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Nifty IT enters bear market amid US slowdown fears, breaking key supports. Defence stocks rise on EU spending boost. IndusInd Bank shows rebound signals. Analysts predict market range-bound before Q4 earnings. Stock picks: Rain, Maxhealth.

Gold prices in Nashik and Jalgaon have reached a historic high of Rs 91,000 per 10 grams due to international factors influencing the market. Buyers from Maharashtra, Gujarat, and MP flock to Jalgaon for high-quality gold and exceptional craftsmanship. Despite rising prices, gold remains a favored investment, especially during the wedding season.

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.