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Flat Markets, Small Cap Wins, and a Heartfelt Tata Rally!

The Indian stock market had a mixed performance this week. The RBI, in its MPC meeting, opted to maintain the repo rate at 6.5%, which helped keep market sentiment steady. India VIX declined by over 6%, reflecting a calmer trading environment.
While the benchmark indices Nifty 50 and Bank Nifty ended the week lower, the Nifty Smallcap 100 and Nifty Midcap 100 delivered positive returns. On Thursday, TCS kickstarted the Q2FY25 result season, drawing attention to the IT sector.
Additionally, Tata Group stocks surged as investors paid tribute to the recent passing of Sir Ratan Tata, showing a notable uptick in their share prices.
The Nifty 50 ended the week 0.20% lower at 24,964. Nifty Pharma and Nifty IT surged the most with weekly gains of 2.11%, and 1.01% respectively.
Scroll down to understand more of such market news and perspectives for the week gone by in easily understandable charts.
Don’t miss our new insights on seasonality. It is the tendency for stocks to perform better during some periods of the year. Here we have presented stocks that have shown positive or negative performance consistently during the next few days each time in the last 10 years. The bars represent the percentage gains from the date mentioned on their respective chart.

Seasonality

NTPC has consistently delivered positive returns, reflecting its strong presence and reliable performance in the power generation sector. Its ability to sustain growth and maintain a stable operational framework has reinforced its appeal to investors over

NTPC has consistently delivered positive returns, reflecting its strong presence and reliable performance in the power generation sector. Its ability to sustain growth and maintain a stable operational framework has reinforced its appeal to investors over
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Siemens has faced negative returns across several periods, indicating challenges in sustaining consistent growth. Despite its industry presence, the company has struggled to maintain positive market momentum, reflecting periodic downturns in performance.

Siemens has faced negative returns across several periods, indicating challenges in sustaining consistent growth. Despite its industry presence, the company has struggled to maintain positive market momentum, reflecting periodic downturns in performance.
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TVS Motors has consistently posted positive returns, showcasing its strong market performance and growth in the automotive sector. The company’s ability to innovate and maintain a competitive edge has contributed to its steady upward momentum, reinf

TVS Motors has consistently posted positive returns, showcasing its strong market performance and growth in the automotive sector. The company’s ability to innovate and maintain a competitive edge has contributed to its steady upward momentum, reinf
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ACE has shown positive returns during this period, reflecting strong market performance and growth in the construction equipment sector. The company’s ability to capitalize on industry demand and maintain operational efficiency has contributed to it

ACE has shown positive returns during this period, reflecting strong market performance and growth in the construction equipment sector. The company’s ability to capitalize on industry demand and maintain operational efficiency has contributed to it
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During this particular period, Havells has faced negative returns, struggling to maintain its usual growth trajectory. Despite its strong market presence, the stock has encountered temporary setbacks, reflecting short-term challenges in performance.

During this particular period, Havells has faced negative returns, struggling to maintain its usual growth trajectory. Despite its strong market presence, the stock has encountered temporary setbacks, reflecting short-term challenges in performance.
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Coal India has shown positive returns during this period, benefiting from strong demand in the energy sector. Its consistent production output and market leadership in coal mining have contributed to its solid performance and upward momentum.

Coal India has shown positive returns during this period, benefiting from strong demand in the energy sector. Its consistent production output and market leadership in coal mining have contributed to its solid performance and upward momentum.
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Infosys has seen negative returns during this period, struggling with short-term challenges despite its strong market presence and reputation in the IT industry. The stock\'s performance reflects temporary pressures impacting growth.

Infosys has seen negative returns during this period, struggling with short-term challenges despite its strong market presence and reputation in the IT industry. The stock\'s performance reflects temporary pressures impacting growth.
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Sundaram Finance has delivered positive returns, reflecting its strong market position in the financial services industry. The company’s prudent management and focus on asset quality have helped it achieve steady growth and reliable investor returns

Sundaram Finance has delivered positive returns, reflecting its strong market position in the financial services industry. The company’s prudent management and focus on asset quality have helped it achieve steady growth and reliable investor returns
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Trent has shown robust positive returns, benefiting from its strong retail presence and expansion strategy. The company’s ability to adapt to changing consumer preferences has fueled its sustained growth and investor appeal.

Trent has shown robust positive returns, benefiting from its strong retail presence and expansion strategy. The company’s ability to adapt to changing consumer preferences has fueled its sustained growth and investor appeal.
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PNB has recorded positive returns, recovering from past challenges through improved asset quality and management efficiency. This turnaround has restored investor confidence and driven positive market performance.

PNB has recorded positive returns, recovering from past challenges through improved asset quality and management efficiency. This turnaround has restored investor confidence and driven positive market performance.
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NHPC has posted consistent positive returns, supported by its stable operations in the hydropower sector. The company’s focus on clean energy and steady project execution has contributed to its sustained market performance.

NHPC has posted consistent positive returns, supported by its stable operations in the hydropower sector. The company’s focus on clean energy and steady project execution has contributed to its sustained market performance.
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Mastek has delivered strong positive returns, showcasing growth in the IT services sector. Its strategic focus on digital transformation and strong client relationships have driven its market performance, bolstering investor confidence.

Mastek has delivered strong positive returns, showcasing growth in the IT services sector. Its strategic focus on digital transformation and strong client relationships have driven its market performance, bolstering investor confidence.
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KEI has experienced strong positive returns, fueled by its growth in the power cable sector. Its focus on infrastructure expansion and robust order books have supported its upward market trajectory.

