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Research Periodic Report Selling Spree Hits Realty and Pharma; Trent Rallies on 1,000-Store Milestone

Selling Spree Hits Realty and Pharma; Trent Rallies on 1,000-Store Milestone

Written by - Fisdom Research

April 1, 2025 2 minutes

Market Snapshot

  • Equity indices declined for the second consecutive session on the first trading day of FY 2025-26 (April 1).
  • Nifty closed below 23,200, pressured by broad-based sectoral selling, except in media and telecom.
  • Investor sentiment remained cautious ahead of the anticipated rollout of US President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs on April 2.
  • The market opened weak, with Nifty starting below 23,350.
  • Initial attempts at recovery failed, and losses deepened as the session progressed, leading to a close below 23,200.

Sectoral Trends

Sector Name % Change Sector Name % Change
NIFTY MEDIA 2.2 NIFTY METAL -0.8
NIFTY OIL & GAS 0.1 NIFTY FMCG -0.9
NIFTY PSU BANK -0.1 NIFTY PRIVATE BANK -1.2
NIFTY AUTO -0.3 NIFTY HEALTHCARE INDEX -1.5

Top News

  • Real estate stocks fell sharply, with the Nifty Realty index dropping over 3% as all constituents traded in the red, led by Oberoi Realty, Prestige Estates, and Godrej Properties, which declined up to 5%.
  • Pharma stocks extended losses for the fifth consecutive session, with the Nifty Pharma index down over 2% amid concerns over the potential impact of US President Trump’s reciprocal tariffs on India’s export-driven pharmaceutical sector.
  • Trent shares surged over 5% after the company announced surpassing 1,000 fashion stores, with analysts remaining bullish on its long-term growth potential.

Top Gainers and Losers

Top Gainers % Change Top Losers % Change
INDUSINDBK 5.1 HCLTECH -3.6
TRENT 4.6 BEL -3.5
JIOFIN 1.5 BAJAJFINSV -3.3

Technical Outlook: Key Indices

Indices Name Support Resistance
Nifty 23,050 23,300
Bank Nifty 50,500 51,500

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