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RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at 5.25%, stance remains neutral, Sensex up 0.32%, Nifty up 0.20% after volatile session, FMCG index rose 2.2%, IT index shed 1.5% among sectoral moves

* RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at 5.25%, stance remains neutral
* Sensex up 0.32%, Nifty up 0.20% after volatile session
* FMCG index rose 2.2%, IT index shed 1.5% among sectoral moves

Indian equity indices rebounded on February 6 after the RBI kept the repo rate at 5.25% as expected. Sensex rose 0.32%, Nifty 0.20%. FMCG led gains, IT fell. Notable stock moves included Nykaa up 7%, MRF up 8%, BEML down 6%, and Hexaware down 4%.

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* RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at 5.25%, stance remains neutral
* Sensex up 0.32%, Nifty up 0.20% after volatile session
* FMCG index rose 2.2%, IT index shed 1.5% among sectoral moves

Indian equity indices erased part of the previous session’s losses in a volatile session on February 6, with the Nifty trading near 25,700 after the central bank’s policy decision came in line with expectations.

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank of India decided unanimously to <a href="https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/rbi-mpc-2026-central-bank-keeps-repo-rate-unchanged-13814635.html">maintain status quo on the repo rate at 5.25%</a> on February 6 and retained stance at neutral.

Amid weak global cues, Indian indices opened lower, with the Nifty hovering around 25,600. Extended selling dragged it below 25,500 intraday, before a mid-session recovery and strong final-hour buying helped the market close near the day’s high.

At close, the Sensex was up 266.47 points or 0.32 percent at 83,580.40, and the Nifty was up 50.90 points or 0.20 percent at 25,693.70.

For the week, BSE Sensex and Nifty added 1.5% each.

Broader markets showed a mixed performance, with the Nifty Midcap index ending flat, while the Smallcap index slipped 0.3 percent.

Also Read - <a href="https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/markets/22-out-of-24-sectors-in-nifty-500-see-higher-dii-ownership-as-stake-hits-record-21-in-december-2025-13814454.html">22 out of 24 sectors in Nifty 500 see higher DII ownership as stake hits record 21% in December 2025</a>

On the sectoral front, IT index shed 1.5%, pharma index down 0.7%, auto and PSU Bank indices slipped 0.5% each, while FMCG index rose 2.2%, and ol &amp; gas, consumer durables, Private Banks, realty up 0.5% each.

ITC, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Bajaj Finance, Bharti Airtel, HUL were among major gainers on the Nifty, while losers included Tech Mahindra, TCS, HDFC Life, Asian Paints and Bajaj Auto.

Also Read - <a href="https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/markets/ai-worries-drag-5-year-cagr-returns-of-india-s-top-it-firms-13813803.html">AI worries drag 5-year CAGR returns of India’s top IT firms</a>

In stock specific, Hitachi Energy India shares rose 14% after Emkay Global upgrades rating, Hexaware Technologies shares hits 2-week, losing 4% after Avendus Spark, HSBC, JPMorgan downgrade their rating on the stock, Bharti Hexacom share price rose 4% on better Q3 results, Nykaa shares added 7% post Q3 profit jumps 142%, JM Financial shares slipped 2% despite profit rises 50%, Talbros Automotive Components shares shed 3% despite winning multi-year orders worth over Rs 1,000 crore, MRF shares gained 8% as Q3 profit jumps to Rs 691 crore, BEML shares plunged 6% on posting losses.

Also Read - <a href="https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/rbi-mpc-meet-outcome-fy26-cpi-forecast-unchanged-q1-q2-fy27-inflation-estimates-hiked-13814636.html">RBI MPC meet outcome: FY26 CPI forecast at 2.1%; Q1, Q2 FY27 inflation estimates hiked</a>

Nearly 100 stocks touched their 52-week lows, including Poly Medicure, Cyient, Hexaware Technologies, AAVAS Financier, Syngene International, Newgen Software, Happiest Minds, Vedant Fashions, Info Edge, Mankind Pharma, KPIT Technologies, P and G, among others. <a href="https://www.moneycontrol.com/stocks/market-stats/52-week-low-bse/?indexName=BSE%2520500&amp;id=12">Click to View More</a>

Outlook for February 9

Rupak De, Senior Technical Analyst at LKP Securities

The index has been consolidating over the last few sessions. On the lower end, support is placed at 25,500, while on the higher end, resistance is seen around 25,700. In the short term, the index is likely to remain range-bound between 25,500 and 25,700. A decisive breakout on either side of this range could trigger a directional move.

