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  • The Indian stock markets closed lower after a volatile session on Wednesday amid selling in the IT and metals stocks, especially in Vedanta and Hindustan Zinc.

    The Indian stock markets closed lower after a volatile session on Wednesday amid selling in the IT and metals stocks, especially in Vedanta and Hindustan Zinc.

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    Nifty future ended marginally lower at 25,558 (-0.21%), as investors maintained a cautious approach amid developments on the US tariff front and the start of Q1 earnings season. The Nifty Metal index declined 1.6% as metal stocks witnessed selling pressure after US President announced plans to impose 50% tariffs on copper imports; while having implemented similar duties on steel and aluminium earlier. Nifty Pharma index closed in the green as concerns allayed after US deferred the planned 200% tariffs on pharmaceuticals imports by 12-18 months.

    Shares of IT companies would be in focus with TCS Q1FY26 result announcement on Thursday. We expect TCS to post revenue decline of 0.5% QoQ in constant currency terms, with EBIT margins likely to remain flat, impacted by talent investments, lower utilization, and limited operating leverage. Indian markets remain in a wait and watch mode, tracking the conclusion of the India-US mini trade deal, which is likely to determine the near-term market direction.

    Nifty futures opened at 25592 points against the previous close of 25611 and opened at a low of 25522 points. Nifty Future closed with an average movement of 123 points and a decline of around 53 points and 25558 points…!!

    On the NSE, the midcap 100 index will decline 0.13% and smallcap 100 index is closing rise 0.59%. Speaking of various sectoral indices, the NSE saw gains in only FMCG, Consumer Durables, Auto, PSU Bank and Financial Services stocks, while all other sectoral indices closed lower.

    At the start of intra-day trading, August gold opened at Rs.96193, fell from a high of Rs.96336 points to a low of Rs.95802 with a decline of 437 points, a trend of around Rs.96035 and September Silver opened at Rs.1,07,889, fell from a high of Rs.1,08,280 points to a low of Rs.1,07,403 with a decline of 303 points, a trend of around Rs.1,07,682.

    Meanwhile, The FIIs as per Wednesday’s data were net buyers in both equity and debt segments, according to data released by the NSDL. In equity segment, the gross buying was of Rs 12845.27 crore against gross selling of Rs 12561.04 crore. Thus, FIIs stood as net buyers of Rs 284.23 crore in equities.

    In the debt segment, the gross purchase was of Rs 1713.82 crore with gross sales of Rs 1269.25 crore. Thus, FIIs stood as net buyers of Rs 444.57 crore in debt. Of the total debt, FIIs stood as net buyers in Debt-General Limit segment at Rs 1184.75 crore, they stood at net sellers in Debt-VRR segment at Rs 55.43 crore, while net sellers in Debt-FAR segment at Rs 684.75 crore.

    In the hybrid segment, the gross buying was of Rs 11.88 crore against gross selling of Rs 35.40 crore. Thus, FIIs stood as net sellers of Rs 23.52 crore in hybrid segment.

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  • The Indian stock market closed in positive territory on Tuesday, inching up in a range of 0.3 per cent, as investors remained cautious ahead of the India-US trade deal which is likely to materialise soon.

    The Indian stock market closed in positive territory on Tuesday, inching up in a range of 0.3 per cent, as investors remained cautious ahead of the India-US trade deal which is likely to materialise soon.

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    Indian equity markets ended on a positive note on July 08, after trading sideways for most of the session. Some buying interest in the latter half helped the indices close in the green. The Sensex rose by 270.01 points or 0.32% to settle at 83,712.51, while the Nifty future gained 73.00 points or 0.29% to close at 25,611.90. Market breadth remained negative, with 1,099 stocks advancing and 1,331 declining.

    Nifty future traded sideways throughout the day on July 08, but buying in the later session helped the index close on a positive note above the 25,500 mark. Top gainers in the Nifty 50 were Kotak Bank, Eternal, Asian Paints, NTPC, and Grasim, while Titan, Dr. Reddy’s, Bajaj Auto, Cipla, and Trent were among the top losers. Meanwhile, India VIX declined by 2.91% to 12.1950, indicating reduced market volatility and reflecting a relatively stable sentiment among traders.

