Indian Stock Market Weekly Insight: Key Moves & Sector Trends

Week Ending 27 September 2025

Market Snapshot & Index Movement

The week ended with Sensex and Nifty 50 under pressure, reflecting investor caution amid global headwinds and domestic policy uncertainty.
- Sensex fell ~0.5% over the week, while Nifty hovered around the 25,100–25,300 band.
- The index outlook remains range-bound in the near term, with some upside potential if domestic stimulus or consumption cues emerge.

Key Policy & Macro Developments

a) U.S. Tariff on Branded Drugs

One of the most market-moving announcements came from the U.S., where President Trump declared a 100% tariff on branded and patented drugs, effective October 1. This rattled Indian pharmaceutical stocks—many of which derive a significant share of their revenue from U.S. markets.

b) Foreign Investment Flows

Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) remained net sellers during the month. In September alone, ~₹7,945 crore was pulled out, contributing to a cumulative net outflow of ~₹1.38 lakh crore for 2025 so far.

c) Positive Institutional Sentiment

HSBC upgraded its stance on Indian equities from 'Neutral' to 'Overweight', citing that valuations are now more attractive relative to regional peers. HSBC’s target for the Sensex: 94,000 by end‑2026, implying ~15% upside from current levels.

d) Domestic Policy — Consumption & GST Reform

India’s government is pushing policies aimed at boosting domestic demand. Significant measures include GST rationalization (with rate cuts), tax exemptions, and interest rate reliefs. This policy trifecta is projected to stimulate a ₹3 lakh crore boost in consumer spending.

Sector Trends & Stock Highlights

Pharma / Healthcare

Pharma was one of the worst-hit sectors this week, reacting strongly to the U.S. tariff announcement. All 20 constituents of the Indian pharma index dropped ~2.6%.

Metals / Steel

Tata Steel was among laggards—down ~2.8% in Friday’s trade amid broader weakness in commodity names.

Infrastructure / Engineering

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) bucked the trend, rising ~2.4% in Friday’s session, underscoring strong order book performance.

Defence & Aerospace

HAL (Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd.) has been a standout in 2025, up ~15%, fueled by a major new defence contract. Analysts see further upside potential.

Technical & Trading Outlook

- Support/Resistance: Immediate support for Nifty at ~25,150; resistance zones at 25,400–25,500.
- Market Sentiment: Technical indicators point to short-term volatility.
- Stock Picks: PNB, L&T, SBI, Fortis, ONGC highlighted by analysts as trading opportunities.

Outlook & Key Watch‑Outs

Key factors to watch:
- Earnings Upswing: Growth expected in late 2025 / early 2026.
- Global Cues: Fed policy, India–U.S./EU trade talks, China’s growth.
- Valuation Support: India remains attractive compared to Asian peers.
- Domestic Demand Revival: Festive consumption and GST reforms could drive upside.

Final Thoughts

This week reaffirmed that the Indian equity market is navigating a delicate balance: global risks versus domestic growth levers. Selective sectors with policy support or structural advantages are likely to outperform. Investors should focus on stock-specific strategies.

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