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The Indian stock market opened on a cautious note on Tuesday, February 20, 2025, as investors remained wary of global economic signals and upcoming U.S. Federal Reserve policy minutes.
BSE Sensex: Opened down by 69.11 points (-0.09%) at 75,927.75 (Previous Close: 75,996.86)
NSE Nifty: Currently trading at 22,928.85, down 30.65 points (-0.13%)
GIFT Nifty Trades Flat as Markets Await Global Developments
The GIFT NIFTY futures remained flat on Tuesday morning, reflecting cautious investor sentiment. At 7:30 a.m., the index declined by 12 points, signaling a subdued opening for Indian markets.
Key Market Influences:
Indian markets ended an 8-day losing streak on Monday with marginal gains in Sensex & Nifty.
Trump's tariff announcement raises concerns over global trade uncertainties.
Investors await FOMC minutes, which could provide clarity on the Federal Reserve’s stance on interest rate cuts.
Mixed Global Cues with a Positive Bias
Asian Markets: Japan, South Korea, and Hong Kong indices gained up to 0.4% on Tuesday morning.
China's Stock Market Surge: The launch of DeepSeek AI triggered a $1 trillion rally in Chinese equities, boosting investor sentiment.
U.S. Markets: Closed on Monday for Presidents’ Day; futures indicate a positive start on Tuesday.
Fed Governor Christopher Waller stated that interest rate cuts remain on hold unless economic indicators justify a shift in policy.
Crude Oil Prices Ease Amid Oversupply Concerns
Crude oil prices slipped on Tuesday after Monday’s 1% gain, as oversupply concerns resurfaced.
WTI Crude: Hovers around $71 per barrel
Brent Crude: Trading below $75 per barrel
OPEC+ may delay planned supply increases for April, influencing price fluctuations.
FII & DII Activity: DIIs Step In as FIIs Sell
Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs):
- Reduced short derivatives positions from 1.89 lakh contracts to 1.85 lakh contracts.
- Net sellers in equity markets, offloading ₹4,000 crore worth of stocks.
Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs):
- Net buyers, acquiring ₹4,750 crore worth of Indian equities, stabilizing market sentiment.
Sensex & Nifty: Top Gainers & Losers
Sensex Movers
Top Gainers: TECHM, ZOMATO, INFY
Top Losers: HDFC, BAJAJ FINANCE, M&M
Nifty Movers
Top Gainers: WIPRO, TECHM, APOLLOHOSP
Top Losers: GRASIM, ULTRACEMCO, HDFCLIFE
Market Outlook: What’s Next?
Key Factors to Watch:
FOMC minutes – Any signals on U.S. interest rate policy could impact global markets.
Crude oil price fluctuations – OPEC+ decisions may drive volatility.
Trump’s proposed tariffs – Potential trade tensions could influence investor sentiment.
Market sentiment remains cautious, but DIIs stepping in as buyers is a positive sign for Indian equities. Investors should stay alert for global developments that could drive market movements this week.