    Nifty futures opened at 25530 points against the previous close of 25538 and opened at a low of 25499 points. Nifty Future closed with an average movement of 135 points and a rise of around 73 points and 25611 points…!!

    On the NSE, the midcap 100 index will decline 0.17% and smallcap 100 index is closing decline 0.29%. Speaking of various sectoral indices, the NSE saw gains in only Realty, Private Bank, IT and Oil & Gas stocks, while all other sectoral indices closed lower.

    At the start of intra-day trading, August gold opened at Rs.97172, fell from a high of Rs.97246 points to a low of Rs.96771 with a decline of 331 points, a trend of around Rs.96939 and September Silver opened at Rs.1,08,498, fell from a high of Rs.1,08,597 points to a low of Rs.1,07,764 with a decline of 314 points, a trend of around Rs.1,08,007.

    Meanwhile, The FIIs as per Tuesday’s data were net buyers in equity segment, while they were net sellers in debt segment, according to data released by the NSDL. In equity segment, the gross buying was of Rs 11581.25 crore against gross selling of Rs 8810.06 crore. Thus, FIIs stood as net buyers of Rs 2771.19 crore in equities.

    In the debt segment, the gross purchase was of Rs 428.79 crore with gross sales of Rs 1679.21 crore. Thus, FIIs stood as net sellers of Rs 1250.42 crore in debt. Of the total debt, FIIs stood as net sellers in Debt-General Limit segment at Rs 248.67 crore, they stood at net sellers in Debt-VRR segment at Rs 55.63 crore, while net sellers in Debt-FAR segment at Rs 946.12 crore.

    In the hybrid segment, the gross buying was of Rs 24.21 crore against gross selling of Rs 13.39 crore. Thus, FIIs stood as net buyers of Rs 10.82 crore in hybrid segment.

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  • The Indian stock market ended flat on Monday as investors remained cautious amid uncertainty around the interim India-US trade deal.

    The Indian stock market ended flat on Monday as investors remained cautious amid uncertainty around the interim India-US trade deal.

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    Indian equities ended flat in a lacklustre session, with investors assessing US Treasury Secretary’s comments that tariffs would be enforced starting 1st August’25 for countries yet to finalize trade deals with the US administration. Defence stocks witnessed profit booking, following a sustained rally in the sector. Shares of oil marketing companies and paint manufacturers advanced after crude oil prices declined, following OPEC+’s announcement of a larger-than-expected production hike for Aug’25.

    FMCG stocks saw fresh buying interest, supported by strong Q1 business updates from Dabur and Godrej Consumer, lifting the Nifty FMCG index by 1.6%. Within the staples segment, price hikes realized in 1QFY26, would aid overall revenue growth; while volume growth is likely to remain in the low- to-mid single digits. With the quarterly earnings season set to commence this week, stock-specific action is expected to intensify.

    Nifty futures opened at 25528 points against the previous close of 25540 and opened at a low of 25475 points. Nifty Future closed with an average movement of 99 points and a decline of around 1.20 points and 25538 points…!!

    On the NSE, the midcap 100 index will decline 0.27% and smallcap 100 index is closing decline 0.44%. Speaking of various sectoral indices, the NSE saw gains in only FMCG, Oil and Gas, Realty and Healthcare stocks, while all other sectoral indices closed lower.

    At the start of intra-day trading, August gold opened at Rs.96485, fell from a high of Rs.96800 points to a low of Rs.96340 with a decline of 312 points, a trend of around Rs.96678 and September Silver opened at Rs.1,08,124, fell from a high of Rs.1,08,395 points to a low of Rs.1,06,869 with a decline of 1005 points, a trend of around Rs.1,07,424.

