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The Indian stock market had a muted session on February 27, 2025, with Nifty closing down by 2.50 points at 22,545.05 (-0.01%), while Sensex edged up 10.31 points to 74,612.43 (+0.01%).
Market sentiment remained cautious, influenced by:
February derivatives expiry
FII outflows exceeding ₹2 lakh crore
Concerns over U.S. tariffs and global market uncertainty
With small and midcap stocks facing sharp corrections, market volatility is expected to persist.
Market Highlights Throughout the Day
Morning Session: Nifty opened in green at 22,581.50, gaining 33.95 points (0.15%), while Sensex started strong at 74,736.91, up 134.79 points (0.18%).
Midday Volatility:
- Nifty Media stocks fell 2.72%, with PVR Inox (-5.01%), Network18 (-3%), and Zee Entertainment (-2%) among the biggest losers.
- Sensex briefly turned red, falling 19.49 points at 74,582.63 before rebounding.
Top Nifty Losers: Ultratech Cement, Trent, M&M, Grasim
Top Nifty Gainers: Shriram Finance, Bajaj Finserv, Bajaj Finance, IndusInd Bank
Key Stocks in Focus
Maruti Suzuki: Started commercial production at its Kharkhoda plant with an annual capacity of 2.5 lakh units, beginning with the Brezza.
Paytm: Signed an agreement with the Indian government to support startups with mentorship, infrastructure, and funding.
SpiceJet: Reported a ₹26 crore Q3 profit, bouncing back from a ₹300 crore loss last year, driven by strong demand and improved efficiency.
Global & Forex Updates
Global Market Movement:
- S&P 500 futures remained steady
- Hang Seng down 0.5%, while Japan’s Topix gained 0.1%
- Euro Stoxx 50 futures up 1.5%
Forex Update:
- Euro steady at $1.0482
- Japanese yen at 149.03 per dollar
- Offshore yuan at 7.2657 per dollar
Outlook for the Market
With rising institutional ownership, declining promoter stakes, and ongoing global uncertainties, investors should stay cautious. FII selling pressure, high valuations, and economic policy changes will continue to drive market movements in the coming days.
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