Summary of the Day's Market Performance

Market Overview

1. Sensex closed at 77,311.80, down 548.39 points (-0.70%).

2. Nifty ended at 23,381.60, down 178.35 points (-0.76%).

3. Midcap & Smallcap indices dropped 2% each, underperforming the benchmarks.

4. Sectoral Performance:

   • All sectors closed in the red 🚨

   • Biggest Losers: Metals, Media, Pharma, Consumer Durables, Energy, and Realty (-2% to -3%)

💸 Market Transactions:

• Foreign Institutional Investors (FII): ₹-2,463.72 crore (Net Sellers)

• Domestic Institutional Investors (DII): ₹1,515.52 crore (Net Buyers)

Foreign investors accelerated selling, while domestic institutions attempted to cushion the fall.

• US Tariff Threats: Markets remain under pressure due to concerns over potential trade restrictions.

• Rising Domestic Yields: Investors moving towards safer assets like gold, away from equities.

• Earnings Downgrades: Weak demand, margin pressures, and cautious outlooks are impacting stock valuations.

• Metals & Pharma Take a Hit: Concerns over global trade policies and healthcare reforms drive selling in these sectors.

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Key Stock Movements and News

• Top Gainers:

  • Kotak Mahindra Bank, Britannia Industries, Bharti Airtel, HCL Technologies, Tata Consumer Products

• Top Losers:

  • Trent, Power Grid Corp, Tata Steel, Titan Company, ONGC

1. Nykaa 🛍️📈: Q3 net profit surged 51% YoY to ₹26 crore, signaling strong e-commerce demand.

2. MTNL 📡🚀: Shares jumped 9% after the ₹6,000 crore 4G expansion package was approved by the government.

3. Metals Struggle 🏗️📉: Tata Steel, JSW Steel, and Hindalco fell 3-4% as Trump’s tariff threats loomed over the sector.

4. Pharma Stocks💊📉: Dr Reddy's, Cipla, Lupin, and Sun Pharma declined 1-3% amid concerns over US trade policies.

5. Sun TV 📺📉: Shares tanked 7% due to weak Q3 earnings, margin pressure, and falling ad revenue.

6. Lock-in Period Ends 🚨:

   • ACME Solar (-8%)

   • Swiggy (-5%)

   • Ola Electric (-3%)
     Investors booked profits after early shareholders were free to sell their holdings.

1. Nykaa: Strong Q3 results, potential for continued e-commerce growth.

2. MTNL: Fresh government funding could boost the long-term business outlook.

3. Metal Stocks (Tata Steel, JSW Steel, Hindalco): Selling pressure may continue, but long-term investors could eye corrections.

4. Pharma Stocks (Dr Reddy’s, Cipla, Lupin): Global trade risks remain a key concern, but long-term fundamentals are strong.

Markets ended sharply lower as US tariff concerns, weak earnings outlook, and rising domestic yields dampened investor sentiment. FII selling accelerated, pushing indices lower. Metals & Pharma suffered, while selective buying in Kotak Mahindra Bank, Britannia, and Bharti Airtel offered some relief. With global trade policies and earnings uncertainties ahead, volatility is expected to continue in the coming sessions. Stay cautious! 📊📉

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