Markets continue to rise; foreign investors sell again; mutual funds hold ample amounts of cash; crude oil and dollar prices decline

The stock market will operate on Raksha Bandhan on Monday, August 19. Despite the festival, both the BSE and the NSE will be open for trading. Check the holiday list here.

The Indian stock market offers very little value across sectors and stocks; euphoric sentiment among non-institutional investors

Nifty50's historic rally from 20,000 to 25,000, in less than 11 months, reflects India's robust economic fundamentals and fuels optimism for continued market strength in the long term.

Tonight's release of US employment and wage data will reveal whether the US recession concerns are for real.

The positive trend will continue in the coming days if the Nifty remains above the short-term support level of 24870. 

Analysts predict that Indian markets could mirror the bloodbath in Western and Asian markets; profit-taking pressure is expected, but the 25,000 target for Nifty remains within reach.

`Staying invested or investing in low-hanging fruit can still pay off as the economy continues to grow'

Nifty climbed from 24,000 to 25,000 in 24 trading days, adding 5,000 points (25%) over 11 months.

The momentum indicators signal a positive trend