    Meanwhile, The FIIs as per Monday’s data were net buyers in equity segment, while they were net sellers in debt segment, according to data released by the NSDL. In equity segment, the gross buying was of Rs 8924.43 crore against gross selling of Rs 8232.46 crore. Thus, FIIs stood as net buyers of Rs 691.97 crore in equities.

    In the debt segment, the gross purchase was of Rs 926.11 crore with gross sales of Rs 1812.81 crore. Thus, FIIs stood as net sellers of Rs 886.70 crore in debt. Of the total debt, FIIs stood as net buyers in Debt-General Limit segment at Rs 167.4 crore, they stood at net sellers in Debt-VRR segment at Rs 625.72 crore, while net sellers in Debt-FAR segment at Rs 428.38 crore.

    In the hybrid segment, the gross buying was of Rs 15.73 crore against gross selling of Rs 9.64 crore. Thus, FIIs stood as net buyers of Rs 6.09 crore in hybrid segment.

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  • After witnessing a highly volatile session, the Indian stock market ended in green on Friday amid value buying in IT and banking stocks as talks progressed on the interim India-US trade deal.

    After witnessing a highly volatile session, the Indian stock market ended in green on Friday amid value buying in IT and banking stocks as talks progressed on the interim India-US trade deal.

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    Markets remained volatile for yet another session and ended on a flat note. The tone was negative in the first half; however, a decent recovery in heavyweight stocks pared all the losses as the day progressed, helping the index close near the day’s high at the 25,540 level. A mixed trend persisted across sectors, with realty, IT, and pharma edging higher, while metal and auto ended in the red. The broader indices moved in line with the benchmark and also closed nearly unchanged amid volatility.

    With all eyes on the impending US-India trade deal as the tariff deadline approaches, participants are hopeful for a favorable outcome, which could provide the much-needed trigger for the next leg of the market up move. Despite the recent outperformance, the broader indices are still holding up well; however, one should remain cautious, given the potential for profit booking at higher levels.

    Nifty futures opened at 25500 points against the previous close of 25508 and opened at a low of 25410 points. Nifty Future closed with an average movement of 148 points and a rise of around 31 points and 25540 points…!!

    On the NSE, the midcap 100 index will decline 0.01% and smallcap 100 index is closing rise 0.03%. Speaking of various sectoral indices only Metal and Auto stocks were seen selling on the NSE, while all other sectoral indices closed higher.

    At the start of intra-day trading, August gold opened at Rs.96735, fell from a high of Rs.97131 points to a low of Rs.96735 with a rise of 68 points, a trend of around Rs.96850 and September Silver opened at Rs.1,07,836, fell from a high of Rs.1,08,400 points to a low of Rs.1,07,720 with a decline of 126 points, a trend of around Rs.1,08,110.

    Meanwhile, The FIIs as per Friday’s data were net sellers in equity segment, while they were net buyers in debt segment, according to data released by the NSDL. In equity segment, the gross buying was of Rs 10833.45 crore against gross selling of Rs 13442.02 crore. Thus, FIIs stood as net sellers of Rs 2608.57 crore in equities.

    In the debt segment, the gross purchase was of Rs 2933.07 crore with gross sales of Rs 2480.80 crore. Thus, FIIs stood as net buyers of Rs 452.27 crore in debt. Of the total debt, FIIs stood as net buyers in Debt-General Limit segment at Rs 91.60 crore, they stood at net buyers in Debt-VRR segment at Rs 36.41 crore, while net buyers in Debt-FAR segment at Rs 324.26 crore.

    In the hybrid segment, the gross buying was of Rs 3.17 crore against gross selling of Rs 4.29 crore. Thus, FIIs stood as net sellers of Rs 1.12 crore in hybrid segment.

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  • The Indian stock markets ended lower on Thursday after a day of cautious trading, as late selling pressure erased earlier gains.

    The Indian stock markets ended lower on Thursday after a day of cautious trading, as late selling pressure erased earlier gains.

