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Nifty on the Daily Chart
It was a whirlwind of a week for the markets — one that started with optimism and ended on a slightly anxious note. For the first four days, strong rumors circulated that the much-awaited India–US tariff deal was finally about to be sealed. The markets took it positively until Friday brought a rude shock — the USD/INR shot up to nearly 89.6, signaling heavy selling pressure on the rupee. For weeks, the RBI had been defending the 88.5 level, but with most Asian currencies weakening against the dollar, it finally stepped back, allowing the rupee to adjust. The sudden depreciation wasn’t an isolated event — Japan’s yen has been under severe strain as Tokyo prepares a massive stimulus package, effectively devaluing its currency. Such regional moves inevitably ripple across Asia, and India wasn’t spared.
At the same time, a tech and crypto meltdown in the U.S. added another layer of pressure. A sharp sell-off in mega-cap tech names and continued outflows from digital assets caused a global flight to safety. As global funds pulled money from riskier assets, India too faced short-term outflows, adding to rupee weakness. It’s not a crisis yet, but it’s a reminder that in interconnected markets, stress anywhere in the system quickly spills over. From expecting a “new high on the Nifty” just a few days ago, sentiment has shifted to “wait and watch.” The index may still have the potential to break higher, but the broader market isn’t confirming that strength.
Technically, on the daily Nifty chart, the index managed to gain 0.61%, clipping the top end of the trading range (ref to the image below) that’s been in place since July. It’s pausing here — consolidating, not reversing — suggesting a healthy cooling period after the recent move.
Nifty – Weekly Chart Perspective
On the weekly chart, Nifty looks even stronger. The index closed at a fresh 52-week high, within striking distance of its all-time peak. Price has respected trendline support beautifully, and structurally there’s no technical damage. From a charting perspective, Nifty still looks poised for another breakout attempt soon.
S&P 500 Overview
Globally, though, things look less cheerful. The S&P 500 printed its fourth consecutive red weekly candle, down 1.95%. The broader index may look fine at first glance, but the real damage is concentrated in the S&P 100 and NASDAQ, where big names like Oracle, AMD, and Palantir have corrected sharply. The U.S. tech sector is showing early signs of exhaustion after a long, relentless run.
GOLD Overview
Gold, meanwhile, is quietly stabilizing — up 0.63% for the week. After a steep rally, this sideways consolidation is exactly what a healthy trend looks like. The yellow metal is building a base, not breaking down — a signal that investors still view it as a dependable hedge amid global turbulence.
Dollar Index Overview
The Dollar Index rose again this week, continuing its steady uptrend. The global “flight to the dollar” remains strong, pulling money out of emerging markets. A rising dollar typically pressures Asian currencies, and until this trend softens, liquidity flows to EM equities will stay capped.
Global Indices Overview
Our Global Indices Overview (USD terms) — a unique cross-market view — shows that no market escaped the sell-off. Hang Seng fell 5.3%, Nikkei 5%, Germany’s DAX and Brazil both dropped around 4%, and Australia was down 3.6%. In that context, India’s –0.3% looks resilient. Over the last month, however, Brazil (+8.9%) and Japan (+4.3%) remain the standout performers. On a one-year basis, India has lagged peers like Germany, Brazil, and Hang Seng, though over five years, India’s returns are still among the global leaders — suggesting that while India pauses, long-term investors continue to win.
Global Momentum
The Global Momentum Scoreboard reinforces this pattern. Brazil tops the list, followed by Canada, the U.S., and then India. Nifty’s momentum ranking has improved sharply — from 13th/14th position a few weeks ago to the fourth quadrant now — showing renewed short-term strength. However, the Nifty 500 remains near the bottom, indicating divergence between large-cap and broader market performance.
Benchmark Indices Overview
Within domestic benchmarks, Nifty rose 0.6%, but the broader markets weakened, with large and midcap names losing 1–2%. That divergence underscores the narrowing leadership — the Nifty 50 is holding up, but participation is thinning.
Sectoral Overview
Sectorally, IT stocks led the week with +1.6%, followed by autos (+1.1%), and mild gains in consumption, tourism, and services. The laggards were real estate, metals, commodities, and defense, sectors that had previously outperformed — suggesting profit-taking. This could also be the market’s way of acknowledging that the long-expected RBI rate cut may now be delayed, as the central bank’s focus shifts back to stabilizing the rupee.
In the sectoral momentum rankings, PSU banks still hold the top position, though they’ve ceded some ground recently. Autos, capital markets, banks, infrastructure, oil & gas round out the leading pack. Meanwhile, consumption and IT have improved relatively on a short-term basis — not necessarily surging, but declining less than others. At the other end of the table, media, tourism, FMCG, and public-sector enterprises continue to underperform across all time frames, showing persistent weakness.
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Rebalance Update
We give advance notice here on the upcoming changes in your smallcase for Monday. This advance notice can be used to ignore Monday’s update if there is no change. If there is a change indicated you
Note: We are not including LIQUIDBEES as an ADD or an EXIT count.