KEI has experienced strong positive returns, fueled by its growth in the power cable sector. Its focus on infrastructure expansion and robust order books have supported its upward market trajectory.
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Stocks

The chart displays the surge in Tata group companies on 10th October 2024.

The chart displays the surge in Tata group companies on 10th October 2024.
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The above chart indicates that TCS has delivered stable Q2FY25 results.

The above chart indicates that TCS has delivered stable Q2FY25 results.
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Here’s the financial performance of IREDA in Q2FY25.

Here’s the financial performance of IREDA in Q2FY25.
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The below chart presents the operational update of HDFC bank.

The below chart presents the operational update of HDFC bank.
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Here’s how Anand Rathi Wealth Ltd performed in Q2FY25.

Here’s how Anand Rathi Wealth Ltd performed in Q2FY25.
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Here’s the operational update of the Bank of Maharashtra for Q2FY25.

Here’s the operational update of the Bank of Maharashtra for Q2FY25.
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Mid-cap IT firms like Persistent Systems and Coforge seem to be performing well compared to larger firms like TCS and Infosys.

Mid-cap IT firms like Persistent Systems and Coforge seem to be performing well compared to larger firms like TCS and Infosys.
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The chart reflects the Toll Revenue growth of IRB Infra for September and Q2FY25.

The chart reflects the Toll Revenue growth of IRB Infra for September and Q2FY25.
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The above chart displays the Q2FY25 operational and financial performance of Sobha Limited.

The above chart displays the Q2FY25 operational and financial performance of Sobha Limited.
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Phoenix Mills Limited’s strong Q2FY25 business growth was primarily driven by the robust performance of Phoenix Palassio and Phoenix Market City Mumbai and the ramp-up of newly launched malls.

Phoenix Mills Limited’s strong Q2FY25 business growth was primarily driven by the robust performance of Phoenix Palassio and Phoenix Market City Mumbai and the ramp-up of newly launched malls.
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The chart above compares the year-over-year (YoY) growth percentages of two major jewelry companies, Titan Company, and Kalyan Jewellers, across different segments of their operations.

The chart above compares the year-over-year (YoY) growth percentages of two major jewelry companies, Titan Company, and Kalyan Jewellers, across different segments of their operations.
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Highlights of Tata Motor’s subsidiary JLR’s Q2 sales volume are presented here:

Highlights of Tata Motor’s subsidiary JLR’s Q2 sales volume are presented here:
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Here’s a chart of the market share of top 2W and 3W OEMs in September retail sales:

Here’s a chart of the market share of top 2W and 3W OEMs in September retail sales:
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Here’s a chart of the market share of top PV and CV OEMs in September retail sales:

Here’s a chart of the market share of top PV and CV OEMs in September retail sales:
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JSW Steel’s Indian operations achieved the highest-ever quarterly crude steel production of 6.63 million tonnes, reflecting a 7% YoY, with capacity utilization at 91%.

JSW Steel’s Indian operations achieved the highest-ever quarterly crude steel production of 6.63 million tonnes, reflecting a 7% YoY, with capacity utilization at 91%.
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Indices

The chart displays the historical performance of Nifty 50 on a correction of 4% in a week.

The chart displays the historical performance of Nifty 50 on a correction of 4% in a week.
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Here’s the 6-day stress test of Nifty 50 returns:

Here’s the 6-day stress test of Nifty 50 returns:
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Presented below weekly return of sectoral and market cap indices for this week:

Presented below weekly return of sectoral and market cap indices for this week:
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Presented below weekly return of strategy indices for this week:

Presented below weekly return of strategy indices for this week:
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Economy

The chart displays RBI MPC meet repo rate trend along with inflation and GDP forecast.

The chart displays RBI MPC meet repo rate trend along with inflation and GDP forecast.
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Glimpse of September’s retail auto sales volumes is presented below:

Glimpse of September’s retail auto sales volumes is presented below:
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Fund Flows

The chart shows the top 5 sectors that witnessed FPI’s highest inflow and outflow in the latest quarter.

The chart shows the top 5 sectors that witnessed FPI’s highest inflow and outflow in the latest quarter.
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The sectors shown in the chart have witnessed consecutive 4 fortnightly inflows of FPI money.

The sectors shown in the chart have witnessed consecutive 4 fortnightly inflows of FPI money.
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The chart below displays sectors that witnessed the highest and lowest change in the weightage of sectoral FPI holdings to the total FPI holdings compared to the previous fortnight.

The chart below displays sectors that witnessed the highest and lowest change in the weightage of sectoral FPI holdings to the total FPI holdings compared to the previous fortnight.
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The below chart presents the highest & lowest percentage inflow of investment in the latest fortnight compared to the previous period AUC (Asset Under Custody) of FPI.

The below chart presents the highest & lowest percentage inflow of investment in the latest fortnight compared to the previous period AUC (Asset Under Custody) of FPI.
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The below chart presents the fund flows for the month of Sep-24.

The below chart presents the fund flows for the month of Sep-24.
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Take a look at growing domestic investment in the equity market: SIP inflows, AAUM, Folio addition for September 2024:

Take a look at growing domestic investment in the equity market: SIP inflows, AAUM, Folio addition for September 2024:
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Opportunities

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Flat Markets, Small Cap Wins, and Tata Rally Highlights
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