Indian markets gained 1.5% weekly, led by auto, banks, and pharma, with Nifty extending its winning streak for the eighth session. Analysts expect consolidation, while experts recommend five stocks with strong bullish setups for near-term upside.

Tesla shares surged nearly 8% on Monday after CEO Elon Musk s $1 billion open market share purchase on Friday, his first since February 2020. The stock s rise, accompanied by high trading volumes, comes amid news of a proposed new pay package for Musk and a class action lawsuit against the company.

Nifty Realty has declined 14% in a year, with some stocks falling up to 66%. However, Elara Capital sees turnaround opportunities, identifying seven realty picks with potential upside of up to 85%.

Elon Musk s trust acquired approximately $1 billion in Tesla shares on September 12, as revealed in a regulatory filing. This purchase occurred around the same time Tesla Chair Robyn Denholm discussed Musk s potential trillion-dollar pay package tied to ambitious company goals. Following this news, Tesla shares experienced a significant surge, climbing as much as 7.3% before regular trading commenced.

Indian markets snapped their 8-day winning streak as Nifty and Sensex closed slightly lower, dragged by IT, auto and pharma. Stocks in focus included Anant Raj, RailTel, Vodafone Idea, Sigachi, Shakti Pumps, KRBL and GRSE.

Eight NSE midcap companies — including GE Vernova T&D, Radico Khaitan, Muthoot Finance, Hero MotoCorp, MCX, Coforge, Kalyan Jewellers and Waaree Energies — posted record quarterly profits, each exceeding their previous 10-quarter highs by over 25%.

SEBI’s tightening of F&O rules, including curbs on weekly expiries, larger contract sizes, and delta-based open interest, aims to reduce speculation. Experts note regulating long-term contracts is complex but crucial for investor protection and calibrated exposure.

Fintech platform CRED is postponing its IPO, deeming itself "too young" and prioritizing building a robust financial ecosystem. CEO Kunal Shah aims to deepen relationships with affluent users and expand product offerings, fueled by a recent $75 million Series G fundraise. CRED launched new features including asset tracking, curated fixed deposits, and premium credit cards.

Highway tendering remained muted in H1 FY26 due to revised norms and approval delays, but CareEdge expects strong momentum in H2 with over 125 projects identified, despite construction bottlenecks and 7–10% growth moderation.

Despite Sensex slipping 119 points to 81,785, 11 BSE 500 stocks hit fresh 52-week highs on Monday, signaling bullish momentum and investor confidence across finance, healthcare, and industrial sectors.