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Nifty ended the week down 0.7% due to IT sector selling. Key factors to watch include the upcoming FOMC meeting, US market movements, potential impact from Trump tariffs, and continued FII selling. The Nifty faces technical resistance and support levels, while the rupee s movement against the dollar and crude oil prices will also influence market direction.

Hemang Jani advises investors to avoid brokerage firms like BSE due to market uncertainties and unclear growth prospects. He recommends asset management companies and wealth management firms as more stable investment options, citing strong mutual fund inflows and resilience among select financial players.

Fourteen PMS funds across various strategies posted gains in February 2025, with Wave Asset’s Bloom Fund leading at 4.99%. Debt funds performed well, while ESG and smallcap funds struggled, with Green Portfolio’s Impact ESG Fund plunging 22.36%.

BSE Smallcap fell 2% last week, with 821 stocks declining up to 43%. Market sentiment remained weak due to US recession fears and tariff wars. Notable laggards included BMW Industries, Triveni Turbine, Orchid Pharma, and Coffee Day Enterprises.

Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) sold ₹30,015 crore worth of Indian equities in March s first half, bringing 2024’s total FII outflows to ₹1,42,616 crore. Selling intensity is declining as valuations stabilize, while Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) remain net buyers.

Once dismissed by Wall Street, crypto has gained mainstream legitimacy with Trump’s strategic Bitcoin reserve. At the Futures Industry Conference, finance and crypto executives converged, symbolizing a shift in sentiment as institutional players deepen their involvement in digital assets.

Markets show signs of consolidation, says Kunal Bothra, lacking strong momentum despite sector recoveries. While global markets rebounded, Indian indices remained sluggish. Key support is at 22,200, with resistance around 22,600, signaling range-bound movement in the near term.

Sudip Bandyopadhyay highlights global market volatility driven by U.S. policy shifts but sees optimism for India. Falling inflation may prompt RBI rate cuts, supporting growth. While volatility persists, downside risks are limited, and market recovery is expected soon.

China’s securities regulator proposes pay cuts of up to 50% for underperforming fund managers. The move aims to restore investor trust, improve fund performance, and attract long-term capital as China’s stock market struggles amid economic slowdown and trade tensions.

The Sensex fell 0.69% over five consecutive losing sessions, closing at 73,829 on March 13. ETMarkets identified 10 BSE200 stocks that also declined daily during this period.