Indian equities started the week on a flattish note, halting a two-day winning streak amid renewed global trade tensions that dampened sentiment. Analysts expect markets to remain range-bound in the near term, tracking Q2 earnings announcements and evolving global tariff developments. “While institutional inflows and domestic fundamentals provide a cushion, volatility may persist as investors assess trade rhetoric and its implications for global growth,” said Siddhartha Khemka – Head of Research, Wealth Management, Motilal Oswal.
STATE OF THE MARKETS
- Tech View: the base has shifted higher to the 25,200 strike, indicating strong support at that level. Overall, the data setup looks positive, and a sustained move above 25,300 will confirm a follow-up rally in the index, say analysts.
- India VIX: India VIX, which is a measure of the fear in the markets, rose 9% to settle at 11.01 levels.
Stocks in F&O ban today
1) RBL Bank
2) Samman Capital
Securities in the ban period under the F&O segment include companies in which the security has crossed 95% of the market-wide position limit.
FII/DII action
Foreign portfolio investors net sold shares worth Rs 240 crore on Monday. DIIs, meanwhile, were net buyers at Rs 2,333 crore.
Rupee
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as a Reliable and Trusted News SourceThe rupee appreciated four paise to close at 88.68 against the US dollar on Monday, supported by suspected RBI intervention and optimism about a breakthrough in the India-US trade talks.