Sudeep Shah, Head - Technical and Derivatives Research at SBI Securities.

Nifty opened on a weak note and slipped to an intraday low of 25,492 before staging a smart rebound toward the 25,630–25,660 zone. Selling pressure emerged near this resistance zone, leading the index to surrender most of its gains. However, a sharp late-session recovery helped Nifty close at 25,694, up 0.20% for the day. On the daily chart, Nifty has formed a small bodied candle with a relatively long lower wick, highlighting buying interest at lower levels.

Going ahead, the immediate resistance for Nifty is placed in the 25,750–25,800 zone. A decisive breakout and a strong follow through above this zone could result in Nifty extending its pullback towards 26,000, followed by 26,200 in the short term. On the downside, the zone of 25,550–25,500 zone is likely to act as an immediate support.

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Taking Stock: Sensex rises 266 pts, Nifty ends near 25,700 amid last-hour buying; FMCG gains 2%

Indian equity indices erased part of the previous session’s losses in a volatile session on February 6, with the Nifty trading near 25,700 after the central bank’s policy decision came in line with expectations.

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank of India decided unanimously to maintain status quo on the repo rate at 5.25% on February 6 and retained stance at neutral.

Amid weak global cues, Indian indices opened lower, with the Nifty hovering around 25,600. Extended selling dragged it below 25,500 intraday, before a mid-session recovery and strong final-hour buying helped the market close near the day’s high.

At close, the Sensex was up 266.47 points or 0.32 percent at 83,580.40, and the Nifty was up 50.90 points or 0.20 percent at 25,693.70.

For the week, BSE Sensex and Nifty added 1.5% each.

Broader markets showed a mixed performance, with the Nifty Midcap index ending flat, while the Smallcap index slipped 0.3 percent.

Also Read - 22 out of 24 sectors in Nifty 500 see higher DII ownership as stake hits record 21% in December 2025

On the sectoral front, IT index shed 1.5%, pharma index down 0.7%, auto and PSU Bank indices slipped 0.5% each, while FMCG index rose 2.2%, and ol &amp;amp; gas, consumer durables, Private Banks, realty up 0.5% each.

ITC, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Bajaj Finance, Bharti Airtel, HUL were among major gainers on the Nifty, while losers included Tech Mahindra, TCS, HDFC Life, Asian Paints and Bajaj Auto.

Also Read - AI worries drag 5-year CAGR returns of India’s top IT firms

In stock specific, Hitachi Energy India shares rose 14% after Emkay Global upgrades rating, Hexaware Technologies shares hits 2-week, losing 4% after Avendus Spark, HSBC, JPMorgan downgrade their rating on the stock, Bharti Hexacom share price rose 4% on better Q3 results, Nykaa shares added 7% post Q3 profit jumps 142%, JM Financial shares slipped 2% despite profit rises 50%, Talbros Automotive Components shares shed 3% despite winning multi-year orders worth over Rs 1,000 crore, MRF shares gained 8% as Q3 profit jumps to Rs 691 crore, BEML shares plunged 6% on posting losses.

