🔄 Nifty Ends Flat Amid Volatility, Broader Markets Shine 🚀

📰Daily Market Wrap-Up by Stock Whisperers-February 19

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thestock whisperers
February 19, 2025

19-February-2025

📈 Market Overview:

Summary of the Day's Market Performance

Market Overview

  1. Sensex slipped 28.21 points (-0.04%) to 75,939.18.

  2. Nifty edged lower by 12.40 points (-0.05%) to 22,932.90.

  3. Midcap index surged 1.3%, and Smallcap index jumped 2.4%.

  4. Sectoral Performance:

    • Losers: IT (-1.3%), Pharma (-0.7%).

    • Gainers: Media, Energy, Metal, PSU Bank, Realty, Capital Goods (up 1-2%).

💸 Market Transactions:

  • Foreign Institutional Investors (FII): ₹-1,881.30 crore (Net Sellers)

  • Domestic Institutional Investors (DII): ₹1,957.74 crore (Net Buyers)

After Yesterday's Buying FIIs continued selling, though the pace slowed, while DIIs remained consistent buyers.

📊📑 Important Observations and Market Sentiments: Editor Special

  • Range-bound session with a slight downward bias, but broader markets outperformed.

  • FII selling slowed down, though sustainability remains uncertain.

  • US tariff concerns continue to pressure IT & pharma stocks.

  • Optimism around India's Q3 GDP rebound & government spending uplifted sentiment.

  • Large-cap stocks present an attractive risk-reward amid fair valuations.

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📰Stock News:

Key Stock Movements and News

  • Top Gainers:

    • Bharat Electronics, Hindalco, L&T, Axis Bank, Eicher Motors

  • Top Losers:

    • Dr Reddy's Labs, TCS, HUL, Infosys, Adani Enterprises

  1. Arkade Developers Gains 3% on ₹740 Crore Mumbai Redevelopment Plan

    • The stock ended at ₹143.5 (+2.87%), an intraday high of ₹144.80.

  2. JBM Auto Jumps 19% on ₹5,500-Crore EV Bus Order

    • Shares surged to ₹674, gaining 18.9% intraday on winning a mega PM eBus Sewa Scheme-II order.

  3. TCS, Infosys Drop Up to 3% Amid US Tariff Uncertainty

    • Trump’s tariff plans sparked selling in IT stocks, impacting export-oriented businesses.

  4. RVNL Rallies 12% on Winning ₹554-Crore Bengaluru Rail Project

    • Rail infra push continues to benefit railway stocks.

  5. Hindalco, Nalco Up 4% as EU Sanctions Russian Aluminium Imports

    • Global metal supply disruptions favor Indian producers.

  6. Defense Stocks Soar Up to 11% on Anticipated FDI Policy Boost

    • Mazagon Dock, BDL, Paras Defence, and HAL are major gainers.

  7. Transformers and Rectifiers Locked in 5% Upper Circuit on ₹166-Crore Order

    • South Korean firm contract boosted investor confidence.

  8. Adani Stocks Trade Mixed Amid US SEC Fraud Probe

    • Adani Green was down 2%, while other Adani Group stocks saw mixed movement.

Your Weekly Stock Markets Rundown: 📉 Inflation at a 5-Month Low, But Global Trade Tensions Persist

February 17–21, 2025

✅ India’s inflation eased, strengthening RBI’s dovish stance.
✅ The US Fed is in no hurry to cut rates, keeping global markets on edge.
✅ Trade war tensions persist, affecting metals and export-driven industries.
✅ Markets remain volatile, with FIIs exiting and valuations staying high.

👀Stocks to Focus:

  1. JBM Auto – Strong momentum from ₹5,500 crore e-bus order.

  2. Hindalco & Nalco – EU sanctions on Russian aluminum may drive demand.

  3. TCS & Infosys – Monitor IT stocks amid US tariff fears.

  4. RVNL – Bengaluru rail project win signals growth potential.

📝Summary:

Markets ended flat, but broader indices outperformed as midcaps & smallcaps rallied. IT & pharma stocks remained weak, while metals, defense, and PSU banks gained. Investors are optimistic about India's economic growth, but FII selling & global uncertainties continue to impact sentiment. Keep an eye on government policies, US trade developments, and sector-specific triggers for further cues! 🚀📊

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