Summary of the Day's Market Performance

Market Overview

1. Sensex slipped 122.52 points (-0.16%) to 76,171.08.

2. Nifty fell 26.55 points (-0.12%) to 23,045.25.

3. Midcap & Smallcap indices declined 0.5% each.

4. Sectoral Performance:

   • PSU Bank & Metal were the only sectors in green ✅

   • Realty sector was the worst hit, down nearly 3% 🚨

   • All other indices ended in the red.

💸 Market Transactions:

• Foreign Institutional Investors (FII): ₹-4,969.30 crore (Net Sellers)

• Domestic Institutional Investors (DII): ₹5,929.24 crore (Net Buyers)

Foreign investors continued heavy selling, while domestic institutions cushioned the market.

• India's CPI Inflation Eased: January CPI at 4.31% vs 5.22% (MoM).

• Fed Maintains Hawkish Stance: The US Fed indicated it is not rushing to cut rates, keeping investors cautious.

• US CPI Data in Focus: Expected to show minimal change, which may increase pressure on equities.

• Metal Tariff Uncertainty: The market remains on edge regarding potential global trade restrictions.

India's CPI Inflation Eased: January CPI at 4.31% vs 5.22% (MoM).

Key Stock Movements and News

• Top Gainers:

  • SBI Life Insurance, Bajaj Finserv, HDFC Life, Shriram Finance, Tata Steel

• Top Losers:

  • M&M, Bharat Electronics, Eicher Motors, ITC, Hero MotoCorp

1. Mamaearth (Honasa Consumer)🧴📊: Q3 net profit flat at ₹26 crore, revenue up 6% as offline expansion helped market share growth.

2. Hindustan Aeronautics 🛩️📉: Stock fell sharply after the IAF Chief expressed doubts about HAL’s reliability, but later trimmed losses on management clarification.

3. IOC & BPCL 🛢️📄: Signed multi-billion-dollar LNG deals with Adnoc, signaling India’s push toward higher gas consumption.

4. Arkade Developers 🏗️📈: Shares jumped 5% after securing a ₹1,700 crore Mumbai redevelopment project.

5. United Breweries🍻📈: Stock gained 2% after Anand Rathi gave a 'Buy' rating, supported by Telangana’s beer price hike.

6. Bajaj Healthcare💊🚀: Hit 10% upper circuit after Q3 profit turnaround and 13.1% YoY revenue growth.

7. Ircon International🚆📉: Shares tanked 9% after posting weak Q3 earnings.

1. Bajaj Healthcare: Strong Q3 results triggered an upper circuit—momentum to continue?

2. HAL: Negative sentiment could persist after the IAF Chief’s comments.

3. United Breweries: Price hikes may boost revenue—watch for long-term growth.

4. IOC & BPCL: LNG deals highlight energy transition strategy—long-term bet?

5. Arkade Developers: The Mumbai project could drive future revenue growth.

Markets ended slightly lower in a volatile session, as FII selling, Fed’s hawkish stance, and weak Q3 results kept investors cautious. CPI inflation cooled, but global concerns over interest rates & trade policies remain key risks. US CPI data release will be the next big trigger—expect continued market choppiness! 📊⚡

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