Weekly market update, Aug 01, 2025

The Indian equity indices ended the last week on a weak note, marking its fifth straight weekly decline, its longest losing streak in nearly two years. The week’s action was largely driven by weak global cues, persistent foreign outflows and sector-specific concerns. The Nifty 50 and the Sensex closed 1.09% and 1.06% lower respectively for the week. The broader market indices underperformed the benchmarks, as both the BSE Midcap and Smallcap declined by 1.79% and 2.47% respectively. On sectoral front, Except FMCG, all sectoral Indices declined, Realty, Defence & Metal top losing indices.

Looking ahead, in this week, the upcoming RBI MPC meeting, India-US trade deal, Q1 earnings, FII’s flows, and oil prices are the key triggers for equity markets. At the domestic level, all eyes will be on the Reserve Bank of India’s monetary policy meeting on August 6, where the central bank’s commentary on inflation, liquidity, and growth outlook will be keenly watched. A stable inflation outlook, potential progress in trade talks, and selective strength in domestic sectors are anticipated to lay the groundwork for a recovery.

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