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Indian equity markets experienced sustained weakness over the past week, with Nifty50 struggling at key levels and declining by 2.68%. Market volatility surged, and critical support levels are crucial for determining short-term trajectory. Approaching sessions require cautious engagement and emphasis on risk management.

Dr Agarwal s Health Care Ltd reported a consolidated profit after tax of Rs 28.24 crore for the October-December 2024 quarter, up from Rs 22.59 crore in the same period last year. The company also raised Rs 3,027 crore through its recent IPO and expanded with 42 new facilities during April-December 2024.

Indian real estate stocks experienced notable selling pressure this week, with the BSE Realty benchmark index dropping by 9.4%, significantly underperforming the broader market. Despite a recent RBI rate cut aimed at boosting economic growth, global trade tensions, foreign investor outflows, and weak corporate earnings weighed on market sentiment.

Spot gold was highly volatile amid weak US data and tariff policies. The yellow metal posted a seventh consecutive weekly gain. Poor US retail sales data and Trump s reciprocal tariffs impacted the market. The US Dollar Index fell over 1 percent. Gold prices are influenced by mixed economic data, political uncertainties, and proposed Ukraine peace talks.

Reliance Infrastructure Ltd reported a significant increase in consolidated net loss to Rs 3,298.35 crore in the December quarter, compared to a net loss of Rs 421.17 crore in the previous year. Despite the loss, the company s total income rose to Rs 5,129.07 crore, and expenses decreased to Rs 4,963.23 crore.

The Indian equity market has seen a significant downturn since its peak in September 2024 due to FII outflows, rising US yields, and a strengthening dollar. Coupled with India’s slowing economic growth, investor sentiment has weakened, prompting strategies for diversification and cautious investment re-entry.

The real estate sector faced significant losses due to dimming hopes of interest rate cuts, while broader markets witnessed declines in Nifty Midcap and Small Cap indices by 7.38% and 9.41%, respectively. Analysts suggest cautious trading with a focus on banking stocks for stability and emphasize the importance of managing risk in a volatile market.

Ashi Anand, CEO of IME Capital, highlights the overvaluation in smallcaps and recent correction. Despite a 20% fall, valuations remain high. Anand suggests a long-term perspective for buying opportunities. Tariffs by Trump may impact IT and pharma sectors, but exact outcomes remain uncertain.

Out of the 938 stocks in the BSE Smallcap index analysed by ETMarkets, 909 stocks ended the week in the red with the highest fall of 41% witnessed in NGL Fine-Chem.

SBI Mutual Fund, ICICI Prudential, and eight other prominent asset management companies (AMCs) reduced their holdings in over 20 companies during January 2025.