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The key triggers to watch out in second half of 2025 include clarity on U.S. tariff policies and their impact on global trade flows, resolution of geopolitical tensions in the Indo-Pacific and Middle East, and progress on key bilateral deals such as the UK–India FTA.
Companies such as Power Grid, Mahindra and Mahindra, ITC, Bajaj Finserv, and HCL Technologies saw significant declines.
As the week ended, both the Nifty and Sensex closed near their highs at 23,851.65 and 78,553.20, respectively.
Sector-wise, metals, energy, and pharma led the gains, while broader indices also saw a solid rebound, rising between 1.82 per cent and 2.86 per cent.
The Nifty gained over 4 per cent, the highest weekly since February 2021. The Sensex also surged 4 per cent, the most since July 2022.
The markets traded within a narrow range throughout the day, closing nearly unchanged after a recent surge.
Today, several stocks are in the spotlight on Dalal Street, including Whirlpool of India, Ultratech Cement, and RVNL (Rail Vikas Nigam Limited).
The engineering company's shares soared over 65 per cent, closing at Rs 35.32 after a strong debut.
India has reclaimed the fourth-biggest global equity market tag from Hong Kong.
During the week, Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) have invested Rs 2,030 crore and domestic institutional investors (DIIs) have invested Rs 6,293 crore.
Nearly 891 shares advanced, 1,572 shares declined while 121 shares remained unchanged.
FPI activity in June will be crucially influenced by the election results to be announced on June 4.
The rising bond yields in the US is a matter of concern and this has triggered the recent bout of selling in the cash market.
Stock market investments often have a risk factor attached to them. However, when investors play in the long run, they often get better returns.
Tech Mahindra, UltraTech Cement, Nestle and Asian Paints were the laggards. In the broader market, the BSE smallcap gauge climbed 0.68 per cent and midcap index jumped 0.58 per cent.
Nifty`s metal index closed 1.62% higher after scaling three-month highs earlier in the session.
Hindalco Industries closed 4.4% higher and was the top Nifty 50 gainer.
Rakesh Jhunjhunwala has booked profit in Mandhana Retail Ventures.
Jhunjhunwala’s name is absent, suggesting that the big bull has booked profits and made an exit from the company’s list of individual shareholders.
In October 2021, Rakesh Jhunjhunwala had cut his stake in Mandhana Retail Ventures to approximately 2.4 per cent.
SBI was the top gainer.
L&T was top laggard.
FIIs offloaded shares worth Rs 2,607.85 crore.
Finance ministers and central bank chiefs from G7 countries will hold talks later in the day to discuss ways to coordinate their responses to cushion the epidemic's impact on the global economy.
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