Also Read - RBI MPC meet outcome: FY26 CPI forecast at 2.1%; Q1, Q2 FY27 inflation estimates hiked

Nearly 100 stocks touched their 52-week lows, including Poly Medicure, Cyient, Hexaware Technologies, AAVAS Financier, Syngene International, Newgen Software, Happiest Minds, Vedant Fashions, Info Edge, Mankind Pharma, KPIT Technologies, P and G, among others. Click to View More

Outlook for February 9

Rupak De, Senior Technical Analyst at LKP Securities

The index has been consolidating over the last few sessions. On the lower end, support is placed at 25,500, while on the higher end, resistance is seen around 25,700. In the short term, the index is likely to remain range-bound between 25,500 and 25,700. A decisive breakout on either side of this range could trigger a directional move.

Sudeep Shah, Head - Technical and Derivatives Research at SBI Securities.

Nifty opened on a weak note and slipped to an intraday low of 25,492 before staging a smart rebound toward the 25,630–25,660 zone. Selling pressure emerged near this resistance zone, leading the index to surrender most of its gains. However, a sharp late-session recovery helped Nifty close at 25,694, up 0.20% for the day. On the daily chart, Nifty has formed a small bodied candle with a relatively long lower wick, highlighting buying interest at lower levels.

Going ahead, the immediate resistance for Nifty is placed in the 25,750–25,800 zone. A decisive breakout and a strong follow through above this zone could result in Nifty extending its pullback towards 26,000, followed by 26,200 in the short term. On the downside, the zone of 25,550–25,500 zone is likely to act as an immediate support.

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Live: Nifty off 100 pts from day's low; IT stocks fall for 3rd day | Closing Bell

Sensex and Nifty post best weekly gains in nearly three months., RBI keeps interest rates unchanged, boosting market sentiment., Nifty FMCG leads sectoral gains; Nifty IT falls for third straight day.

* Sensex and Nifty post best weekly gains in nearly three months.
* RBI keeps interest rates unchanged, boosting market sentiment.
* Nifty FMCG leads sectoral gains; Nifty IT falls for third straight day.

Sensex and Nifty posted their best weekly gains in nearly three months, boosted by optimism over an India-US trade deal and RBI’s unchanged interest rate. FMCG led sectoral gains, while IT stocks fell. Market volatility eased, improving investor sentiment.

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* Sensex and Nifty post best weekly gains in nearly three months.
* RBI keeps interest rates unchanged, boosting market sentiment.
* Nifty FMCG leads sectoral gains; Nifty IT falls for third straight day.

The benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty posted their best weekly gains in nearly three months, aided by optimism over a long-awaited trade agreement between India and the United States, which helped offset losses triggered by the Union Budget and a global selloff in software stocks.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) also kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged in its Friday Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) outcome, which further boosted the sentiments.

Helped by fag-end buying, the Sensex advanced 266.47 points or 0.32 percent to settle at 83,580.40. From the day's low of 82,925.35, the benchmark jumped 655.05 points at the end of trade. The Nifty climbed 50.90 points or 0.2 percent to end at 25,693.70 in a volatile session.

On the sectoral front, Nifty FMCG ended the day as the top gainer with gains of 2.27 percent, followed by Nifty Realty. On the other hand, Nifty IT continued to drift lower for the third consecutive day, ending the day 1.47% lower, followed by Nifty Pharma. Nifty IT is down 7 percent in last three sessions of selling in the sector.

"The midcap index rebounded sharply from its 20-day EMA and formed a doji candle with long lower shadow on the daily chart, signalling supportive buying near key moving average support. The Smallcap index faced early session pressure but recovered strongly from the lows, resulting in a dragonfly doji-like candle formation, a sign of intraday rejection of lower levels. The advance-decline ratio was however, skewed in the favour of bears at day’s close. A total of 294 stocks out of the Nifty 500 universe ended in the red," Sudeep Shah, Head - Technical and Derivatives Research at SBI Securities said.

Bank Nifty largely mirrored Nifty’s price action during the session. The index declined to an intraday low of 59,645 before witnessing a strong rebound

Market volatility remained elevated during the week, with the Nifty recording its widest trading range since the announcement of the Lok Sabha election results in June 2024.

