📉 Market Wrap-Up: Sensex & Nifty End the Week in Red
🔻 Friday Close (April 25, 2025):
- Sensex: Fell 588.90 points to close at 79,212.53
- Nifty 50: Dropped 207.35 points to close at 24,039.35
- Decliners: 23 out of 30 Sensex stocks ended lower
- Advancers: Only 7 stocks gained
📈 Week in Review (April 21 – April 25):
- Sensex: Gained 659.33 points over the week
- Nifty 50: Rose 187.7 points
- Foreign Investor Outflows: FPIs pulled out ₹5,678 crore in April so far
🌍 What Drove the Markets?
Positive Start of the Week:
- 🌐 Global optimism: Hopes of easing U.S.-China trade tensions
- 🇺🇸 US Customs relief: Temporary tariff exemptions on semiconductors & electronics
- 📈 Strong FII inflows: Foreign investors boosted Indian equities early in the week
Late-Week Sell-off:
- ⚔️ India-Pakistan tensions: Geopolitical concerns escalate following Pahalgam terror attack
- 🚫 Indus Water Treaty suspended: Diplomatic ties stressed, causing market jitters
- 💡 Expert Insights:
- FPIs remain bullish despite geopolitical risks
- Any military action could trigger a sharp sell-off
🧐 Takeaway:
While the week started with bullish sentiment fueled by global trade optimism, geopolitical tensions towards the end sparked profit booking, pulling the indices down. Eyes on Dalal Street will now be glued to any escalation or easing of India-Pakistan tensions.