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    Indian equities ended marginally lower on Thursday. Markets remained range-bound amid global caution, as investors awaited developments on several US trade agreements. The Nifty future fell 37 points to close at 25508, down 0.15%. In a positive development for domestic financials, RBI’s calibrated rate cuts and liquidity measures in 2025 have strengthened monetary transmission, supporting credit growth amid benign inflation and fiscal consolidation.

    On the trade front, sentiment was supported by comments from US President, indicating a potential US-India trade deal could be announced soon. Meanwhile, both countries also agreed to finalize a new 10-year defence cooperation framework, underscoring deepening strategic ties by the end of the year.

    Looking ahead, markets are expected to remain in consolidation mode, with participants likely to adopt a wait-and-watch approach amid ongoing trade negotiations and key US economic data releases – such as jobless claims, nonfarm payrolls, services PMI, and the unemployment rate – due later today. Investors will also keep an eye on Q1 business updates, which could drive stock-specific action.

    Nifty futures opened at 25551 points against the previous close of 25546 and opened at a low of 25485 points. Nifty Future closed with an average movement of 184 points and a decline of around 37 points and 25508 points…!!

    On the NSE, the midcap 100 index will rise 0.03% and smallcap 100 index is closing rise 0.26%. Speaking of various sectoral indices, only PSU Bank, Metal, Realty, Private Bank and IT stocks were seen selling on the NSE, while all other sectoral indices closed higher.

    At the start of intra-day trading, August gold opened at Rs.97389, fell from a high of Rs.97780 points to a low of Rs.96836 with a decline of 490 points, a trend of around Rs.96900 and September Silver opened at Rs.1,07,411, fell from a high of Rs.1,08,730 points to a low of Rs.1,07,246 with a rise of 47 points, a trend of around Rs.1,07,565.

    Meanwhile, The FIIs as per Thursday’s data were net sellers in both equity and debt segments, according to data released by the NSDL. In equity segment, the gross buying was of Rs 15016.48 crore against gross selling of Rs 15763.59 crore. Thus, FIIs stood as net sellers of Rs 747.11 crore in equities.

    In the debt segment, the gross purchase was of Rs 2194.82 crore with gross sales of Rs 2453.42 crore. Thus, FIIs stood as net sellers of Rs 258.60 crore in debt. Of the total debt, FIIs stood as net sellers in Debt-General Limit segment at Rs 1359.18 crore, they stood at net sellers in Debt-VRR segment at Rs 289.68 crore, while net buyers in Debt-FAR segment at Rs 1390.26 crore.

    In the hybrid segment, the gross buying was of Rs 25.55 crore against gross selling of Rs 18.14 crore. Thus, FIIs stood as net buyers of Rs 7.41 crore in hybrid segment.

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  • The stock markets ended lower on Wednesday, as investor sentiment remained cautious due to US President Donald Trump’s firm stand on the upcoming tariff deadline.

    The stock markets ended lower on Wednesday, as investor sentiment remained cautious due to US President Donald Trump’s firm stand on the upcoming tariff deadline.

    Dear Trader…

    Markets traded volatile and ended marginally lower, continuing the prevailing consolidation phase. After an initial uptick, the Nifty Future gradually drifted lower through most of the session; however, a bounce in the final hour helped trim some losses. Eventually, the index settled at 25,546.10, down by 0.38%.

    While global markets continue to display strength, the recent pause in Nifty reflects caution, as participants await fresh triggers to resume the uptrend. We recommend maintaining a positive bias while focusing on stock selection, especially in sectors showing relative outperformance, with an eye on the risk-to-reward ratio.

    Nifty futures opened at 25659 points against the previous close of 25643 and opened at a low of 25480 points. Nifty Future closed with an average movement of 215 points and a decline of around 97 points and 25546 points…!!

    On the NSE, the midcap 100 index will decline 0.14% and smallcap 100 index is closing decline 0.41%. Speaking of various sectoral indices, the NSE saw gains in only Metal, Consumer Durables, Healthcare, Auto, Pharma and IT stocks, while all other sectoral indices closed lower.

