Nifty Faces Resistance, FMCG Extends Losing Streak 

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Sensex and Nifty closed lower for the third session amid financial sector weakness. Midcaps and small-caps gained, while Nifty Auto rebounded. Weak global cues, policy concerns, Read more.. and sectoral rotations kept markets cautious. Stay tuned for more insights on Markets Daily by Bajaj Broking. Read less


Welcome to another episode of Markets Daily by Bajaj Broking, your go-to podcast for market insights and daily updates and bringing you a comprehensive recap of the day's market movements.

India’s benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended marginally lower for the third consecutive session, as selling pressure in financial stocks weighed on market sentiment. Despite early attempts at recovery, the indices settled into a range-bound phase, reflecting investor caution amid global uncertainties and concerns over trade policies.

Key Market Performance

  • Sensex BSE Sensex: Declined 203 points (-0.27%), closing at 75,735.96

  • Nifty 50 NSE Nifty 50: Dropped 19.75 points (-0.09%), settling at 22,913.15

The broader markets, however, continued their positive momentum, with midcap and small-cap stocks posting 1.5% gains for another session.

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Key Market Drivers

Several factors contributed to the cautious market environment:

  • Global Weakness – Investor sentiment remained fragile due to uncertainty in global markets.

  • Trade Policy Concerns – Investors exercised caution amid concerns over evolving trade policies.

  • Premium Valuations & Earnings Growth Worries – With high valuations and subdued earnings growth, risk appetite remained low.

Top Gainers and Losers Today

Top Gainer:

Top Loser:

  • HDFC Bank – Declined 2.39%, facing significant selling pressure.

Sectoral Highlights

  • Nifty Auto: Recovered 1%, snapping an eight-day losing streak despite concerns over Trump’s proposed tariffs.

  • Nifty FMCG: Extended its losing streak to 14 straight sessions, making it one of the biggest underperformers in the current market environment.

Market Outlook

With weak global cues, policy uncertainties, and sectoral rotations in play, markets continue to face resistance at higher levels. Investors are advised to stay cautious and focus on sectors that show relative strength.

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Published Date : 20 Feb 2025

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