Indian equity markets ended the week on a cautious note, with benchmark indices closing marginally lower amid clear sectoral divergence. The Nifty 50 declined 0.31% and the Sensex slipped 0.40%, reflecting subdued headline sentiment. Beneath the surface, however, sectoral rotation remained active. PSU Banks led the market with a strong 1.33% gain, supported by improving asset quality expectations, while IT stocks rose 1.09%, benefiting from rupee weakness. FMCG also saw steady inflows, gaining 0.53%, highlighting selective defensive positioning.
Broader markets showed resilience, with the Nifty Midcap 100 marginally higher and small caps flat, indicating investors are becoming more selective rather than exiting risk outright. On the downside, Energy, Auto, and Banking stocks faced pressure, while sectors such as Pharma, Realty, and Metals delivered muted performance.
Precious metals were the standout theme of the week. Silver surged 6.4%, closing above the ?2 lakh/kg mark, driven by strong industrial demand and safe-haven buying. Gold also touched a fresh all-time high, reinforcing hedging demand amid global uncertainty. Globally, a stronger US dollar with USD/INR touching ?91. Rupee weakness and FPI outflows shape near-term market dynamics.
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