.8% as 347 stocks saw declines up to 12% WoW, led by IT, power, and FMCG sectors. FII selling and cautious investor sentiment continued to pressure the market, while DIIs partially cushioned the fall.

Realty firm Signature Global posted a net loss of Rs 46.86 crore in the July-September period of FY26. This follows a net profit in the same period last year. Total income also saw a significant drop. For the first six months of the fiscal, the company reported a net loss of Rs 12.42 crore.

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Gaurs Group expects Rs 2,000 crore revenue from its new premium housing project on Yamuna Expressway, launching the first phase with 950 units. The 12-acre project, priced from Rs 1.9 crore, is driven by strong customer response and upcoming infrastructure like the Jewar airport. The developer is also planning a shopping mall and a 5-star hotel in the region.

Veteran investor Sandip Sabharwal has cautioned that India’s ongoing IPO frenzy may be masking deeper concerns about transparency and earnings quality. He highlighted a pattern of companies turning profitable only before their listings, adding that heavy promoter selling and institutional interest are overheating the primary market while keeping secondary sentiment subdued.

Nuvama has reviewed Q2 results of 10 listed companies, issuing Buy, Hold, and Reduce ratings with upside potential up to 57% and downside risk of 9%.

NoPaperForms, a SaaS firm for educational institutions, is preparing for its IPO. The company has filed initial documents with Sebi using a confidential route. This allows for flexibility in their public offering plans. NoPaperForms supports over 1,000 clients across India and Asia. Their products help manage student recruitment, enrolment, and fee payments.

Despite recent market weakness, SBI Securities’ Sudeep Shah believes Nifty may rebound toward 26,300, supported by key technical levels and strength in banking stocks. He sees Bank Nifty maintaining leadership, while sectors like metals, PSU banks, and oil & gas show resilience amid continued FII outflows and global volatility.

India s economy is set for a strong revival in FY26. Projections indicate growth nearing 7 percent. This surge is fueled by significant tax reductions, increased government infrastructure investment, and supportive monetary policy. Early indicators point to improved company earnings, particularly within the small and midcap segments. Discretionary spending is expected to rise, benefiting sectors like autos and appliances.