Weekly Recap

Weekly Recap - Sat, 22 Aug, 2026, 10:25 IST

Aug 2026, Week 3

Grading Results

1/5 calls hit

1/5 positional bets hit over Aug 2026, Week 3.

Learning Loop

What worked

  • Hindalco Industries Ltd.: Hindalco was among the top losers, mirroring the weakness in the broader NIFTY METAL index. Continued pressure on global commodity prices and demand concerns could lead to further downside. This worked sell call moved -1.91%.

What missed

  • Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd.: As a top gainer in a declining market, Apollo Hospitals shows strong defensive characteristics. The healthcare sector may continue to attract flows due to its non-cyclical nature and stable demand. This did not work buy call moved -1.5%.
  • HDFC Bank Ltd.: Despite a weak financial services sector, HDFC Bank's positive movement signals a flight to quality. Strong DII support in financials could help this large-cap leader outperform. This only partially worked buy call moved -0.28%.
  • Wipro Ltd.: Wipro's gain and the NIFTY IT's relative resilience indicate that the IT sector is seen as a defensive haven. Potential for continued stability and selective buying in quality IT names. This only partially worked buy call moved -0.61%.
  • Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd.: A top gainer, Adani Ports reflects positive sentiment in the infrastructure and logistics space. It stands to benefit from ongoing economic activity and government focus on infrastructure development. This only partially worked buy call moved +0.53%.

Bet-by-Bet Breakdown

TickerActionEntry → ExitChangeOutcome
APOLLOHOSPApollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd.BUY8,825.5 → 8,693-1.50%miss

buy call moved -1.5%

HDFCBANKHDFC Bank Ltd.BUY729 → 726.95-0.28%partial

buy call moved -0.28%

HINDALCOHindalco Industries Ltd.SELL1,049.9 → 1,029.85-1.91%hit

sell call moved -1.91%

WIPROWipro Ltd.BUY181.9 → 180.79-0.61%partial

buy call moved -0.61%

ADANIPORTSAdani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd.BUY1,691 → 1,700+0.53%partial

buy call moved +0.53%