Markets Extend Losing Streak Despite RBI Rate Cut Boost!

📰Daily Market Wrap-Up by Stock Whisperers-February 07

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February 07, 2025

07-February-2025

📈 Market Overview:

Summary of the Day's Market Performance

Market Overview

  1. Sensex closed at 77,860.19, down 197.97 points (-0.25%).

  2. Nifty ended at 23,559.95, down 43.40 points (-0.18%).

  3. Midcap index was marginally up, while Smallcap index fell 0.3%.

  4. Sectoral Performance:

    • Gainers: Metals (+2.6%), Consumer Durables (+1%), Auto (+0.7%).

    • Losers: PSU Banks, FMCG, Media, Oil & Gas (-1% each).

💸 Market Transactions:

  • Foreign Institutional Investors (FII): ₹-470.39 crore (Net Sellers)

  • Domestic Institutional Investors (DII): ₹454.20 crore (Net Buyers)

Foreign investors continued to book profits, while domestic institutions provided some support to the market.

Budget 2025-26: A Blueprint for Viksit Bharat!

Inclusive Growth, Stronger Economy, and Future-Ready Reforms

In this article, The Union Budget 2025-26 aims to accelerate India's journey towards becoming a developed nation (Viksit Bharat) through strategic reforms, inclusive development, and enhanced capital expenditure. The budget focuses on uplifting the rural economy, empowering MSMEs, boosting private sector investments, and strengthening infrastructure and social welfare programs.

📊📑 Important Observations and Market Sentiments: Editor Special

  • Rate Cut of 25 bps (6.25%) announced by RBI, but lack of additional liquidity measures disappointed investors.

  • GDP Growth Forecast for FY26 at 6.7%, driven by consumption & investment.

  • Cautious RBI stance amid global trade risks, inflation concerns.

  • Metals stocks rallied as demand expectations increased.

  • Market remains under pressure due to global financial volatility and profit booking.

❓ DO YOU KNOW?

💡 India's GDP is expected to grow at 6.7% in FY26! 📈
Despite global uncertainties, RBI expects strong domestic consumption & investment to drive economic growth. Will India continue to outperform?

Budget 2025-26: Stocks to Watch for Growth & Opportunity

Top Sectors & Companies Set to Benefit from India's Economic Roadmap 🚀📈

In this article, we analyze the top stocks that are likely to benefit from Budget 2025-26, highlighting key sectors and companies that could see strong growth in the coming months. Whether you are a long-term investor or a swing trader, these stocks deserve your attention as they align with India’s vision of Viksit Bharat. 🚀💹

📰Stock News:

Key Stock Movements and News

  • Top Gainers:

    • Tata Steel, Bharti Airtel, Trent, JSW Steel, Hindalco

  • Top Losers:

    • ONGC, ITC, Britannia, SBI, Adani Ports

  • Mazagon Dock 🚢📈: Shares gained 3% as net profit jumped 29%, and revenue rose 33% YoY to ₹3,143 crore.

  • Bharti Airtel 📡🚀: Stock surged 5% after strong Q3 results, boosted by exceptional gains from Indus Towers consolidation.

  • Indus Towers 📶📈: Shares gained 3% post announcement of ₹3,000 crore acquisition of Bharti Airtel & Hexaware's mobile sites.

  • Cochin Shipyard 🚢📉: Stock dropped 5% as PAT fell 27% YoY to ₹177 crore.

  • Sonata Software 💻📉: Stock crashed 13% after client ramp-down warning for Q4FY25.

  • ITC 🚬🔥: Despite inflationary pressures, Q3 results exceeded expectations, with cigarette volumes up 6%. Brokerages see a target of ₹578.

  • Trent 🛍️📉: Q3 earnings disappointed, leading to brokerage downgrades despite industry leadership.

Your Weekly Stock Markets Rundown: Union Budget 2025-26—A Vision for Viksit Bharat!

February 3–7, 2025

  1. Budget 2025-26 Unveiled: The Union Budget focuses on economic reforms, rural upliftment, MSME growth, infrastructure expansion, and streamlined tax reforms.

  2. Global Rate Decisions: The US Fed maintained interest rates at 4.25–4.50%, impacting commodity prices and inflation trends.

  3. Earnings Drive Market Sentiment: Strong results boost stock movements, with financials emerging as a safe bet.

  4. IPO Buzz: Arisinfra Solutions IPO opened on February 3, with strong investor interest.

  5. RBI’s MPC Meet: The central bank's decision on interest rates will be a key factor in market movement next week.

👀Stocks to Focus:

  1. Metals (Tata Steel, JSW Steel, Hindalco): Demand optimism boosting the sector.

  2. Bharti Airtel & Indus Towers: Q3 results & acquisitions driving momentum.

  3. ITC: Strong Q3 performance, brokerage targets ₹578.

  4. Sonata Software: Under pressure after client ramp-down warning.

  5. Cochin Shipyard: Weak earnings, stock corrected; possible opportunity for long-term investors.

📝Summary:

Markets ended lower for the third straight session as investors reacted to RBI’s rate cut, but concerns over liquidity & global trade policies weighed on sentiment. Metals & consumer durables gained, while PSU Banks, FMCG & Oil & Gas declined. Bharti Airtel, ITC & Mazagon Dock posted strong results, but Sonata Software & Trent were disappointed. With global uncertainties & profit booking, markets could remain volatile in the near term. Stay cautious! 📊📉

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