Sensex Edges Up, Nifty Flat in Choppy Trade Ahead of Key Global Data

📰Daily Market Wrap-Up by Stock Whisperers-February 25

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February 25, 2025

25-February-2025

📈 Market Overview:

Summary of the Day's Market Performance

Market Overview

  1. The Sensex closed up 147.71 points (+0.20%) at 74,602.12, showing resilience in a volatile session.

  2. The Nifty ended nearly unchanged, down 5.80 points (-0.03%) at 22,547.55, reflecting mixed sentiment.

  3. Midcap and Smallcap indices each declined 0.5%, signaling caution in broader markets.

  4. Sectoral performance was split: IT, metal, oil & gas, energy, capital goods, PSU Bank, and realty fell 0.5-1%, while auto, Consumer Durables, FMCG, and telecom gained 0.5%.

    Markets will remain closed tomorrow, February 26, for Mahashivratri.

💸 Market Transactions:

  • Foreign Institutional Investors (FII): ₹ -3,529.10 crore

  • Domestic Institutional Investors (DII): ₹ 3,030.78 crore

Domestic buying cushioned the market despite heavy foreign outflows, highlighting contrasting investor strategies.

📊📑 Important Observations and Market Sentiments: Editor Special

  • Range-bound trading persisted as investors awaited US Core PCE, US GDP, and India GDP data this week.

  • High valuations continue to weigh on midcap and smallcap stocks, with declines signaling profit booking.

  • Pressure on the INR and ongoing FII outflows are keeping sentiment cautious in the near term.

  • Monthly expiry and tariff-related news could add volatility in the coming sessions.

❓ DO YOU KNOW?

The Sensex has gained over 15% in the past year, but midcap and smallcap indices have outperformed it with returns exceeding 25% in the same period.

📰Stock News:

Key Stock Movements and News

  • Top Gainers: M&M (+3%) on bullish brokerage calls; Bharti Airtel (+2.98%) after a 5G deal with Ericsson; Bajaj Finance, Maruti Suzuki, and Nestle (up ~0.5-1%).

  • Top Losers: Hindalco, Dr Reddy’s Labs, Sun Pharma, Hero MotoCorp, and Trent shed value amid sectoral weakness.

  1. Bharti Airtel snapped a 6-day losing streak, soaring 3% to ₹1,649.15 on a 5G partnership with Ericsson; Goldman Sachs retains ‘buy’ with a ₹1,780 target.

  2. Thangamayil Jewellery hit a 20% upper circuit at ₹1,863.05 after ₹16 crore sales at its new Chennai showroom.

  3. Adani Wilmar gained as shareholders approved its rebranding to AWL Agri Biz.

  4. IREDA jumped on plans to raise ₹5,000 crore via QIP, diluting government stake by up to 7%.

  5. UCO Bank, IoB, Central Bank, and Punjab & Sind Bank rose up to 4% on stake sale buzz.

  6. Brokerage calls: Jefferies ‘buy’ on KFin Technologies (₹1,310 target); MOSL ‘buy’ on 360 One (₹1,250 target).

Your Weekly Stock Markets Rundown: 📉 Markets Stay Volatile as Global Uncertainties Weigh In

February 24–28, 2025

✅ Markets remained volatile, impacted by global trade tensions and weak Q3 earnings.
✅ DII buying and falling oil prices provided some cushion against FII selling.
✅ F&O expiry, India’s GDP data, and US economic updates will drive market movements next week.
✅ Short-term technical outlook: If Nifty crosses 23,100, a recovery rally may be on the cards.

👀Stocks to Focus:

  1. Bharti Airtel: Momentum from the 5G deal could sustain gains.

  2. M&M: Bullish analyst outlook may drive further upside.

  3. IREDA: Fundraising plans could spark interest post-holiday.

📝Summary:

Indian markets ended mixed in a volatile session, with the Sensex eking out gains while the Nifty stayed flat. Sectoral divergence and FII selling kept sentiment in check, but selective stock moves shone through. With markets shut tomorrow and key data looming, expect cautious trading to persist.

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