    At the start of intra-day trading, August gold opened at Rs.97242, fell from a high of Rs.97441 points to a low of Rs.97000 with a rise of 149 points, a trend of around Rs.97400 and July Silver opened at Rs.1,05,947, fell from a high of Rs.1,06,314 points to a low of Rs.1,05,250 with a rise of 47 points, a trend of around Rs.1,05,994.

    Meanwhile, on the domestic front, a strong start to the monsoon supported sentiments, with cumulative rainfall now 4% above the long-period average, which bodes well for agri, rural and consumer related sector. Defence- stocks are likely to be in focus, as India’s strengthening manufacturing ties with Europe, backed by NATO’s rising defence spend, present a significant export opportunity. The government has set an ambitious target of Rs.50,000 crore in defence exports by 2029.

    Overall, we expect the market momentum to continue with Nifty likely to move upwards towards its previous life highs driven by healthy domestic macros and supportive global environment. We maintain a positive outlook on domestic-driven sectors such as financials, capital markets, agriculture-linked segments (including agri inputs, tractors, and rural consumption), and defence, which are well-positioned to benefit from ongoing policy support and seasonal tailwinds.

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  • The Indian stock markets ended on a flat note with a slight positive bias on Tuesday, as investors remained cautious ahead of the US reciprocal tariff deadline on July 8.

    The Indian stock markets ended on a flat note with a slight positive bias on Tuesday, as investors remained cautious ahead of the US reciprocal tariff deadline on July 8.

    Dear Trader…

    Markets traded lackluster and ended almost unchanged, taking a breather after Monday’s decline. Following an initial uptick, the Nifty future moved in a narrow range and eventually settled at 25,643.30. On the sectoral front, a mixed trend kept participants engaged—metals, banking (particularly the PSU pack), and pharma witnessed gains, while FMCG and IT ended lower. The broader indices, after their recent outperformance, also traded flat in a subdued session.

    Buoyancy in global markets-especially the U.S. along with stable domestic cues suggests that the prevailing trend is likely to continue. We, therefore, reiterate our “buy on dips” view, with a strong emphasis on stock selection. However, participants should adopt a cautious stance on the broader market given the overbought conditions in select pockets.

    Nifty futures opened at 25636 points against the previous close of 25614 and opened at a low of 25596 points. Nifty Future closed with an average movement of 95 points and a rise of around 29 points and 25643 points…!!

    On the NSE, the midcap 100 index will rise 0.01% and smallcap 100 index is closing decline 0.10%. Speaking of various sectoral indices, the NSE saw gains in Financial Services, Psu Bank, Oil & Gas, Metal, Healthcare Index, Consumer Durables, Private Bank and Pharma stocks, while all other sectoral indices closed lower.

    At the start of intra-day trading, August gold opened at Rs.96471, fell from a high of Rs.97650 points to a low of Rs.96471 with a rise of 1388 points, a trend of around Rs.97463 and July Silver opened at Rs.1,05,437, fell from a high of Rs.1,06,873 points to a low of Rs.1,05,437 with a rise of 571 points, a trend of around Rs.1,06,020.

    Meanwhile, The FIIs as per Tuesday’s data were net buyers in both equity and debt segments, according to data released by the NSDL. In equity segment, the gross buying was of Rs 15159.69 crore against gross selling of Rs 14330.07 crore. Thus, FIIs stood as net buyers of Rs 829.62 crore in equities. In the debt segment, the gross purchase was of Rs 10122.46 crore with gross sales of Rs 1142.10 crore.

    Thus, FIIs stood as net buyers of Rs 8980.36 crore in debt. Of the total debt, FIIs stood as net buyers in Debt-General Limit segment at Rs 1550.15 crore, they stood at net buyers in Debt-VRR segment at Rs 2402.07 crore, while net buyers in Debt-FAR segment at Rs 5028.14 crore.

    In the hybrid segment, the gross buying was of Rs 34.28 crore against gross selling of Rs 34.64 crore. Thus, FIIs stood as net sellers of Rs 0.36 crore in hybrid segment.

