Weekly market update, Oct 31, 2025

The Indian benchmark indices snapped a four-week winning streak and ended the week in red amid profit-booking and mixed global cues. The Nifty 50 and the Sensex declined by 0.28 per cent and 0.32 per cent respectively. However, both benchmark indices recorded their strongest monthly performance in seven months since March 2025. The broader market indices outperformed the benchmarks as the BSE Midcap rose by 0.97 per cent and the BSE Smallcap gained by 0.67 per cent. On the sectoral front, Nifty PSU Bank index rose 4.7%, Nifty Oil & Gas index gained 3%, Nifty Metal index rose 2.5%, Nifty Energy index rose 1.8%. On the other hand, Nifty Healthcare, Auto, Private Bank indices down 1% each.

Looking ahead, the markets are expected to remain range-bound in the near term, with domestic earnings announcements and global macro developments guiding overall sentiment. In the coming week, the markets will closely watch Q2 FY26 results, India-US trade deal, FII flows, Crude oil prices and gold prices for further direction.

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