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Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) were net sellers in FY25, offloading ₹1.27 lakh crore, while Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) remained consistent buyers, investing ₹6.06 lakh crore. March saw reduced FII selling, with DIIs continuing their strong buying streak throughout the year.

The Sensex rose 0.66% (509 points) in the five sessions before March 28, closing at 77,415. ETMarkets identified eight ₹1,000 crore+ stocks with consistent gains.

Gold s rally has evolved over the years, driven by ETF inflows, COVID-era hedging, and record central bank purchases. Recent trends show renewed investment demand amid geopolitical uncertainty and a shift away from US treasuries, supporting sustained price momentum.

Morgan Stanley sold 19.30 lakh shares of Kesoram Industries for Rs 81 lakh at Rs 4.20 per share, an 11% discount. The stock hit a 52-week low, closing at Rs 4.50. Other entities also offloaded significant stakes via block deals.

PayPal shares dropped 4% after a European Union lawmaker suggested that U.S. payments firms could be impacted by rising U.S.-Europe trade tensions and potential tariffs. This uncertainty has caused market volatility and could pose new challenges for the payments sector, typically shielded from such trade actions.

Wolfspeed s shares dropped nearly 48%, reaching their lowest point since 1998, after appointing Robert Feurle as the new CEO. The company faces challenges with decreased demand from automotive customers and awaits $750 million in federal funding, critical for its semiconductor manufacturing expansion under the CHIPS Act.

Gold prices have reached a record high due to investor concerns over potential global trade wars and ongoing geopolitical uncertainty. Increased demand for the safe-haven asset is driving the surge, with gold up 2% this week and set for its fourth consecutive weekly gain.

Bank lending growth in FY 25 until February slowed to 10.9% from last year s 20.6% due to a decline in retail and NBFC loans, according to RBI data. Credit to the services sector grew by 13%, while industry credit growth was 7.3% in the same period.

Axis Bank has become the first Indian bank to launch 24/7 near-real-time programmable USD clearing capabilities using J.P. Morgan’s Kinexys Digital Payments platform. This collaboration will enable Axis Bank s commercial clients to make cross-border payments anytime, streamlining payments and unlocking liquidity through blockchain technology, boosting the bank s position in the international banking sector.

A sharp market correction in FY25, driven by overseas investor selling and regulatory crackdowns, will impact salary increments and bonuses in the broking industry. Brokerages expect average increments to drop by 1.5-2 percentage points. The industry s cautious approach is due to ongoing market volatility and challenges from regulatory changes affecting profit margins.