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Sensex and Nifty fell for a fifth consecutive day, with losses of 0.99% and 0.87% respectively, as RBI pulled back its dollar-swap liquidity support.
Rising Brent crude oil prices at $89.50/barrel and geopolitical tensions weighed on investor sentiment across most sectors.
IT stocks led the decline with a 3.65% sectoral drop, while Banking fell 0.4% and Pharma slipped 0.32%.
Gold surged ₹1,118 per 10g amid safe-haven demand, while FIIs withdrew ₹2,535 crore despite DII inflows of ₹5,101 crore.
Nifty 50
24,155
-0.87%
More details
Open24,224
High24,270
Low24,155
Prev close24,366
52W high26,373
52W low22,183
Sensex
77,235
-0.99%
Bank Nifty
57,262
-0.4%
Sensex
77,235
-0.99%
Bank Nifty
57,262
-0.4%
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Mood
Optimistic
58/100 health
BearBull
FII / DII
FII net-Rs 2,535 Cr
DII net+Rs 5,101 Cr
Net flow+Rs 2,566 Cr
Market stats
Advances10
Declines20
VolumeRs 12,186 Cr
VIX11.39 — Low -- calm
7-session trend
1 green in last 7
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Now
The market is under pressure from persistent macro headwinds—RBI liquidity withdrawal, oil-price inflation, and a five-day losing streak—producing a cautious health score of 58.
Gainers
AXISBANK+1.28%
MAXHEALTH+1.07%
M&M+0.92%
Losers
TMPV-2.24%
ASIANPAINT-2.2%
INFY-2.18%
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GRASIM+0.87%
POWERGRID+0.7%
RELIANCE+0.46%
BAJFINANCE+0.46%
ONGC+0.42%
BAJAJFINSV+0.31%
NTPC+0.03%
WIPRO-2.11%
HCLTECH-2.04%
BHARTIARTL-1.78%
JIOFIN-1.58%
ULTRACEMCO-1.56%
TCS-1.44%
KOTAKBANK-1.29%
Sectors
IT
-3.65%
Banking
-0.4%
Pharma
-0.32%
Commodities & currency
Gold /10g MCX
Rs 157,386+0.72%
Silver /kg MCX
Rs 230,310-1.53%
USD/INR
95.67+0.23%
Today's events
RBI pulls back dollar-swap window early, limiting liquidity support to the financial system
Market session • Liquidity
Brent crude oil rises 1.11% to $89.50/barrel, adding inflationary pressure on rupee and bond yields
Intraday • Commodities
Up next
Continued macro data watch
— Throughout session
Markets will remain focused on oil-price movements, rupee stability, and any RBI policy signals regarding liquidity management and inflation control.
Yieldora insight
Crude oil surge and rupee strain signal inflation risk—protect your purchasing power
With Brent crude climbing toward $90/barrel and the RBI actively managing rupee weakness against oil-price pressures, inflation is likely to remain sticky. Rising input costs in energy-dependent sectors could erode real returns on short-term savings. This is an ideal moment to stress-test your portfolio against inflation and consider instruments that naturally hedge against price pressures.
14%
Avg 12m return after similar dips
61%
Times market recovered within 6 months
8.4%
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
Top Gainers
AXISBANK (+1.28%)
Banking sector showed relative resilience as selective buying emerged in large-cap financials despite overall market weakness.
- Gained 1.28% against a 0.4% sectoral decline, suggesting institutional support in defensive plays
- RBI liquidity concerns may have actually stabilized deposit-taking activity for major lenders
MAXHEALTH (+1.07%)
Pharma and healthcare names held up as investors rotated into defensive, non-energy-dependent sectors.
- Rose 1.07% amid broader market weakness, reflecting safe-haven rotation
- Pharma sector's resilience (-0.32%) suggests selective quality buying in healthcare
M&M (+0.92%)
Auto sector showed modest upside as crude-oil-sensitive sectors benefited from any short-covering or selective rebalancing.
- Gained 0.92% despite overall market decline, indicating stock-specific strength
- Large-cap auto names may have attracted bargain hunters after recent weakness
Top Losers
TMPV (-2.24%)
IT services and highly volatile stocks faced selling pressure as the IT sector plunged 3.65% due to rupee weakness and oil-inflation concerns affecting profitability.
- Lost 2.24%, part of a broader IT selloff as currency headwinds threaten export margins
- Geopolitical tensions and crude-price uncertainty typically hit discretionary tech spending
ASIANPAINT (-2.2%)
Paint and specialty chemical stocks slid 2.2% as rising crude-oil prices and input-cost inflation pressured margins in this commodity-sensitive sector.
- Oil-based raw materials drive paint-production costs, making sector vulnerable to crude rallies
- Margin-compression fears triggered profit-booking in large-cap consumer names
INFY (-2.18%) Read article
India's largest IT exporter fell 2.18% as the IT sector collapsed 3.65%, hurt by rupee depreciation concerns and global slowdown worries tied to oil-inflation fears.
- Rupee weakness at 95.67/USD and RBI's protective measures signal currency volatility ahead for exporters
- Oil-inflation spillover into global growth expectations typically pressures IT services demand
Sector news
Gaining Sectors
No gaining sector data today.
Declining Sectors
IT (-3.65%) Read article
IT services plunged 3.65% as rupee weakness, geopolitical oil concerns, and global slowdown fears hit export-oriented software companies hardest.
- Rupee depreciation to 95.67/USD directly erodes dollar-revenue conversion and profit margins for Indian IT exporters
- Oil-inflation spillover into developed-market growth concerns typically reduces discretionary IT-spending budgets globally
Banking (-0.4%) Read article
Banking sector declined 0.4% as deposit-taking concerns and yield-curve pressure from RBI liquidity pullback weighed on lender sentiment.
- RBI's early swap-window closure signals tightening liquidity, pressuring net-interest-margin expectations
- Bond-yield strain indicated in news context reflects challenges for asset-liability management
Pharma (-0.32%)
Pharma showed the most resilience among declining sectors as a defensive, non-cyclical play during macro uncertainty and RBI tightening.
- Fell only 0.32% despite broad-based weakness, reflecting investor preference for stable, dividend-paying healthcare names
- Insulation from oil-price and currency shocks makes pharma a safe harbor during inflationary pressure
Top headlines
Indian bonds wobble on oil strain, RBI swap pullback Read article
RBI's early withdrawal of its dollar-swap window is limiting liquidity support and adding pressure to bond yields amid rising crude-oil prices.
- RBI pulled back its dollar-swap facility early, signaling a shift to liquidity tightening despite rupee pressures
- Rising oil prices and geopolitical tensions are straining bond markets and adding inflation risk to the economy
Nifty, Sensex Decline: Crude Oil Prices, Geopolitical Tensions Impact Indian Markets Read article
Sensex and Nifty posted their fifth consecutive daily loss as crude oil climbed 1.11% to $89.50/barrel, amplifying inflation and growth concerns.
- Brent crude surge to $89.50/barrel weighed heavily on investor sentiment and corporate margin expectations
- Geopolitical tensions compound the inflationary pressure, reducing demand for cyclical and export-oriented sectors
Rupee ends marginally lower as central bank shields from oil, yield strain Read article
The rupee weakened slightly as the RBI actively intervened to manage currency depreciation amid oil-price inflation and bond-yield strain.
- RBI's protective measures on the rupee reflect heightened sensitivity to oil-driven external shocks
- Currency volatility and yield pressure create headwinds for exporters and fixed-income investors alike
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Data for informational purposes only. Not investment advice. Sources: NSE, BSE, AMFI, MCX. Yieldora.in