Investor wealth surged as BSE-listed companies’ total market capitalization surpassed Rs 470 lakh crore, gaining over Rs 3 lakh crore
Mumbai
After ending the previous week on a strong note, Indian stock markets are expected to take direction this week from several important domestic and global factors. These include wholesale price inflation data, progress in India–US trade talks, movement of the rupee, and continued foreign investor activity.
On Friday, benchmark indices ended higher. The Sensex rose 450 points, or 0.53 per cent, to close at 85,267.66, while the Nifty gained 148 points, or 0.57 per cent, settling at 26,046.95.
Broader markets performed better, with the BSE Midcap index rising 1.14 per cent and the Smallcap index climbing 0.65 per cent.
Investor wealth also increased sharply. Total market capitalisation of BSE-listed companies crossed Rs 470 lakh crore, adding over Rs 3 lakh crore in a single session.
Looking ahead, inflation data will be closely watched. The Commerce Ministry will release wholesale price inflation numbers for November on December 15.
India–US trade talks will also stay in focus. Officials from both sides recently held discussions to push forward a balanced trade agreement, which could impact trade-linked sectors.
The rupee’s movement is another key factor. Foreign fund outflows, importer dollar demand, and global uncertainty have kept the currency under pressure.
Foreign portfolio investors remain net sellers, raising market concerns. Analysts said the Nifty faces resistance near 26,200, while support lies around 25,900.
A break below lower support levels may trigger fresh selling, while positive data and stable global cues could help markets extend gains in the coming sessions of the week ahead, experts added, advising investors to remain cautious and track key economic signals closely for short-term direction markets ahead.
