After a volatile week, Indian stocks closed higher on Friday. The Sensex rose 317 points (0.38%) to 82,814.71, and Nifty added 116.90 points (0.46%) to reach 25,571.25, recovering from over 1% losses in the prior session.
The week ahead holds critical triggers. Foremost is the U.S. tariff landscape, where developments tied to Trump policies could reshape global trade dynamics. Market watchers are vigilant for any announcements that might alter import-export balances, with potential spillover to Indian markets.
India’s own economic pulse will be checked via GDP figures on February 27, released by the statistics ministry. Accompanying data on budgets, reserves, and infra production will provide a holistic economic snapshot.
Technically, Nifty’s path upward is blocked at 25,800 initially, then 26,000 and beyond. Downside cushions at 25,300 and 25,100; breaching 25,000 decisively could accelerate declines.
F&O expiry mid-week on February 24 may spur position adjustments and volatility spikes. Midcaps outperformed with a 0.44% gain, contrasting smallcaps’ 0.19% slip.
FPIs have shown renewed buying interest, net purchasing in 9 of 16 recent days. February totals stand at ₹16,911.55 crore, bolstered by primary market inflows.
With these elements in play—trade worries, data drops, and expiry jitters—expect range-bound action laced with stock-specific plays, as per expert views.