Indian Stock Market Rally: Factors Behind the 4-Year High

Indian Market Sees Best Weekly Gains in Four Years

Market Analysis

Recent Market Performance

Parkavi: For the week, Nifty 50, Nifty Midcap, and Nifty 500 were up 4.3%, 7.7%, and 5.4% respectively. All sectoral indices ended higher, with Realty, Healthcare, Capital Goods, and Power showing significant gains.

Sectoral Performance

Tamilini: What about IT and FMCG sectors?

Parkavi: They relatively underperformed, gaining 2.1% and 2.4% WoW respectively. Additionally, FIIs net sold equities worth Rs 1,750.4 crore, while DIIs net bought Rs 7,540.1 crore in the cash market.

Key Drivers

Parkavi: The recent rally was driven by several factors. Supportive global cues, dovish FED commentary, reduced intensity of FII selling, valuation comfort, optimism over a ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia, and hope of earnings recovery in the upcoming 4QFY25 results all played a role.

US FED Commentary

Tamilini: That sounds complex! What did the US FED do?

Parkavi: The US FED left the benchmark interest rate unchanged for the second consecutive meeting at 4.25% to 4.50%. They also lowered their CY25 growth forecast to 1.7% from 2.1% earlier, but they still expect upside risks to inflation due to macro uncertainties amid the tariff war.

Looking Ahead

Upcoming Market Triggers

Tamilini: What should we expect next week?

Parkavi: In the absence of major domestic triggers, global cues will be crucial. Key data points to track include US home sales data for February, 4QCY24 GDP, and Personal Consumption Expenditure (PCE) reading for February. The market will also start discounting probable reciprocal tariffs expected to be imposed by the US on various sectors.

Crucial Market Levels

Tamilini: What are the crucial levels to watch?

Parkavi: The zone of 23,130-23,100 is likely to provide a cushion in case of any immediate decline. On the upside, we might test the levels of 23,600, followed by 23,800 in the short term.

Stay Informed

Parkavi: Tamilini, it's important to stay informed and make well-researched decisions. Keep learning and stay updated with the latest market trends. If you have any questions or need guidance, I'm here to help.

Final Thoughts

Tamilini: Thank you, Parkavi! I feel more confident about navigating the financial markets now.

Parkavi: And remember, if all else fails, there's always chocolate. It won't fix the markets, but it sure makes everything better!

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