"While the Budget led to a temporary dip in markets due to the proposed derivatives tax hike and the Reserve Bank of India largely stayed on script, the U.S.–India trade deal came completely out of the blue," said Aishvarya Dadheech, founder and chief investment officer at Fident Asset Management. "The agreement caught markets off guard in a positive way and helped remove a major overhang," she added.

<a href="https://www.moneycontrol.com/india/stockpricequote/diversified/itc/ITC">ITC</a>, Kotak Mahindra Bank and Bharti Airtel were among the top gainers in the Nifty50 pack, rising up to 5 percent, while <a href="https://www.moneycontrol.com/india/stockpricequote/computers-software/tataconsultancyservices/TCS">Tata Consultancy Services</a> and SBI Life Insurance Company were among the key laggards, declining up to 2 percent. Market breadth was negagtive as about 1398 shares advanced, 2192 shares declined, and 165 shares unchanged.
<h3>Key reasons behind market rise</h3>
1) RBI policy outcome: The Reserve Bank of India kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged on Friday, as expected, as inflation remained at manageable levels and growth concerns eased following increased government spending in the Budget and reduced tariff pressures after a trade deal with the United States.

"RBI’s monetary policy came exactly on expected lines with no change in rates, and stance kept unchanged at neutral," V K Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist, Geojit Investments Ltd, said.

2) Value buying at lower levels: Value buying was seen after the market’s initial decline. Buying interest was seen in select FMCG, oil and gas and private banking stocks after recent corrections.

On Thursday, the Sensex had dropped 503.76 points, or 0.6 percent, to settle at 83,313.93. The Nifty declined 133.20 points, or 0.52 percent, to end at 25,642.80.
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3) Cooling volatility: The India VIX, which measures market volatility and is often referred to as the fear gauge, declined nearly 2 percent to 11.94. A softer volatility index generally indicates reduced near-term uncertainty and improves risk appetite among investors, aiding market stability.
<h3>Technical outlook</h3>
Sudeep Shah, said "the immediate resistance for Nifty is placed in the 25,750–25,800 zone. A decisive breakout and a strong follow through above this zone could result in Nifty extending its pullback towards 26,000, followed by 26,200 in the short term. On the downside, the zone of 25,550–25,500 zone is likely to act as an immediate support."

(With Inputs from Reuters)

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RBI rate decision lifts markets: Sensex settles over 250 pts higher, Nifty ends near 25,700; here are 3 key reasons

RBI rate decision lifts markets: Sensex settles over 250 pts higher, Nifty ends near 25,700; here are 4 key reasons

The benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty posted their best weekly gains in nearly three months, aided by optimism over a long-awaited trade agreement between India and the United States, which helped offset losses triggered by the Union Budget and a global selloff in software stocks.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) also kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged in its Friday Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) outcome, which further boosted the sentiments.

Helped by fag-end buying, the Sensex advanced 266.47 points or 0.32 percent to settle at 83,580.40. From the day's low of 82,925.35, the benchmark jumped 655.05 points at the end of trade. The Nifty climbed 50.90 points or 0.2 percent to end at 25,693.70 in a volatile session.

On the sectoral front, Nifty FMCG ended the day as the top gainer with gains of 2.27 percent, followed by Nifty Realty. On the other hand, Nifty IT continued to drift lower for the third consecutive day, ending the day 1.47% lower, followed by Nifty Pharma. Nifty IT is down 7 percent in last three sessions of selling in the sector.

&quot;The midcap index rebounded sharply from its 20-day EMA and formed a doji candle with long lower shadow on the daily chart, signalling supportive buying near key moving average support. The Smallcap index faced early session pressure but recovered strongly from the lows, resulting in a dragonfly doji-like candle formation, a sign of intraday rejection of lower levels. The advance-decline ratio was however, skewed in the favour of bears at day’s close. A total of 294 stocks out of the Nifty 500 universe ended in the red,&quot; Sudeep Shah, Head - Technical and Derivatives Research at SBI Securities said.

Bank Nifty largely mirrored Nifty’s price action during the session. The index declined to an intraday low of 59,645 before witnessing a strong rebound

Market volatility remained elevated during the week, with the Nifty recording its widest trading range since the announcement of the Lok Sabha election results in June 2024.

