The weekly rally saw strong sector support led by a 6.9% jump in healthcare alongside solid advances in utilities and power stocks. These domestic gains mirrored upward momentum in several international markets, including Germany's DAX and the S&P 500, despite declines in China and Taiwan. Sustaining this recovery remains difficult, however, as total foreign portfolio outflows reached ₹34,843 crore across October.
Key points
Strong weekly participation from institutional buyers broke a multi-month decline but rem…: Strong weekly participation from institutional buyers broke a multi-month decline but remains shadowed by massive monthly net outflows.
Robust September-quarter corporate earnings and steady foreign monetary policy helped spu…: Robust September-quarter corporate earnings and steady foreign monetary policy helped spur widespread gains across key defensive and utility sectors.
Continued market momentum relies heavily on oil prices cooling, the domestic currency sta…: Continued market momentum relies heavily on oil prices cooling, the domestic currency stabilizing, and steady United States bond yields.
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The stock market clocked gains in October after two straight months in the red, as foreign investors returned in the just-ended week. Healthcare stocks led gains during the week, even as high oil prices continue to cloud corporate earnings.
After the sell-off in the precious week, the Sensex rose 1.8% and the Nifty 50 2% over the week. The recovery helped the Sensex finish October 2.7% higher, ending a two-month losing streak after declines of 5.8% in September and 1.5% in August. The Nifty rose 1.9% in October, after declining 6.1% in September and 1.2% in August.
On Friday, the Sensex gained 0.42% to 74,459.53, while the Nifty advanced 0.51% to 23,053.1.
Foreign portfolio investors bought more than ₹14,000 crore of equities during the week, including primary-market investments. Domestic institutional investors bought another ₹7,062 crore. Indian equities found dual triggers this week as the country's largest IPO, Jio Platforms, delivered a strong debut, listing at 21.4% above its issue price. Meanwhile, the market found some solace as the US Federal Reserve held interest rates steady, though it maintained its caution…
Pre-listing investments in Ashutosh Fibre Limited have yielded strong capital appreciation following its September market debut. The specialized synthetic yarn manufacturer has pushed its overall market valuation to roughly ₹280 crore despite experiencing recent monthly share price corrections. This performance highlights sustained market interest in industrial textile suppliers serving specialized safety and automotive segments.
The enterprise software giant faces sharply divided market perspectives regarding its immediate financial trajectory. While massive demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure has fueled a substantial backlog of contracted business, an elevated debt load creates notable pressure on the balance sheet. Stakeholders are evaluating how effectively the company can convert these emerging technological opportunities into profit while managing obligations.
Persistent inflation risks driven by high energy costs have reinforced expectations that global central banks will prolong elevated interest rates. Non-yielding assets are losing ground as rising U.S. consumer prices heighten the odds of a December monetary policy hike. A simultaneous rout in technology equities is compounding the downturn by triggering forced liquidations across broader commodity markets.