Markets Slip as Trump–China Trade Tensions and Global Uncertainty Weigh on Sentiment!

📰Daily Market Wrap-Up by Stock Whisperers- October 13, 2025

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October 13, 2025

October 13, 2025

📈 Market Overview:

Market Overview

Summary of the Day's Market Performance

  • The Sensex fell 173.77 points (-0.21%) to close at 82,327.05, starting the week lower.

  • The Nifty dropped 58 points (-0.23%) to 25,227.35, settling around 25,250.

  • Midcap index closed flat 0.03%, and Smallcap indices declined 0.29%, reflecting broader market caution.

  • Metal, Telecom, IT, FMCG, Capital Goods, and Consumer Durables slipped 0.5-1%, while other sectors saw selective buying.

💸 Market Transactions:

  • Foreign Institutional Investors (FII): Sold ₹240.10 crore

  • Domestic Institutional Investors (DII): Bought ₹2,333.42 crore

DII inflows cushioned losses, but FII selling drove the cautious tone.

📊📑 Important Observations and Market Sentiments: Editor Special

  • Domestic markets started the week cautiously, impacted by the ongoing U.S. government shutdown and escalating U.S.-China trade tensions, triggering risk-off sentiment across Asia. Profit booking hit consumption and discretionary sectors after recent rallies, while mixed Q2 FY26 earnings weighed on IT.

  • Financials saw selective buying after RBI’s regulatory easing (October 1), and mid/small-caps held a positive undertone. A marginal rupee recovery (84.15) and softening inflation cushioned losses, but sentiment remained guarded. Analysts expect Nifty to consolidate around 25,100–25,300, with support at 25,000—watch earnings and trade updates.

❓ DO YOU KNOW?

The U.S.-China trade tensions escalated today with new tariffs on $18 billion of Chinese goods, impacting global markets, while India’s rupee gained slightly to 84.15 from its low of 84.25.

📰Stock News:

Key Stock Movements and News

  • Top Gainers: Bharti Airtel, Bajaj Auto, Adani Ports, Shriram Finance, and Bajaj Finance

  • Top Losers: Tata Motors, Infosys, Wipro, Nestle, and HUL

  1. Tata Capital debuted lukewarm, listing at ₹330 (1% premium over ₹326 IPO price), closing at ₹330.40 (BSE) and ₹331.10 (NSE).

  2. Reliance Power fell 5% after CFO Ashok Kumar Pal’s arrest by ED in a ₹68 crore fake bank guarantee case.

  3. L&T traded mildly lower despite winning ₹2,500-5,000 crore grid infrastructure orders in the Middle East for power transmission.

  4. BLS International crashed 18% after the MEA banned it from ministry tenders for two years, marking its fourth straight loss.

  5. Waaree Renewable Technologies soared 13% to a record high after Q2 net profit doubled.

  6. LG Electronics India IPO GMP hit 35%, with listing set for October 14 after a ₹4 lakh crore subscription.

  7. KFin Technologies jumped 6% on Citi’s two-notch upgrade to ‘buy,’ citing strong mutual fund inflows.

Bulls Steady Ahead of Earnings Season, Inflation Data, and Trump vs China Trade Tensions!

Weekly Stock Markets Rundown: 13-17 October 2025

The week of October 13-17, 2025, builds on Nifty's close at 25,285.35 and Sensex at 82,500.82, with Q2 earnings (HCL Tech, Reliance) and inflation data (WPI Oct 13, CPI Oct 16) in the spotlight. US CPI and jobs report add global volatility, while FII buying signals easing pressures. Nifty eyes 25,400 upside above 25,000 support; focus on IT, diversified, and insurance stocks amid RBI cut hopes and trade progress.

👀Stocks to Focus:

  • Waaree Renewable: Q2 profit surge to monitor.

  • KFin Technologies: Upgrade impact to watch.

  • Tata Capital: Listing performance to observe.

📝Summary:

Indian markets fell 0.23%, with Nifty at 25,227, as U.S.-China trade tensions and mixed Q2 earnings triggered caution. Financials gained, while IT and FMCG lagged. DII buying offsets FII outflows—focus on earnings and LG IPO listing!

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