&quot;While the Budget led to a temporary dip in markets due to the proposed derivatives tax hike and the Reserve Bank of India largely stayed on script, the U.S.–India trade deal came completely out of the blue,&quot; said Aishvarya Dadheech, founder and chief investment officer at Fident Asset Management. &quot;The agreement caught markets off guard in a positive way and helped remove a major overhang,&quot; she added.

ITC, Kotak Mahindra Bank and Bharti Airtel were among the top gainers in the Nifty50 pack, rising up to 5 percent, while Tata Consultancy Services and SBI Life Insurance Company were among the key laggards, declining up to 2 percent. Market breadth was negagtive as about 1398 shares advanced, 2192 shares declined, and 165 shares unchanged.
Key reasons behind market rise
1) RBI policy outcome: The Reserve Bank of India kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged on Friday, as expected, as inflation remained at manageable levels and growth concerns eased following increased government spending in the Budget and reduced tariff pressures after a trade deal with the United States.

&quot;RBI’s monetary policy came exactly on expected lines with no change in rates, and stance kept unchanged at neutral,&quot; V K Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist, Geojit Investments Ltd, said.

2) Value buying at lower levels: Value buying was seen after the market’s initial decline. Buying interest was seen in select FMCG, oil and gas and private banking stocks after recent corrections.

On Thursday, the Sensex had dropped 503.76 points, or 0.6 percent, to settle at 83,313.93. The Nifty declined 133.20 points, or 0.52 percent, to end at 25,642.80.
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3) Cooling volatility: The India VIX, which measures market volatility and is often referred to as the fear gauge, declined nearly 2 percent to 11.94. A softer volatility index generally indicates reduced near-term uncertainty and improves risk appetite among investors, aiding market stability.
Technical outlook
Sudeep Shah, said &quot;the immediate resistance for Nifty is placed in the 25,750–25,800 zone. A decisive breakout and a strong follow through above this zone could result in Nifty extending its pullback towards 26,000, followed by 26,200 in the short term. On the downside, the zone of 25,550–25,500 zone is likely to act as an immediate support.&quot;

(With Inputs from Reuters)

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Sensex fell over 300 points, Nifty dropped to 25,500 amid IT shares sell-off., FIIs turned net sellers, weak global cues and rising crude prices hit sentiment., Nifty IT index fell 3 percent, sector faces worst week in over four months.

* Sensex fell over 300 points, Nifty dropped to 25,500 amid IT shares sell-off.
* FIIs turned net sellers, weak global cues and rising crude prices hit sentiment.
* Nifty IT index fell 3 percent, sector faces worst week in over four months.

Sensex and Nifty fell for a second day, dragged by IT stocks and weak global cues. FIIs sold Rs 2,150 crore in equities, crude prices rose, and Asian markets declined. Nifty IT index dropped 3%, with major IT firms posting losses amid AI-related concerns.

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* Sensex fell over 300 points, Nifty dropped to 25,500 amid IT shares sell-off.
* FIIs turned net sellers, weak global cues and rising crude prices hit sentiment.
* Nifty IT index fell 3 percent, sector faces worst week in over four months.

The benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty continued to slide for the second straight session on Friday, weighed down by heavy selling in IT shares amid weak global cues.

Extending losses from the previous session, the Sensex declined 343.43 points or 0.41 percent to 82,970.50, while the broader Nifty slipped to 25,511.40, down 131.40 points or 0.51 percent, at around 10:15 am.

