WRU10 – Weekly Market Pulse | Bulls Charge Back into October

💹 Weekly Market Pulse | Bulls Charge Back into October

“Volatility is not a risk; it’s an opportunity in disguise.” – Warren Buffett

After eight straight sessions of losses, Indian markets made a strong comeback this week, closing in the green across key indices. Optimism returned as supportive domestic cues and easing global fears lifted investor sentiment.

🔹 Index Snapshot

• Nifty 50: 24,894.25 (+0.97%)
• Sensex: 81,207.17 (+0.97%)
• Nifty Bank: 55,589.25 (+2%), highest since July
• Midcap & Smallcap indices also gained, adding to the positive tone.

🔹 Sector Moves

• Top Performers:
  • • Metals led (+1.82%) as Fed rate cut hopes
    • EU import curbs boosted steel stocks.
    • PSU Banks (+1.10%)
    • Consumer Durables (+0.65%) also gained on festive optimism.
• Laggards:
  • • Realty, Pharma
    • IT saw mild declines, while FMCG and Oil & Gas remained under pressure.

🔹 Market Drivers

• RBI Policy: Repo rate unchanged at 5.5% with a neutral stance; growth forecast upgraded to 6.8%.
• Reforms: GST 2.0 rollout and banking sector measures lifted confidence.
• Flows: FIIs remained net sellers (₹3,188 cr MTD) but were offset by strong DII buying (₹3,405 cr MTD).

🔹 Currency & Sentiment

Rupee hovered near record lows at ₹88.79/USD despite RBI intervention. Meanwhile, India VIX fell to 10.06, signaling calm and renewed confidence. Overall, a week of stability and rebound — a reminder that resilience often follows volatility.

👉 Stay invested with discipline — short-term dips often pave the way for long-term gains.

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