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New Indian Express
4 days ago
- Business
- New Indian Express
Sensex drops 182 points, Nifty ends at 24,750 as markets decline on Friday
CHENNAI: Equity benchmarks ended lower on Friday, May 30, 2025, capping a volatile week marked by caution and consolidation. Broader market sentiment remained subdued as investors digested the final tranche of March-quarter earnings, awaited the Q4FY25 GDP data, and monitored global trade uncertainty triggered by fresh tariff actions from the United States. The BSE Sensex closed at 81,451.01, slipping 182.01 points or 0.22%, after moving in a narrow range between 81,698.21 and 81,286.45. Similarly, the NSE Nifty50 settled at 24,750.70, down 82.90 points or 0.33%, with intraday fluctuations between 24,863.95 and 24,717.40. Sectoral & Broader Market Overview On Friday, pressure was visible across key sectors. Nifty IT (-1.12%), Metal (-1.07%), and Auto (-0.98%) sectors led the losses, impacted by weak global cues and concerns over export-linked earnings. Nifty PSU Bank emerged as the lone star performer, surging 2.88% led by gains in Maharashtra Bank and UCO Bank, on the back of improving asset quality and renewed investor interest. Nifty Media and select counters in Financial Services bucked the trend, closing marginally in the green. Broader indices were largely flat to negative, with the Nifty Midcap100 and Smallcap100 each shedding 0.06%. Top Gainers and Losers Top Nifty gainers today were Eternal (+4.98%), State Bank of India (+1.80%), HDFC Bank (+0.94%), Larsen & Toubro (L&T) (+0.58%) and Dr. Reddy's Labs (+0.22%). While, top Nifty losers included Bajaj Auto (-3.10%), Hindalco (-2.27%), Shriram Finance (-1.90%), HCL Tech (-1.81%), and Tech Mahindra (-1.69%). Market Breadth & Valuation Snapshot The overall market breadth on NSE was negative, with 1,581 stocks declining against 1,299 advancing, and 75 ending flat. The total market capitalisation of NSE-listed firms stood at approximately ₹5.18 trillion. Key Drivers Today Global Trade Jitters: Investor sentiment was dented by news surrounding US President Donald Trump's proposed 15% tariff for 150 days, seen as a retaliatory 'Plan B' measure following a court ruling. This revived fears of global trade disruptions, particularly affecting export-oriented and IT-heavy counters. Domestic Cues: Investors remained cautious ahead of the release of India's Q4FY25 GDP figures, expected next week. Concerns about slowing consumption trends and margin pressures in the auto and metal sectors further dampened mood. Earnings Season Wrap: The final leg of the Q4 earnings season provided mixed signals, with strong numbers from select banks and infrastructure players offset by weak showings in the technology and cyclical space. Outlook Analysts expect markets to remain range-bound in the near term, with focus shifting to macroeconomic data, monsoon progression, and global policy moves. While PSU banks continue to attract flows, high valuation pockets in auto and IT may remain under pressure unless supported by robust forward guidance.
Hans India
21-05-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Indian mkts to see steady rise in FY26
Mumbai: India's capital markets are projected to grow steadily in FY26, supported by expected GDP growth of 6.2–6.5 per cent and strong domestic demand, according to a new report released on Tuesday. The Nifty 50 is anticipated to deliver 12-15 per cent returns, with EPS estimates around Rs 1,160. While, foreign portfolio investors (FPI) have shown renewed confidence, injecting over $4 billion in recent sessions, according to smallcase managers. Global trade tensions, US tariffs, geopolitical uncertainty remains a key risk for Indian capital market. However, they expect equities to outperform other asset classes in FY26, supported by favourable valuations and a strong growth outlook. 'As of May 18, a total of 878 companies have reported their earnings, with a 10 per cent year-on-year growth in Q4 FY25,' said Shailesh Saraf, smallcase Manager and Founder, Value Stocks. Despite a modest 5.79 per cent year-on-year growth for FY25 — significantly lower than the 35.1 per cent growth recorded in FY24, the market sentiment has improved, reflected in FII net inflows of Rs 16,757 crore in FY26 so far, alongside an 8 per cent return from the Nifty 50 and a 10 per cent gain in the Smallcap 100 index, Saraf mentioned. The market has bounced back significantly over the past two months, fully reversing its year-to-date decline. The smallcase managers believe that with inflation below 4 per cent, the real interest rate has turned significantly positive, strengthening the case for policy easing.