All the major sectors traded lower, with IT and pharma among the key laggards. The broader Nifty small-cap100 and Nifty mid-cap100 fell 1.28 percent and 0.78 percent, respectively.  Market breadth was negative as about 1125 shares advanced, 2185 shares declined, and 163 shares unchanged.
<h3>Key factors behind market decline</h3>
1) RBI policy remains unchanged: After a 25 basis point rate cut in December, the RBI on Friday decided to pause on the policy rate front amid geopolitical uncertainties. This is the first monetary policy review after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the Budget for financial year 2026-27. Announcing the sixth and final bi-monthly monetary policy for the current fiscal, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has decided to retain short-term lending rate or repo rate at 5.25 per cent with a neutral stance. By holding the repo rate at 5.25 percent, the RBI signals caution, which dampens expectations of easy liquidity flowing into equities and other risk assets.

"The decision reflects RBI's cautious approach amid mixed inflation signals, global uncertainties, currency volatility, even as recent trade deals with the U.S. and European Union have boosted export prospects," Abhishek Goenka, founder and chief investment officer of wealth platform Billionz told Reuters.

2) FII outflows: The foreign institutional investors (FIIs) sold equities worth Rs 2,150.51 crore on Thursday. FIIs turned net sellers after buying for two consecutive sessions in February.

"FIIs again turning sellers in India and increasing their short positions in the derivative markets indicates further weakness in the market in the near-term," VK Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist at Geojit Investments Ltd, said.

3) Weak global cues: Asian markets traded lower, with South Korea’s Kospi and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index in the red. US markets ended sharply lower on Thursday, with the Nasdaq Composite tumbling 1.59 percent, the S&amp;P 500 declining 1.23 percent and the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipping 1.2 percent.

"Global equity markets are trading with a pronounced risk-off bias following sharp losses in the overnight US session. Weakness in global technology stocks and commodities continues to weigh on sentiment, with selling pressure extending into Asian markets," Ponmudi R, CEO of Enrich Money, told PTI.
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4) Crude oil prices: Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, rose 0.37 percent to USD 67.71 per barrel. Higher crude prices tend to increase inflationary pressures and widen India’s trade deficit, impacting market sentiment.

5) IT stocks under pressure: IT shares extended losses for the third consecutive session, dragging the broader market lower. The <a href="https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/markets/it-stocks-fall-for-3rd-day-as-ai-jitters-deepen-coforge-tcs-decline-up-to-4-13814616.html" target="_blank">Nifty IT index fell around 3 percent</a> on Friday and has declined nearly 9 percent since the launch of a new legal AI tool by Anthropic. The sector is heading for its worst week in over four months.

<a href="https://www.moneycontrol.com/india/stockpricequote/computers-software/coforge/NII02" target="_blank">Coforge</a> shares fell over 4 percent, while <a href="https://www.moneycontrol.com/india/stockpricequote/computers-software/persistentsystems/PS15" target="_blank">Persistent Systems</a> and LTIMindtree declined around 3 percent each. Mphasis and Tech Mahindra dropped more than 2 percent each. Heavyweights Tata Consultancy Services and Infosys were down nearly 2 percent each, while Wipro and HCLTech slipped around 1 percent each.

Ponmudi R added that the ongoing correction in global technology stocks reflected stretched valuations, rising AI-related cost concerns and muted investor response to recent earnings and outlooks.
<h3>Technical outlook</h3>
Anand James, Chief Market Strategist at Geojit Investments Ltd, said the Nifty had been expected to move lower towards the 25,440 level. "While this move did not fully materialise, it is still in play. However, a direct rise past 25,700 could ease bearish sentiment and open the way for a move towards 25,830–26,020," he said.

On Thursday, the Sensex had fallen 503.76 points, or 0.6 percent, to settle at 83,313.93. The Nifty had dropped 133.20 points, or 0.52 percent, at 25,642.80.

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Sensex declines 350 pts, Nifty near 25,500: RBI rate decision among key factors behind market decline

Sensex news today: Sensex declines 350 pts, Nifty near 25,500: RBI rate decision among key factors behind market decline

The benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty continued to slide for the second straight session on Friday, weighed down by heavy selling in IT shares amid weak global cues.

Extending losses from the previous session, the Sensex declined 343.43 points or 0.41 percent to 82,970.50, while the broader Nifty slipped to 25,511.40, down 131.40 points or 0.51 percent, at around 10:15 am.

