Indian markets closed higher, buoyed by positive global cues following the U.S.-Japan trade agreement, igniting hopes for progress in India-US trade talks. The Sensex climbed 0.66% to 82,726.64, and the Nifty gained 0.63% to 25,219.90. Technical analysis suggests continued bullish sentiment, with potential for further gains in the near term.
Sensex traded 360.20 pts or 0.44 per cent higher at 82,547.01 as at 1.16 pm (close to intraday high of 82,632.99) and Nifty 50 climbed 105.35 pts or 0.42 per cent to 25,166.25.
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BSE Smallcap fell 2% last week, with 821 stocks declining up to 43%. Market sentiment remained weak due to US recession fears and tariff wars. Notable laggards included BMW Industries, Triveni Turbine, Orchid Pharma, and Coffee Day Enterprises.
In a holiday-shortened week, 392 BSE500 stocks declined, with IndusInd Bank plunging 28%. IT led sectoral losses amid US slowdown fears. Meanwhile, only 95 stocks gained, including KIMS and Aavas Financiers, while Tata Teleservices and Sun TV remained flat.
The Sensex fell 12.85 points to 74,102.32, while Nifty gained 37.60 points to close at 22,497.90. Realty stocks provided support, but IT and private banks dragged. Analysts cite easing valuations, lower crude prices, and upcoming inflation data as key market factors.
NSE/BSE Top gainers, losers intraday 10th March 2025: Shares of Power Grid, Hindustan Unilever, Infosys, JSW Steel and Bajaj Finance gained, while IndusInd, Trent, ONGC, Titan, and Eicher Motors depreciated among Nifty 50 constituents. Sensex, Nifty showed modest gains, metal stocks show resilience.
Smallcap stocks witness a surprising rally, adding Rs 4 lakh crore in four days, though many stocks remain significantly below their peaks. Experts urge caution as valuations are still high and market sentiment remains fragile. Investors are advised to focus on fundamentally strong largecaps for better risk-adjusted returns and remain selective in smallcap investments.
Indian markets ended flat on Friday, with gains in Reliance Industries offsetting losses in IT stocks amid cautious market sentiments. Global uncertainties due to U.S. tariffs and trade policy concerns weighed on investor sentiment. While Nifty showed short-term potential, analysts suggest focusing on large caps and fundamental stocks for future growth amidst ongoing market volatility.
Indian markets closed nearly unchanged as Sensex rebounded 702 points from intraday lows, ending at 75,996.86. Gains in financials and RIL supported recovery, but weak earnings, FII outflows, and global trade uncertainty kept sentiment subdued.
The Indian market extended its losses on Friday, with all 13 major sectors closing in the red, as investors fretted about the impact of U.S. President Donald Trump's proposed reciprocal tariffs. Pharma stocks, heavily reliant on U.S. revenue, faced the sharpest declines.
Out of the 938 stocks in the BSE Smallcap index analysed by ETMarkets, 909 stocks ended the week in the red with the highest fall of 41% witnessed in NGL Fine-Chem.