Weekly market update, Jul 18, 2025

Indian equity benchmark indices ended the week on losses, lingering uncertainty over an India-US trade deal is among key factors behind the market’s downtrend. The Nifty 50 and the Sensex closed 0.72% and 0.90% lower respectively for the week. The broader market indices outperformed the benchmarks, as both the BSE Midcap and Smallcap rose by 1.05% and 1.47% respectively. On sectoral front, it was mixed.

Looking ahead, In the coming week, uncertainties surrounding the India-US trade deal, Q1FY26 results, and Trump tariffs are set to shape investor sentiment. India and the United States have completed the fifth round of discussions for the proposed Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) in Washington. The four-day talks, held from July 14 to 17. This round of negotiations is especially significant as both countries are working to finalize an interim trade pact before August 1. On the macroeconomic side, key data indicators like India’s Infrastructure Output and HSBC Flash PMI figures for Manufacturing, Services, and Composite sectors will be closely monitored.

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