Indian markets slipped back into the red after showing strength for several sessions. The Sensex fell 542 points to end at 82,184, while the Nifty 50 dropped 158 points to 25,062, breaking below the crucial 25,100 level. Weak earnings from FMCG and IT majors combined with global uncertainty and cautious trade sentiment led to broad-based selling.
Investors are now looking toward US-India trade developments and the Q1 result season for cues.
Nestle India Sinks 5.5% as Valuation Fears and Input Worries Grow:
Nestle took a sharp hit as investors booked profits amid concerns over high valuations and persistent inflation in raw materials.
Even with strong brand loyalty, the stock’s rich P/E (~73) and muted volume growth in recent quarters weighed on investor sentiment.
The FMCG giant saw turnover of ₹630 Cr+, with over 26 lakh shares changing hands.
- 52-Week Range: ₹2,110.00 – ₹2,778.00
- Volume: 26.86 Lakh shares
- Market Cap: ₹2,23,298 Cr
Trent Cracks Nearly 4% as Profit Booking Hits Retail Space
Trent shares came under pressure after a sharp recent rally, with traders locking in profits ahead of Q1 earnings. Despite long-term confidence in India’s retail story, rising interest costs and margin concerns triggered the intraday sell-off.
Nearly ₹690 Cr worth of shares were traded today, with delivery volume at a strong 46%.
- 52-Week Range: ₹4,488.00 – ₹8,345.00
- Volume: 13.26 Lakh shares
- Market Cap: ₹1,83,004 Cr
Tech Mahindra Drops More Than 3% Due to IT Sector Weakness
Tech Mahindra fell along with other IT peers as global tech demand headwinds and weak Q1 outlooks continued to dampen sentiment.
The stock slipped below key support at ₹1,500, with over ₹330 Cr in turnover.
Investors remain cautious on margin trends and large client deal flows in the near term.
- 52-Week Range: ₹1,209.40 – ₹1,807.70
- Volume: 22.07 Lakh shares
- Market Cap: ₹1,46,509 Cr
Shriram Finance Continues to Lose While NBFCs Concern About Rates
Shriram Finance dropped further, weighed down by broader NBFC concerns around borrowing costs and funding access.
While the company’s fundamentals remain stable, pressure on NIMs and risk of lower disbursement growth hurt short-term sentiment.
Volume crossed 72 lakh shares, with nearly half marked for delivery.
- 52-Week Range: ₹493.35 – ₹730.45
- Volume: 72.48 Lakh shares
- Market Cap: ₹1,19,108 Cr
The market’s return to red reinforces fears that recent upswings were more of a bear market rally than genuine strength. Investors are advised to remain cautious ahead of heavy-weight Q1 earnings and updates from global central banks. Volatility is expected to stay elevated with geopolitical and trade risks still lingering.
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