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  • After rising for four straight sessions, the Indian stock markets took a breather on Monday as investors booked profits amid the absence of strong domestic cues.

    After rising for four straight sessions, the Indian stock markets took a breather on Monday as investors booked profits amid the absence of strong domestic cues.

    Dear Trader…

    Monday, the benchmark indices witnessed profit booking at higher levels. The Nifty future ends 136 points lower, while the Sensex was down by 452 points. Among sectors, the PSU Bank index outperformed, rallying 2.6 percent, whereas intraday profit booking was seen in banking and financial stocks. Technically, after a muted open, the market witnessed consistent profit booking at higher levels. A bearish candle on daily charts indicates temporary weakness. However, the short-term market outlook remains positive.

    Among the Sensex stocks, Axis Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Maruti, Bajaj Finance, Reliance Industries, Tata Steel, and Bharti Airtel were among the top losers. On the gaining side, Trent, State Bank of India, Bharat Electronics, Titan, Bajaj Finserv, and Eicher Motors saw buying interest.

    Nifty futures opened at 25765 points against the previous close of 25750 and opened at a low of 25575 points. Nifty Future closed with an average movement of 217 points and a decline of around 136 points and 25614 points…!!

    On the NSE, the midcap 100 index will rise 0.60% and smallcap 100 index is closing rise 0.52%. Speaking of various sectoral indices, the NSE saw gains in only PSU Bank, Consumer Durables, Pharma, Media, Healthcare and IT stocks, while all other sectoral indices closed lower.

    At the start of intra-day trading, August gold opened at Rs.95492, fell from a high of Rs.96095 points to a low of Rs.95380 with a rise of 592 points, a trend of around Rs.96062 and July Silver opened at Rs.1,05,079, fell from a high of Rs.1,05,790 points to a low of Rs.1,04,804 with a rise of 202 points, a trend of around Rs.1,05,430.

    Meanwhile, The FIIs as per Monday’s data were net buyers in both equity and debt segments, according to data released by the NSDL. In equity segment, the gross buying was of Rs 24067.43 crore against gross selling of Rs 18392.65 crore. Thus, FIIs stood as net buyers of Rs 5674.78 crore in equities.

    In the debt segment, the gross purchase was of Rs 4574.38 crore with gross sales of Rs 2064.00 crore. Thus, FIIs stood as net buyers of Rs 2510.38 crore in debt. Of the total debt, FIIs stood as net sellers in Debt-General Limit segment at Rs 215.62 crore, they stood at net sellers in Debt-VRR segment at Rs 221.96 crore, while net buyers in Debt-FAR segment at Rs 2947.96 crore.

    In the hybrid segment, the gross buying was of Rs 29.20 crore against gross selling of Rs 21.86 crore. Thus, FIIs stood as net buyers of Rs 7.34 crore in hybrid segment.

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  • The Indian stock markets ended on a strong note on Friday, with benchmark indices touching a nine-month high.

    The Indian stock markets ended on a strong note on Friday, with benchmark indices touching a nine-month high.

    Dear Trader…

    Markets edged higher on Friday, extending the ongoing uptrend and ending the session with modest gains. After a flat start, the Nifty future gradually moved up during the first half, followed by a range-bound phase until the close. It eventually settled near the day’s high at 25,750.20. On the sectoral front, most indices contributed to the up move, with energy and pharma emerging as the top gainers.

    The recent geopolitical stability has improved risk sentiment, as seen in the broad-based market participation. Moreover, positive developments around potential trade agreements could further strengthen the bullish bias. We continue to recommend a “buy on dips” strategy on the index, with an emphasis on selective stock picking for better opportunities.

    Nifty futures opened at 25695 points against the previous close of 25615 and opened at a low of 25635 points. Nifty Future closed with an average movement of 137 points and a rise of around 135 points and 25750 points…!!

    On the NSE, the midcap 100 index will rise 0.27% and smallcap 100 index is closing rise 0.91%. Speaking of various sectoral indices only Realty, IT, Consumer Durables and FMCG stocks were seen selling on the NSE, while all other sectoral indices closed higher.