Economic Times
20-05-2025
- Business
- Economic Times
Equities seen outperforming in FY26 with 12–15% returns: Check key triggers, risks & strategy
Equities may outshine other assets in FY26, with Nifty expected to return 12–15%, supported by 6.2–6.5% GDP growth, strong domestic demand, stable inflation, and returning FII flows, despite global trade and geopolitical uncertainties. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Equities are expected to outperform other asset classes in FY26 notwithstanding global trade tensions, US tariffs and geopolitical uncertainties, with Nifty delivering 12%-15% returns. The rise will be anchored by strong domestic demand and a healthy 6.2–6.5% GDP growth, say Saraf, smallcase manager & founder at Value Stocks, sees improvement in market sentiments with foreign institutional investors (FIIs) getting back to their ways. "The market sentiment has improved, reflected in FII net inflows of Rs 16,757 crore in FY26 so far, alongside an 8% return from the Nifty 50 and a 10% gain in the Smallcap 100 index," he Arya, another smallcase Manager and Founder of GoalFi, lists stable government and potential earnings rebound as key triggers for domestic stock markets while taking a cautiously optimistic outlook for FY26. "We believe this year will be of consolidation with earnings improvement in companies and theme-based investing will be prevalent,' Arya earnings season is at its final leg, Lotusdew Co-Founder Prachi Deuskar claims that India's domestic demand recovery gained momentum in Q4FY25, driven by strong rural consumption, favourable crop yields, and supportive government initiatives. According to her, corporate margins improved, aided by declining input costs in metals, energy, and chemicals, as well as a sharper focus on operational on May 18, 2025, a total of 878 companies have reported their earnings as of with a 10% YoY growth in Q4FY25, Saraf informed. "In FY25, the index has risen by 6% YoY growth, significantly lower than the 35.1% growth recorded in FY24," he expects corporate earnings to continue to show resilience particularly in the banking, auto, and infrastructure remains largely under control with the macroeconomic environment remaining policies pose challenges to the domestic economy, says a smallcase press release, adding that US tariff risks (26%), could affect 12–15% of India's $450B exports.A weak INR has raised import costs, and urban consumption is showing signs of a broad-based Read: Moody's US downgrade, a fresh jolt for IT stocks after stellar 30% rally – buy or avoid? For investors with a longer horizon and a stronger risk appetite, increasing allocation to high-quality smallcaps can pay off as markets continue to climb, Deuskar recommends.
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Equities seen outperforming in FY26 with 12–15% returns: Check key triggers, risks & strategy
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our ETMarkets WhatsApp channel Equities are expected to outperform other asset classes in FY26 notwithstanding global trade tensions, US tariffs and geopolitical uncertainties, with Nifty delivering 12%-15% returns. The rise will be anchored by strong domestic demand and a healthy 6.2–6.5% GDP growth, say Saraf, smallcase manager & founder at Value Stocks, sees improvement in market sentiments with foreign institutional investors (FIIs) getting back to their ways. "The market sentiment has improved, reflected in FII net inflows of Rs 16,757 crore in FY26 so far, alongside an 8% return from the Nifty 50 and a 10% gain in the Smallcap 100 index," he Arya, another smallcase Manager and Founder of GoalFi, lists stable government and potential earnings rebound as key triggers for domestic stock markets while taking a cautiously optimistic outlook for FY26. "We believe this year will be of consolidation with earnings improvement in companies and theme-based investing will be prevalent,' Arya earnings season is at its final leg, Lotusdew Co-Founder Prachi Deuskar claims that India's domestic demand recovery gained momentum in Q4FY25, driven by strong rural consumption, favourable crop yields, and supportive government initiatives. According to her, corporate margins improved, aided by declining input costs in metals, energy, and chemicals, as well as a sharper focus on operational on May 18, 2025, a total of 878 companies have reported their earnings as of with a 10% YoY growth in Q4FY25, Saraf informed. "In FY25, the index has risen by 6% YoY growth, significantly lower than the 35.1% growth recorded in FY24," he expects corporate earnings to continue to show resilience particularly in the banking, auto, and infrastructure remains largely under control with the macroeconomic environment remaining policies pose challenges to the domestic economy, says a smallcase press release, adding that US tariff risks (26%), could affect 12–15% of India's $450B exports.A weak INR has raised import costs, and urban consumption is showing signs of a broad-based Read: Moody's US downgrade, a fresh jolt for IT stocks after stellar 30% rally – buy or avoid? For investors with a longer horizon and a stronger risk appetite, increasing allocation to high-quality smallcaps can pay off as markets continue to climb, Deuskar recommends.
Hans India
20-05-2025
- Business
- Hans India
India's capital markets projected to grow steadily in FY26: Report
Mumbai: India's capital markets are projected to grow steadily in FY26, supported by expected GDP growth of 6.2–6.5 per cent and strong domestic demand, according to a new report released on Tuesday. The Nifty 50 is anticipated to deliver 12-15 per cent returns, with EPS estimates around Rs 1,160. While, foreign portfolio investors (FPI) have shown renewed confidence, injecting over $4 billion in recent sessions, according to smallcase managers. Global trade tensions, US tariffs, geopolitical uncertainty remains a key risk for Indian capital market. However, they expect equities to outperform other asset classes in FY26, supported by favourable valuations and a strong growth outlook. 'As of May 18, a total of 878 companies have reported their earnings, with a 10 per cent year-on-year growth in Q4 FY25,' said Shailesh Saraf, smallcase Manager and Founder, Value Stocks. Despite a modest 5.79 per cent year-on-year growth for FY25 — significantly lower than the 35.1 per cent growth recorded in FY24, the market sentiment has improved, reflected in FII net inflows of Rs 16,757 crore in FY26 so far, alongside an 8 per cent return from the Nifty 50 and a 10 per cent gain in the Smallcap 100 index, Saraf mentioned. The market has bounced back significantly over the past two months, fully reversing its year-to-date decline. The smallcase managers believe that with inflation below 4 per cent, the real interest rate has turned significantly positive, strengthening the case for policy easing. The market has effectively priced in a cut, even if it's not yet formally announced. Lower borrowing costs can spur corporate investment and consumer spending, benefiting sectors like banking, real estate, and autos. Equity markets may rally in anticipation of improved earnings and liquidity. Robin Arya, smallcase Manager and Founder, GoalFi said, 'a cautiously optimistic outlook for FY26 is justified. Key positives include a stable government, the prospect of lower interest rates, and potential earnings rebound'. 'We believe this year will be of consolidation with earnings improvement in companies and theme-based investing will be prevalent,' he added. India's defence sector is set to grow robustly in FY26, backed by a projected capex outlay of Rs 1.8 trillion and a $130 billion opportunity over FY25–29, with 7–8 per cent annual growth.
