This trading week was a rollercoaster ride for Indian markets as domestic indices struggled to find firm footing amidst global uncertainty. Key indices like the Sensex and Nifty saw mild corrections, while select sectors and stocks offered pockets of strength.
📊 Market Performance This Week
- Sensex: Down ~0.9% | Closed at 80,865.23
- Nifty 50: Down ~0.8% | Closed at 24,712.15
Markets corrected after hitting record highs last week, influenced by global headwinds and profit booking. Volatility remained high as both FIIs and DIIs showed opposing trends.
📈 Sector Performance
| Sector | Performance | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| FMCG | ▲ Up | Strong rural sales data from HUL and Dabur boosted sentiment |
| IT | ▼ Down | Weak guidance from TCS and Infosys triggered selling |
| Pharma | ▲ Up | Sun Pharma, Dr Reddy’s gained after strong earnings |
| Auto | ▼ Down | Mixed Q1 numbers from M&M, Hero MotoCorp led to cautious outlook |
| Metal | ▼ Down | Global slowdown fears and tariffs impacted metal stocks |
💼 Institutional Activity
- FIIs: Net Sellers of ₹4,636 Cr
- DIIs: Net Buyers of ₹6,147 Cr
Foreign investors continued their selling spree, spooked by global cues, especially escalating trade tensions between the US and India. Domestic investors stepped in, preventing a sharper fall.
🌍 Key Economic & Political Events Impacting Markets
- US–India Trade Tension: The breakdown in trade talks due to farm tariffs raised fears of retaliatory action. Markets responded negatively.
- Trump’s Tariff Threat: A proposed 25% tariff on Indian imports by the US President rattled global sentiment and triggered selling pressure.
- Rupee Movement: The INR weakened to a 5-month low against the USD. Currency pressure adds to FII outflow concerns.
- RBI Policy Preview: With inflation easing, market anticipates a dovish tone from the central bank in the next MPC meeting.
- Q1 Results: Corporate earnings were a mixed bag. While large caps like L&T, HUL delivered strong results, others like Power Grid and IT firms disappointed.
📌 Notable Stock Movers
- L&T: Jumped ~5% post strong quarterly profit
- HUL: Rose on rural demand optimism
- Infosys & TCS: Fell on weak FY25 guidance
- M&M: Flat as gains from earnings were capped by weak outlook
🧠 Market Outlook
With global uncertainties like US election-driven policy noise, trade tensions, and rising dollar strength, Indian markets may remain volatile in the short term. However, strong domestic macro indicators and DII support could keep long-term investors optimistic.
Investor Tip: Focus on large-cap defensive sectors like FMCG and pharma while keeping an eye on rate-sensitive stocks ahead of the RBI meet.
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