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Indian Developments
During the week ending March 21, 2025, the Indian stock market experienced significant movements and robust market activity. After a prolonged period of selling, FIIs turned net buyers in the cash market.
The drop in U.S. Treasury yields and a weaker dollar further supported inflows into Indian equities. The 10-year Treasury yield fell to around 4.25%, making Indian stocks comparatively more appealing for foreign investors. Overall market capitalization of BSE-listed companies increased significantly during the week with attractive valuations prompting domestic investors to buy on dips.
The rally was broad-based, with all major sectors showing positive movement, particularly in domestic consumption themes that are less sensitive to global trade tensions
The Nifty 50, Nifty Midcap 150, and Nifty Small cap 250 indices significantly increased by 4.26%,7.27% and 8.14% respectively during the week ending March 21, 2025.
Sectoral Developments
All the major sectors closing in the green for the week ended on 21st March 2025 , notable gains across various industries with the Realty, financials and automobile sectors leading the charge amidst favorable economic indicators.
Top Gainers for the week are Nifty Realty ( 7.82%), Nifty Pharma(6.08%), Nifty Bank ( 5.27%), Nifty Auto(5.85%),Nifty Financial Services (5.49%), Nifty Oil and Gas ( 5.21%).
Global Developments
During the week ending March 21, 2025, global stock markets exhibited mixed performances, influenced by various economic factors. Key factors were Dovish Federal Reserve Stance, Economic Data Concerns, Geopolitical Tensions and Currency Fluctuations. Overall, while some markets reacted positively.
U.S. indices experienced significant declines, with the S&P 500 dropping by 0.22%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average falling 0.03%, and the Nasdaq 100 plunging 0.3%. In Asia, Japan's Nikkei slipped by 0.20%. On the other hand, Kospi marginally increased by 0.23% ,Hang Sang and Sanghai decreased by 2.32% and 1.29%respectively. While the FTSE index significantly dropped from last week by 0.46%.
Other Markets:
Source: www.nseindices.com; google finance, MCX Gold Prices; www.rbi.org.in; Morningstar and tradingeconomics.com, ccilindia.com, Economic times
Data for week ended on March 21st , 2025.
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