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The Indian equity market saw a mild weekly decline, despite strong Friday gains. RBI s rate cut and shift to an accommodative stance provided optimism. However, global volatility, US-China tensions, and FII selling impacted sentiment. Key sectors to watch include FMCG (bullish) and IT (bearish).

Foreign investors have pulled out Rs 31,575 crore from the country s equity markets so far this month, in the wake of turbulence emanating from sweeping tariffs imposed by the US on most nations, including India.

The market valuation of Hindustan Unilever surged Rs 28,700.26 crore to Rs 5,56,054.27 crore. Reliance Industries added Rs 19,757.27 crore, taking its market capitalisation (mcap) to Rs 16,50,002.23 crore.

The EV to MCAP ratio helps assess a company’s valuation by factoring in debt and cash. A high ratio signals leverage or strategic growth, offering both risks and opportunities.

Foreign investors extended their selling streak for the ninth session on Friday, pushing April’s outflows to Rs 31,575 crore. FIIs sold domestic equities worth Rs 78,027 crore in January and followed it up with selling worth Rs 34,574 crore in February and Rs 3,973 crore in March. Despite global turbulence, analysts expect FIIs to return due to India s resilient growth and FY26 earnings optimism.

A 61-year-old Noida resident was duped of over Rs 1 crore in a stock trading scam via WhatsApp. Fraudsters posed as financial advisors linked to Morgan Stanley, luring him with fake stock tips and false HNI schemes.

Despite a 1.5% weekly fall in Sensex, eight stocks with market caps over ₹1,000 crore posted steady gains. LS Industries and NACL Industries led the outperformance.

Taiwan s financial regulator is extending short-selling restrictions for another week to stabilize the market after U.S. tariff announcements caused volatility. The regulator believes these measures effectively curbed speculative selling. Despite restored investor confidence, uncertainties surrounding U.S. tariff policies and global responses persist. Taiwan s stock market, down 15% this year, is expected to be affected by global fluctuations.

Binance executives reportedly met with U.S. Treasury officials last month to discuss easing government oversight and potentially listing a new cryptocurrency from World Liberty Financial, a venture linked to Donald Trump. The executives requested the removal or reduction of a U.S. monitor overseeing anti-money-laundering compliance. This follows founder Changpeng Zhao s guilty plea and departure in a $4.3 billion settlement.

Indian markets ended slightly lower amid global jitters, but consumer durables outperformed. Dixon Technologies, Titan, and Kalyan Jewellers led sector gains, showcasing resilience amid uncertainty.