All the major sectors traded lower, with IT and pharma among the key laggards. The broader Nifty small-cap100 and Nifty mid-cap100 fell 1.28 percent and 0.78 percent, respectively.  Market breadth was negative as about 1125 shares advanced, 2185 shares declined, and 163 shares unchanged.
Key factors behind market decline
1) RBI policy remains unchanged: After a 25 basis point rate cut in December, the RBI on Friday decided to pause on the policy rate front amid geopolitical uncertainties. This is the first monetary policy review after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the Budget for financial year 2026-27. Announcing the sixth and final bi-monthly monetary policy for the current fiscal, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has decided to retain short-term lending rate or repo rate at 5.25 per cent with a neutral stance. By holding the repo rate at 5.25 percent, the RBI signals caution, which dampens expectations of easy liquidity flowing into equities and other risk assets.

&quot;The decision reflects RBI's cautious approach amid mixed inflation signals, global uncertainties, currency volatility, even as recent trade deals with the U.S. and European Union have boosted export prospects,&quot; Abhishek Goenka, founder and chief investment officer of wealth platform Billionz told Reuters.

2) FII outflows: The foreign institutional investors (FIIs) sold equities worth Rs 2,150.51 crore on Thursday. FIIs turned net sellers after buying for two consecutive sessions in February.

&quot;FIIs again turning sellers in India and increasing their short positions in the derivative markets indicates further weakness in the market in the near-term,&quot; VK Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist at Geojit Investments Ltd, said.

3) Weak global cues: Asian markets traded lower, with South Korea’s Kospi and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index in the red. US markets ended sharply lower on Thursday, with the Nasdaq Composite tumbling 1.59 percent, the S&amp;amp;P 500 declining 1.23 percent and the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipping 1.2 percent.

&quot;Global equity markets are trading with a pronounced risk-off bias following sharp losses in the overnight US session. Weakness in global technology stocks and commodities continues to weigh on sentiment, with selling pressure extending into Asian markets,&quot; Ponmudi R, CEO of Enrich Money, told PTI.
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4) Crude oil prices: Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, rose 0.37 percent to USD 67.71 per barrel. Higher crude prices tend to increase inflationary pressures and widen India’s trade deficit, impacting market sentiment.

5) IT stocks under pressure: IT shares extended losses for the third consecutive session, dragging the broader market lower. The Nifty IT index fell around 3 percent on Friday and has declined nearly 9 percent since the launch of a new legal AI tool by Anthropic. The sector is heading for its worst week in over four months.

Coforge shares fell over 4 percent, while Persistent Systems and LTIMindtree declined around 3 percent each. Mphasis and Tech Mahindra dropped more than 2 percent each. Heavyweights Tata Consultancy Services and Infosys were down nearly 2 percent each, while Wipro and HCLTech slipped around 1 percent each.

Ponmudi R added that the ongoing correction in global technology stocks reflected stretched valuations, rising AI-related cost concerns and muted investor response to recent earnings and outlooks.
Technical outlook
Anand James, Chief Market Strategist at Geojit Investments Ltd, said the Nifty had been expected to move lower towards the 25,440 level. &quot;While this move did not fully materialise, it is still in play. However, a direct rise past 25,700 could ease bearish sentiment and open the way for a move towards 25,830–26,020,&quot; he said.

On Thursday, the Sensex had fallen 503.76 points, or 0.6 percent, to settle at 83,313.93. The Nifty had dropped 133.20 points, or 0.52 percent, at 25,642.80.

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12 out of 18 years BSE FMCG has given negative returns in February.

Type	R1	R2	R3	PP	S1	S2	S3
Classic	19,182.52	19,362.00	19,706.22	18,838.30	18,658.82	18,314.60	18,135.12
Fibonacci	19,038.35	19,161.95	19,362.00	18,838.30	18,638.25	18,514.65	18,314.60
Camarilla	19,051.05	19,099.05	19,147.06	18,838.30	18,955.03	18,907.03	18,859.02

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