Indian Developments
Indian equity markets closed the week on a muted note after a volatile session, as investors weighed mixed global signals and quarterly earnings. Benchmark indices oscillated within a narrow range, with IT and Pharma sectors providing support while Metals and PSU Banks saw profit booking.
Sensex ended at 84,112, down 0.28%, while Nifty 50 settled at 25,722, gained by 0.65% for the week. Midcap index down by 0.48%, while Small cap index fall by 0.39%, indicating selective buying in broader markets.
INR traded near ?88.70 per USD, showing depreciation amid global dollar strength. Brent Crude slipped to $64.55 per barrel, down 2.1% on demand concerns.
Sectoral Developments
IT and Pharma led gains, supported by strong Q2 results and defensive positioning.
Metals and PSU Banks witnessed profit booking after recent rallies.
FMCG remained range-bound, while Auto stocks saw mild weakness post festive season demand normalization.
Global Developments
Global markets reflected caution as US indices ended mixed ahead of key macro data and Fed commentary.
Europe: FTSE 100 and CAC 40 posted modest gains, while DAX slipped slightly.
Asia: Nikkei gained 0.92%, Hang Seng rose 0.35%, Shanghai Composite ended flat.
Other Markets:
Source: www.nseindices.com; MCX Gold Prices; Economic times, Bloomberg.
Data for week ended on October 31 , 2025.
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