- The Stock whisperer's Newsletter
- Posts
- š Markets Struggle But Show Signs of Stabilization! Nifty Ends Flat, Smallcaps Under Pressure
š Markets Struggle But Show Signs of Stabilization! Nifty Ends Flat, Smallcaps Under Pressure
š°Daily Market Wrap-Up by Stock Whisperers-March 03
thestock whisperers
March 03, 2025
03-March-2025
š Market Overview:
Summary of the Day's Market Performance
Market Overview
After a choppy session, the Sensex closed down 112.16 points (-0.15%) at 73,085.94.
The Nifty ended nearly flat, down 5.40 points (-0.02%) at 22,119.30, showing resilience near the close.
Midcap index rose 0.25%, while the Smallcap index fell 0.7%, reflecting mixed broader market performance.
Sectoral trends diverged: media, PSU Bank, and oil & gas dropped 0.3-1%, while consumer durables, IT, metal, and realty gained 0.5-1%.
šø Market Transactions:
Foreign Institutional Investors (FII): Sold ā¹4,788.29 crore
Domestic Institutional Investors (DII): Bought ā¹8,790.70 crore
Strong domestic buying countered foreign outflows, supporting a partial recovery from intraday lows.
šš Important Observations and Market Sentiments: Editor Special
A late rebound was fueled by improving economic growth, rising consumption, and a robust agricultural sector.
Oversold valuations hint at a potential bounce, though global trade tensionsāespecially Trumpās tariff threatsācast a shadow.
Auto sales data showed strength in select names (TVS, M&M), but weak retail demand weighed on others (Tata Motors, Maruti).
Sentiment remains fragile, with recovery hinging on clarity around global trade uncertainties.
ā DO YOU KNOW?
Indiaās agricultural sector grew at 4.7% in Q3 2024, its strongest pace in two years, boosting rural consumption prospects.
š°Stock News:
Key Stock Movements and News
Top Gainers: Bharat Electronics, Eicher Motors, Grasim Industries, BPCL, and JSW Steel
Top Losers: Coal India, Reliance Industries, Bajaj Finserv, HDFC Bank, and Bajaj Auto
Granules India rallied 3% as LIC upped its stake to 5%, buying 17.83 lakh shares since January.
UltraTech Cement surged after a bullish investor call, with brokerages reaffirming ābuyā ratings.
Coal India shed 4% on a weak February update, hitting only 83% of its FY25 production target.
TVS Motors, M&M, Ashok Leyland, and Eicher Motors jumped up to 4% on strong February auto sales, while Tata Motors, Maruti, and Bajaj Auto lagged.
Paytm sank 2% after an ED show cause notice for FEMA violations tied to its subsidiaries.
Ola Electric fell 3% on reports of cutting over 1,000 jobs.
Coffee Day hit a 20% upper circuit as NCLAT overturned an insolvency plea in its ā¹228 crore default case.
Your Weekly Stock Markets Rundown: Global Markets Reel as Trumpās Tariff Threats Unsettle Investors
March 3-7, 2025
Global markets, including India, are under strain as Trumpās tariff threats escalate trade tensions, with last weekās selloff setting a cautious tone for March. This weekās economic dataāauto sales, PMIs, trade figures, and US jobsāalongside the ECBās rate call, will shape near-term trends. Investors should stay vigilant as tariff clarity and macroeconomic cues unfold.
šStocks to Focus:
Eicher Motors: Strong auto sales could sustain momentum.
UltraTech Cement: Bullish outlook may drive further gains.
Coal India: Weak production trends warrant caution.
šSummary:
Indian markets ended lower in a volatile session but clawed back from intraday lows, buoyed by domestic economic positives and selective sectoral strength. FII selling and global trade jitters kept pressure on, though DII buying offered support. Focus now shifts to upcoming PMI data and tariff developments for clearer direction.
šThank you for subscribing to our Market Wrap-Up. Stay tuned for tomorrow's update.
Disclaimer: The Stock Whisperers is a media platform providing educational and informational content related to the stock market. We do not offer investment advice, stock recommendations, or tips. Readers should consult a SEBI-registered advisor before making any investment decisions.