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Nifty and Sensex fell 0.64% and 0.78% respectively, with IT sector leading losses down 3.65% amid global tech weakness.
Banking and PSU Bank sectors retreated 0.48–0.62%, while defensive plays like Pharma gained 0.73%.
FII inflows of ₹4,859 cr supported markets, but DII outflows of ₹1,160 cr kept gains limited.
Gold fell ₹1,552 per 10g and silver dropped ₹4,063 per kg, signalling risk-off sentiment and lower inflation expectations.
Nifty 50
24,013
-0.64%
More details
Open23,991
High24,047
Low23,902
Prev close24,168
52W high26,373
52W low22,183
Sensex
76,803
-0.78%
Bank Nifty
57,686
-0.48%
Sensex
76,803
-0.78%
Bank Nifty
57,686
-0.48%
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Mood
Optimistic
74/100 health
WeakBullish
FII / DII
FII net+Rs 4,859 Cr
DII net-Rs 1,160 Cr
Net flow+Rs 3,699 Cr
Market stats
Advances20
Declines0
VolumeRs 13,277 Cr
VIX12.97 -- Low -- calm
7-session trend
0 green in last 1
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Now
A health score of 74 reflects a moderately weak session—broad-based IT sector declines, banking softness, and commodity weakness outweigh support from Pharma and defensive stocks, alongside FII buying.
Gainers
ETERNAL+2.05%
BHARTIARTL+1.71%
POWERGRID+1.35%
Losers
GRASIM0.41%
ICICIBANK0.41%
HDFCLIFE0.42%
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NESTLEIND+1.22%
NTPC+1.05%
ITC+0.94%
APOLLOHOSP+0.89%
SUNPHARMA+0.85%
TRENT+0.75%
BAJFINANCE+0.64%
ONGC0.47%
LT0.48%
TITAN0.53%
ADANIENT0.55%
HINDALCO0.57%
MAXHEALTH0.6%
EICHERMOT0.63%
Sectors
Pharma
+0.73%
Energy
+0.22%
Media
+0.1%
Metal
+0.08%
Consumer
-0.19%
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FMCG
-0.19%
Banking
-0.48%
Auto
-0.61%
PSU Bank
-0.62%
Realty
-1.01%
IT
-3.65%
Commodities & currency
Gold /10g MCXRs 126,528 -1552
Silver /kg MCXRs 196,816 -4063
USD/INR94.31 -0.03
Today's events
NMDC accelerates digital transformation and sustainable mining to support 100 MTPA production vision
Ongoing • Metal/Mining
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Market Sentiment Watch -- Investors will monitor global IT sentiment and any fresh RBI signals on inflation and rate trajectory following today's sector rotation.
Yieldora insight
IT Sector Stumble Widens Valuations Gap—Time to Rebalance into Quality at Lower Prices?
The 3.65% IT sector decline today underscores renewed global tech caution. While this creates near-term headwinds, it may also present a rebalancing opportunity for long-term investors. With gold and silver also retreating, inflation risks appear manageable, making this an apt moment to assess whether your portfolio is overexposed to cyclicals (IT, Auto, Realty) and underweight in inflation hedges and dividend-paying sectors (Pharma, Energy, Utilities).
14%
Avg 12m return after similar dips
61%
Times market recovered within 6 months
8.9%
Below 52-week high right now
Based on Nifty 50 data 2010-2024. Past returns don't guarantee future results. Not investment advice.
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Why stocks moved, sector news, top headlines
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Why stocks moved
ETERNAL (+2.05%)
Pharma sector outperformance today lifted sentiment around smaller-cap pharma names as defensive positioning increases amid IT and banking weakness.
- Pharma sector gained 0.73% as investors rotated into defensive, earnings-stable plays.
- ETERNAL, a smaller pharma cap, likely benefited from sector tailwinds and relative value seeking.
BHARTIARTL (+1.71%)
Telecom services hold steady defensive appeal in a risk-off environment; Bharti Airtel's consistent dividend and essential service nature attracted buying.
- Telecom is a defensive, regulated utility with predictable earnings and dividends.
