šŸ“ˆ Sensex, Nifty Rise as Broad Rally Pushes Nifty Nears 23,000! Can the Bulls Keep the Momentum Going? šŸš€

šŸ“°Daily Market Wrap-Up by Stock Whisperers-March 19

19-March-2025

šŸ“ˆ Market Overview:

Summary of the Day's Market Performance

Market Overview

  • The Sensex gained 147.79 points (+0.20%) to close at 75,449.05 in a positive session.

  • The Nifty rose 73.30 points (+0.32%) to 22,907.60, crossing 22,900 with steady momentum.

  • Midcap and Smallcap indices surged over 2% each, signaling robust broader market participation.

  • Most sectors ended in the green—Consumer Durables, Capital Goods, Realty, Oil & Gas, Media, Metal, Power, and PSU Bank up 1-2.8%—except IT and FMCG, which lagged.

šŸ’ø Market Transactions:

  • Foreign Institutional Investors (FII): Sold ₹1,096.50 crore

  • Domestic Institutional Investors (DII): Bought ₹2,140.76 crore

Domestic buying powered the rally, offsetting FII outflows amid global uncertainty.

šŸ“ŠšŸ“‘ Important Observations and Market Sentiments: Editor Special

  • The relief rally continued, fueled by attractive valuations post-correction and broad-based buying across sectors.

  • Metal stocks shone after the government imposed a tax on steel imports, boosting domestic players amid trade concerns.

  • Sustainability hinges on a fundamentals revival—earnings growth remains critical as Trump’s tariff threats loom.

  • Investors await today’s Fed policy outcome (expected to hold at 4.5%) and commentary for rate cues, with trade and growth worries in focus.

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The Nifty has gained nearly 4% in the past three sessions (March 17-19), its strongest 3-day run since November 2024, erasing much of February’s losses.

šŸ“°Stock News:

Key Stock Movements and News

  • Top Gainers: Shriram Finance, HDFC Life, Apollo Hospitals, Tata Steel, and Power Grid Corp

  • Top Losers: Tech Mahindra, TCS, ITC, Infosys, and Britannia Industries

  • NBCC jumped 5% after selling 1,046 residential units in Greater Noida for ₹2,353 crore, earning a 1% marketing fee.

  • GRSE, Cochin Shipyard, and other defense stocks surged up to 20% (GRSE hit ₹1,641.35), lifting Nifty Defence 5% on European tailwinds.

  • Bajaj Healthcare rallied nearly 10% after SEC-CDSCO approved clinical trials for its anti-seizure drug Cenobamate.

  • IndusInd Bank rose 3% as Ashok Hinduja called it an ā€˜opportune time’ to hike stakes post-Reliance Capital acquisition.

  • REC gained on declaring a fourth interim dividend of ₹3.60/share, with a record date of March 26.

  • Mahindra Lifespaces climbed 6% on a ₹1,650 crore redevelopment JV with Livingstone in South Mumbai.

Your Weekly Stock Markets Rundown: Markets Face Tariff Turbulence Amid Positive Domestic Macros

March 17-21, 2025

Indian markets head into a pivotal week after a volatile, negative close, with Trump’s tariffs casting a shadow. Yet, a stellar 3.75% CPI print bolsters domestic optimism, hinting at RBI rate cuts. Global central bank decisions and economic indicators will drive momentum—expect rangebound trade with a focus on resilience and selective opportunities.

šŸ‘€Stocks to Focus:

  1. Tata Steel: Steel import tax could sustain gains.

  2. GRSE: Defence sector momentum may persist.

  3. IndusInd Bank: Stake hike buzz could drive interest.

šŸ“Summary:

Indian markets extended gains, with Nifty topping 22,900 on broad-based strength led by metals and defense. Domestic buying countered FII sales, bolstered by valuation comfort and import tax moves. The Fed’s stance today could sway sentiment—fundamentals and global clarity will determine if this rally holds.

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