    At the start of intra-day trading, August gold opened at Rs.96261, fell from a high of Rs.96501 points to a low of Rs.95320 with a decline of 1733 points, a trend of around Rs.95354 and July Silver opened at Rs.1,06,629, fell from a high of Rs.1,06,629 points to a low of Rs.1,04,360 with a decline of 1969 points, a trend of around Rs.1,04,786.

    Meanwhile, on the sectoral front, Nifty Oil and Gas was the top gainer, rising 1.3% with OMCs and gas distribution companies benefiting from a cool-off in the crude oil prices. Banking stocks continued their rally, pushing the Nifty Bank index to a fresh all-time high above the 57,400 mark.

    On the global front, U.S. index futures are marginally positive ahead of the release of the PCE inflation data. Decline in the US dollar index amid weak Q1 US GDP (0.5% contraction vs 2.4% growth in Q4 2024), was a significant element supporting India equities. We expect the market to witness a steady uptrend, supported by improving institutional inflows, prospects of a US-India trade deal, and sectoral tailwinds from RBI’s liquidity measures and an above-average monsoon forecast.

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  • The Indian stock markets closed on a strong note on Thursday, with benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty future surging over 1 per cent each, led by gains in banking and heavyweight stocks.

    The Indian stock markets closed on a strong note on Thursday, with benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty future surging over 1 per cent each, led by gains in banking and heavyweight stocks.

    Dear Trader…

    Markets witnessed a decisive session on the monthly expiry day, gaining over a percent. The tone was positive from the start, supported by stable global cues, followed by a range-bound move in the first half. However, momentum picked up as the session progressed, driven by strong buying in select heavyweights across sectors. Most sectors participated in the rally, with metals, financials, and energy emerging as top gainers. The broader indices also moved higher, adding nearly half a percent each.

    After consolidating for over five weeks, markets have finally resumed their uptrend, and we expect Nifty future to gradually move towards its record high, with a possible pause around the 25,737 – 25,808 zone. All key sectors, except FMCG, are contributing to the move on a rotational basis. We continue to favor rate-sensitive sectors such as banking, financials, auto, and realty, while recommending a selective approach for other segments.

    Nifty futures opened at 25356 points against the previous close of 25350 and opened at a low of 25356 points. Nifty Future closed with an average movement of 274 points and a rise of around 264 points and 25615 points…!!

    On the NSE, the midcap 100 index will rise 0.59% and smallcap 100 index is closing rise 0.42%. Speaking of various sectoral indices only Media, Realty and IT stocks were seen selling on the NSE, while all other sectoral indices closed higher.

    At the start of intra-day trading, August gold opened at Rs.97600, fell from a high of Rs.97641 points to a low of Rs.97144 with a decline of 62 points, a trend of around Rs.97295 and July Silver opened at Rs.1,07,441, fell from a high of Rs.1,08,549 points to a low of Rs.1,07,150 with a rise of 972 points, a trend of around Rs.1,08,112.

    Meanwhile, The FIIs as per Thursday’s data were net sellers in equity segment, while they were net buyers in debt segment, according to data released by the NSDL. In equity segment, the gross buying was of Rs 14987.85 crore against gross selling of Rs 15842.00 crore. Thus, FIIs stood as net sellers of Rs 854.15 crore in equities.

    In the debt segment, the gross purchase was of Rs 1839.25 crore with gross sales of Rs 1588.33 crore. Thus, FIIs stood as net buyers of Rs 250.92 crore in debt. Of the total debt, FIIs stood as net sellers in Debt-General Limit segment at Rs 341.46 crore, they stood at net buyers in Debt-VRR segment at Rs 110.19 crore, while net buyers in Debt-FAR segment at Rs 482.19 crore.

    In the hybrid segment, the gross buying was of Rs 21.53 crore against gross selling of Rs 13.04 crore. Thus, FIIs stood as net buyers of Rs 8.49 crore in hybrid segment.

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