Summary of the Day's Market Performance

Market Overview

1. Sensex slipped 32.11 points (-0.04%) to 76,138.97.

2. Nifty fell 13.85 points (-0.06%) to 23,031.40.

3. Midcap index ended flat, while smallcap index declined 0.4%.

4. Sectoral Performance:

   • Gainers: Media, Metal, Pharma, Realty (+0.5% to +1%) ✅

   • Losers: Auto, FMCG, IT, Consumer Durables, PSU Bank (-0.3% to -1%) ❌

💸 Market Transactions:

• Foreign Institutional Investors (FII): ₹-2,789.91 crore (Net Sellers)

• Domestic Institutional Investors (DII): ₹2,934.50 crore (Net Buyers)

Foreign investors continued selling, redirecting funds into Chinese AI stocks, while domestic investors provided limited support.

• Inflation Data Fails to Sustain Rally: Easing CPI data sparked optimism, but the rally fizzled out amid weak corporate earnings.

• FIIs Shift Focus to Chinese Tech Stocks: AI-driven Chinese tech rally attracted foreign funds, weighing on Indian markets.

• Trump-Modi Talks in Focus: Investors await trade and tariff developments, which could trigger a pullback rally.

💡 China's AI Boom Pulls FIIs Away from India! 🤖💸
A surge in Chinese AI and tech stocks is diverting foreign funds from Indian equities! With China easing regulations & boosting AI investments, will India struggle to retain FII interest? 🤔

Key Stock Movements and News

• Top Gainers:

  • Tata Steel, Sun Pharma, Bajaj Finance, Cipla, Bajaj Finserv

• Top Losers:

  • Adani Enterprises, Hero MotoCorp, Adani Ports, Infosys, ONGC

1. IPCA Labs 💊📈: Shares jumped 7% after net profit surged 38% YoY to ₹248 crore in Q3.

2. Metal Stocks 🚀🔥: SAIL, Tata Steel, & others gained up to 5% as India considers safeguard duties on steel imports.

3. Kotak Mahindra Bank 🏦📊: Stock hit a 52-week high as RBI lifted digital banking curbs; Morgan Stanley set a ₹2,290 target price.

4. Adani Green 🌱📉: Gained after reports of exiting Sri Lanka's $442M wind power project amid tariff disputes.

5. SBI Cards 💳📈: Stock jumped 6% as Macquarie upgraded to 'Outperform', projecting a 22% upside despite lowered earnings estimates.

6. Godrej Industries 🏠🚀: Shares rallied 10% on strong Q3 results.

7. Paytm Money 📉💰: Paid ₹45.5 lakh to SEBI to settle allegations of tech-related violations.

1. Kotak Mahindra Bank: Digital banking boost + bullish brokerage calls = momentum play

2. SBI Cards: Upgrade & upside potential—long-term pick?

3. Metal Stocks (SAIL, Tata Steel): Rising Chinese imports could drive new policy measures.

Markets ended flat, with weak earnings & global concerns capping gains. Metal & pharma stocks gained, but IT, FMCG & auto struggled. FIIs continued selling, redirecting funds toward China’s AI boom. With Trump-Modi trade talks & US inflation data ahead, expect more market swings! 📊⚡

😊Thank 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.