- Market rotation from cyclicals (IT, Auto) into stable, dividend-paying stocks favoured BHARTIARTL.
POWERGRID (+1.35%)
Energy and utility stocks like PowerGrid gained on dual tailwinds: sector strength (Energy +0.22%) and safe-haven demand as inflation expectations eased (gold, silver down sharply).
- Energy sector gained 0.22% amid steady commodity and power demand narrative.
- PowerGrid, a PSU utility with stable cash flows and dividend yield, attracted defensive repositioning.
GRASIM (+0.41%)
Grasim's decline reflects broader weakness in the Consumer and diversified industrial space as IT and banking drag pulled down sentiment across cyclical sectors.
- Grasim is exposed to both cement (construction/realty weakness at -1.01%) and textiles (consumer softness).
- Profit-booking and sector rotation away from industrials with margin pressures weighed on the stock.
ICICIBANK (+0.41%)
Banking sector fell 0.48% as margin pressures from RBI rate trajectory and competitive deposit-raising keep lid on bank profitability near-term.
- Banking sector retreat of -0.48% reflects ongoing NPA caution and deposit-cost pressures.
- ICICIBANK, a key index weight, sold off on sector rotation into Pharma and utilities.
LT (+0.48%)
L&T, a bellwether for infrastructure and industrial capex, fell as Realty sector (-1.01%) and Auto sector (-0.61%) weakness, combined with IT sector headwinds, damped growth sentiment.
- Realty, a key L&T order-book driver, fell 1.01% amid rate and demand concerns.
- Auto and IT sector weakness signalled broader cyclical slowdown concerns affecting L&T's diversified exposure.
Sector news
Pharma (+0.73%)
Pharma outperformed as investors rotated into defensive, earnings-stable sectors amid IT weakness and inflation expectations easing (gold down ₹1,552).
- Lower commodity and inflation fears reduce cost pressures on pharma margins.
- Pharma's defensive nature and strong earnings visibility attract buying during risk-off sessions.
Energy (+0.22%)
Energy sector's modest +0.22% gain reflects stable fuel demand, PSU weight, and utility dividend appeal in a cautious market environment.
- Utilities and PSU energy stocks provide predictable cash flows and dividends.
- Energy remains stable despite global uncertainties, supporting steady institutional and retail interest.
Media (+0.1%)
Media's marginal +0.1% gain stems from relative stability; the sector is neither cyclical nor heavily interest-rate sensitive, providing a non-committal hold.
- Media stocks are neither benefiting from deflation nor hurt by inflation, resulting in sideways action.
- Advertising demand remains tepid but streaming/digital growth provides some offset.
Auto (-0.61%)
Auto fell 0.61% as broader realty weakness (-1.01%), weak consumer demand signals, and reduced capex visibility dampen commercial and passenger vehicle sales outlook.
- Realty slowdown reduces commercial vehicle demand from construction and logistics sectors.
- Consumer discretionary weakness and rising input costs are pressuring auto OEM profitability.
Realty (-1.01%)
Realty sector's 1.01% decline reflects rate-hiking concerns, reduced institutional buying, and slowing end-user demand as mortgage affordability weakens.
- Higher interest rates reduce home-buyer appetite and increase project financing costs.
- Weaker consumer confidence and macro uncertainty are tempering both residential and commercial real estate demand.
IT (-3.65%)
IT sector's sharp 3.65% decline reflects global tech selloff concerns, valuation resets, and reduced visibility on capex and hiring cycles amid geopolitical uncertainty.
- Global IT sector weakness, margin pressures, and FX headwinds are hitting Indian IT majors.
- Profit-booking on stretched valuations and reduced corporate capex expectations are adding selling pressure.
Top headlines
NMDC Accelerates Digitalisation and Sustainable Mining to Support 100 MTPA Vision Read article
National Mineral Development Corporation is ramping up digital transformation and sustainable mining practices to achieve its ambitious 100 million tonnes per annum production target.
- NMDC is investing in digital infrastructure and automation to enhance operational efficiency.
- Sustainability initiatives align with India's green mining goals and meet ESG investor expectations.
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