Weekly Market Overview (Aug 10–15): Rating Upgrade & Trends

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Introduction: Weekly Market Overview – Tariff Worries and Rating Upgrade Shape the Week

In this Weekly Market Overview (August 10–15, 2025), Indian equity markets managed to break a six-week losing streak, closing with a slight positive bias. The Nifty 50 gained 1.10%, the Nifty Midcap 150 advanced 0.81%, and the Nifty Small Cap 250 added 0.69%.

Despite persistent concerns over US tariff decisions and sustained FII outflows, markets found resilience due to strong domestic institutional buying and a significant rating boost. On August 14, S&P Global upgraded India’s sovereign rating from BBB- to BBB, citing robust policy stability and infrastructure-led growth prospects.

Meanwhile, the rupee hovered at ₹87.56/USD, Brent crude oil closed at $65.5 per barrel, and gold surged above ₹99,500/10 grams, reflecting global risk appetite and safe-haven buying.

Indian Market Performance: Equities Hold Ground

The past week marked a much-needed pause in market weakness. While FIIs remained net sellers, DIIs continued supporting the market, reflecting strong domestic liquidity. Broader indices mirrored this sentiment with modest but positive gains.

Index	Weekly Change (%)	Performance Trend
Nifty 50	+1.10%	Positive
Nifty Midcap 150	+0.81%	Positive
Nifty Small Cap 250	+0.69%	Positive

This improvement highlights the ability of Indian markets to withstand global headwinds when supported by local demand.

Sectoral Performance: Winners & Laggards

A closer look at sectoral performance reveals clear sector rotation:

IT (+1.26%) and Pharma (+3.5%) surged, aided by softer US inflation and dovish signals from the Fed.
On the other hand, Consumer Durables (-0.59%) and FMCG (-0.45%) underperformed, reflecting cautious consumer sentiment.

Sector	Weekly Performance (%)	Outlook
Pharma	+3.5%	Strong on defensive buying
IT	+1.26%	Supported by global cues
Banking	+0.9%	Steady growth
FMCG	-0.45%	Weak consumption demand
Consumer Durables	-0.59%	Pressure from muted discretionary spending

Global Market Overview: Mixed but Optimistic

Globally, equity markets remained cautiously optimistic:

US markets: The Dow Jones rose 1.65%, while the S&P 500 gained 1.92%, as softer inflation data boosted investor confidence.
European markets: FTSE 100 (+0.65%) and DAX (+0.32%) saw marginal upticks, reflecting stability.
Asian markets: Japan’s Nikkei jumped 4.55%, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng rose 1.75%, and Shanghai Composite gained 1.43%. South Korea’s KOSPI ended nearly flat at -0.06%.

These trends highlight that, despite tariff uncertainties, global equity sentiment is improving.

Other Market Highlights

Brent Crude Oil: Settled at $65.5 per barrel, maintaining stability.
Indian Rupee: Stayed weak at ₹87.56/USD, reflecting FII outflows.
10-Year G-Sec Yield: Closed at 6.4%, showing steady borrowing costs.
Gold Prices: Climbed to ₹99,569/10 grams, a 10-year high, as investors sought safe havens.

Top Gainers of the Week

S.No	Stock	Weekly Change (%)	LTP (₹)	Remark
1	HBL Power Systems	+27.65%	765.65	10-Year High
2	JM Financial	+19.71%	185.89	Strong demand
3	NMDC Steel	+12.39%	40.08	High volume buying
4	Alkem Laboratories	+12.25%	5347.50	Pharma rally
5	Apollo Hospitals	+10.40%	7821.50	Earnings beat

Top Losers of the Week

S.No	Stock	Weekly Change (%)	LTP (₹)	Remark
1	PG Electroplast	-16.84%	489.65	Sharp correction
2	ACE	-13.51%	932.40	Profit booking
3	Bata India	-11.20%	1049.70	5-Year Low
4	PTC Industries	-9.10%	13731.00	Weak demand
5	Praj Industries	-8.12%	411.30	Sector pressure

What’s Next? Events to Watch (Aug 18–20, 2025)

Date	Company	Event	Details
Aug 18	Algoquant Fintec	Bonus	Ratio 1:8
Aug 18	Algoquant Fintec	Stock Split	Ratio 1:2
Aug 18	Murae Organisor	Results	Quarterly
Aug 18	Modi’s Navnirman	Results	Annual
Aug 19	TSC India	Results	Quarterly
Aug 19	GNG Electronics	Results	Quarterly
Aug 19	Aditya Infotech	Results	Quarterly
Aug 20	Josts Engg Co	Rights Issue	Ratio 5:27

These events could add short-term volatility across specific stocks and sectors.

Conclusion: Weekly Market Overview in Perspective

This Weekly Market Overview highlights that Indian equities managed to stabilize after six weeks of declines, supported by DIIs and a sovereign rating upgrade by S&P Global. However, US tariff uncertainties and FII outflows remain key risks.

Sectoral rotation suggests investors are leaning towards defensives (Pharma, IT) while consumption-related sectors continue to lag. Globally, optimism from softer US inflation supports sentiment, but volatility could resurface depending on tariff policy announcements.

Looking ahead, investors should remain watchful of upcoming corporate results, global trade negotiations, and currency movements. Staying diversified with a balance between defensive sectors and growth plays remains the prudent strategy.