Fed meet, Q1 earnings, economic data to drive stock markets next week
On Friday, the markets ended lower for the second straight session, with both benchmark indices -- the Sensex and Nifty -- posting steep losses.
The Sensex fell 786 points intra-day to 81,397.69, while the Nifty slipped nearly 1 per cent to touch 24,806.35.
The broader market also witnessed selling, with mid-cap and small-cap indices dropping up to 2 per cent.
Looking ahead, global developments will also be crucial. The US Federal Reserve will hold its policy meeting on July 29–30.
Most traders expect the Fed to keep interest rates unchanged, but any comments on inflation or future policy moves will be closely watched by markets worldwide.
On the trade front, the Ministry of External Affairs said India and the US are working on the first phase of a Bilateral Trade Agreement to improve market access and reduce tariff barriers.
Back home, earnings from key companies such as IndusInd Bank, Tata Steel, ITC, Sun Pharma, and Maruti Suzuki India are expected next week.
Their performance will give investors more clarity on sectoral strength and overall corporate health, as per the experts.
As the new month begins, investors will also keep an eye on economic indicators. The Industrial Production (IIP) data and HSBC Manufacturing PMI, both due on August 1, could provide fresh cues on the health of the Indian economy.
According to experts, the market is likely to remain volatile next week, with investors watching for cues from global central banks, earnings reports, and domestic economic data.
Meanwhile, in the previous week , the benchmarks ended the week lower -- marking the fourth consecutive weekly loss.
The Nifty closed at 24,837.00, while the Sensex settled at 81,463.09.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
The Hindu
16 minutes ago
- The Hindu
Stock markets tumble as Sensex, Nifty decline nearly 1%
Stock markets declined for the third day on Monday (July 28, 2025), with benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty tumbling nearly 1% following heavy selling in Kotak Mahindra Bank and uncertainty related to the India-U.S. trade deal. The 30-share BSE Sensex tanked 572.07 points or 0.70%, to settle at 80,891.02. During the day, it slumped 686.65 points or 0.84%, to 80,776.44. The 50-share NSE Nifty declined 156.10 points or 0.63%, to 24,680.90. From the Sensex firms, Kotak Mahindra Bank tumbled 7.31% after the company reported a consolidated net profit of ₹4,472 crore for the June quarter and flagged stress on the retail commercial vehicle portfolio due to adverse macroeconomic conditions. The profit in the year-ago period was ₹7,448 crore, but it had included gains of over ₹3,000 crore on its stake sale in the general insurance arm, while the net profit for the March quarter stood at ₹4,933 crore. Bajaj Finance, Bharti Airtel, Titan, Tata Consultancy Services, HCL Tech and State Bank of India were also among the laggards. However, Hindustan Unilever, Asian Paints, ICICI Bank, Power Grid, HDFC Bank and ITC were the gainers. Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth ₹1,979.96 crore on Friday (July 25, 2025), according to exchange data. In Asian markets, Japan's Nikkei 225 index settled lower while South Korea's Kospi, Shanghai's SSE Composite index and Hong Kong's Hang Seng ended in positive territory. Markets in Europe were trading in the green. The U.S. markets ended higher on Friday (July 25, 2025). Global oil benchmark Brent crude climbed 0.91% to $69.05 a barrel. On Friday (July 25, 2025), the Sensex tanked 721.08 points or 0.88%, to settle at over a month's low of 81,463.09. The Nifty dropped 225.10 points or 0.90%, to a month's low of 24,837.
Hans India
16 minutes ago
- Hans India
Indian stock market settles in negative territory amid selling pressure, FII outflow
Mumbai: The Indian stock market continued its downward momentum as it ended lower on Monday amid a potential delay in the India-US trade agreement and continued FII outflow. Sensex closed at 80,891.02, down 572.07 points or 0.70 per cent. The 30-share index began the session in the negative territory at 81,299.97 against the last day's closing of 81,463.09. The index dragged down further to touch an intraday low at 80,776.44 amid selling in heavyweights, especially in the IT sector. Nifty settled at 24,680.90, down 156.10 or 0.63 per cent. "Domestic market sentiment has remained cautious, weighed down by a disappointing set of Q1 earnings, delays in the India-US trade agreement, and continued FII outflows," said Vinod Nair, Head of Research, Geojit Investments Limited. In contrast, global markets remain broadly positive, supported by the US-EU trade developments that are perceived as less concerning than anticipated, Nair added. The upcoming monetary policy decisions from the Fed and Bank of Japan, along with the trajectory of domestic quarterly earnings, are expected to play a pivotal role in shaping market direction in the near term. Kotak Bank, Bajaj Finance, Bharati Airtel, Titan, TCS, HCL Tech, SBI, Tata Steel, Eternal, Axis Bank, and Mahindra and Mahindra were top losers among the Sensex basket. Hindustan Unilever, Asian Paints, and ICICI Bank ended the session in green. Broader indices also experienced the heat of selling pressure. Nifty 100 fell 157 points or 0.62 per cent, Nifty Midcap 100 dropped 490 points or 0.84 per cent, and Nifty Smallcap 100 settled 229 points or 1.26 per cent. Sectoral indices followed suit as well. Bank Nifty fell 444 Points, Nifty Fin Service closed 192 points down, Nifty IT dropped 253 points, and Nifty Auto ended the session 88 points down. Rupee traded weak by 0.10 per cent at 86.65 as weakness in capital markets weighed on sentiment. The week ahead is expected to remain volatile with key global triggers including the 1st August trade deal deadline with the U.S., along with major U.S. data releases. The rupee is likely to trade in a range of 86.25–86.90," said Jateen Trivedi of LKP Securities.
Hans India
16 minutes ago
- Hans India
India's industrial production clocks 1.5 per cent growth in June
New Delhi: India's industrial growth, based on the Index of Industrial Production (IIP), recorded a 1.5 per cent growth in June this year, driven by a stronger performance in the manufacturing sector, according to data released by the Ministry of Statistics on Monday. The data showed that the manufacturing sector, which provides quality jobs for the young graduates passing out of the country's universities and engineering institutes, registered a 3.9 per cent growth in June this year over the same month of the previous year. The overall index of industrial production during June was higher than the 1.2 per cent registered in the preceding month of May. Within the manufacturing sector, 15 out of 23 industry groups recorded a positive growth in June over the same moth of the previous year. The top three positive contributors for the month are – 'Manufacture of basic metals' (9.6 per cent), 'Manufacture of coke and refined petroleum products' (4.2 per cent) and 'Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment' (15.2 per cent), according to the official statement. In the industry group 'Manufacture of basic metals', item groups 'MS slabs', 'HR coils and sheets of mild steel' and 'Pipes and tubes of Steel' have shown significant contribution in growth. The figures on use-based classification show that the production of capital goods, which comprise machines used in factories, went up by robust 3.5 per cent in June. This segment reflects the real investment taking place in the economy which has a multiplier effect on the creation of jobs and incomes going ahead. The production of consumer durables such as refrigerators, air conditioners and TV sets increased by 2. 9 per cent during the month, reflecting the rise in demand for these products with a rise in incomes. The infrastructure and construction sector clocked a growth of 7.9 per cent on the back of big ticket government projects being implemented in the highways, railways and ports sectors. However, electricity generation declined by (-) 2.6 per cent and the mining sector proved to be a laggard with an (-) 8.7 per cent contraction in output during the month. This negative growth in the mining and power sectors weighed on the positive performance of the manufacturing sector.
