Weekly Market Report (25–29 Aug 2025): Nifty volatile, IT gains, banks weak
Weekly Overview
The trading week of 25–29 August 2025 witnessed high volatility with Indian markets reacting to global tariff news, fluctuating commodities, and heavy institutional flows. Despite swings of nearly 600 points, the Nifty 50 ended flat at 24,700, while the Sensex closed steady around 80,950. The Bank Nifty underperformed, losing nearly 2% to end at 54,950.
IT and FMCG supported markets while banks and metals weighed heavily. FIIs remained strong sellers, pulling out ~₹20,000 crore, but DIIs stepped in with ~₹18,500 crore buying, preventing a deeper fall.
Global Market Cues
Global markets were mixed. Wall Street hit record highs midweek but reversed on tariff concerns. Nasdaq gained 1% overall while Dow ended flat. European markets struggled with higher energy prices. Asian peers showed volatility, with Nikkei slipping 0.5% and Hang Seng losing 1.2%.
Crude oil fluctuated near $78/bbl. Gold gained 2% during the week, reflecting safe-haven demand, while copper and industrial metals declined on weaker demand expectations.
Nifty & Sensex Weekly Movement
| Index | Open | High | Low | Close | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 24,750 | 25,000 | 24,400 | 24,700 | 0.0% |
| Sensex | 80,950 | 81,500 | 80,300 | 80,950 | 0.0% |
| Bank Nifty | 55,700 | 56,200 | 54,800 | 54,950 | -1.4% |
Sectoral Performance
IT & FMCG
Infosys, TCS, and HCL Tech gained 3–4% on rupee weakness and Nasdaq rally. FMCG majors HUL, ITC, and Nestle rose as investors shifted to defensives.
Banks & Financials
Private banks like HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank fell 2% weekly as FIIs sold aggressively. PSU banks like SBI gained 1% limiting downside.
Metals & Autos
Metals slumped; Tata Steel and Hindalco dropped 5%. Autos like Maruti stayed flat, with festive optimism offsetting weak export outlook.
Pharma
Pharma stocks added modest gains, with Sun Pharma and Dr. Reddy’s attracting defensive buying.
Stocks in Focus
- Reliance Industries: Lost 1% on weaker petrochem margins.
- Infosys: Gained 3.5% on positive global tech sentiment.
- HDFC Bank: Down 2% on persistent FII selling.
- SBI: Gained 1% supported by retail loan growth.
- Tata Steel: Fell 5% on tariff risks.
- Maruti Suzuki: Flat, supported by festive season optimism.
Bank Nifty Weekly Analysis
Bank Nifty dropped 1.4% to close at 54,950. Private banks bore the brunt of selling, while PSU banks provided some cushion. Support levels are 54,800 and 54,200, resistance lies near 55,800–56,000.
Technical Outlook for Next Week
Nifty weekly charts suggest consolidation. Immediate support lies at 24,500 and 24,400, while resistance is 24,900–25,000. RSI at 52 indicates sideways trend. MACD is flat. A breakout above 25,000 may resume bullish momentum, while a breach of 24,400 could invite selling.
Trading Strategies for Next Week
- Positional Traders: Longs above 24,900 for targets of 25,200; SL 24,650.
- Intraday Traders: Buy-on-dips near 24,500 with target 24,850.
- Bank Nifty Traders: Avoid aggressive longs unless index holds above 55,800.
- Sector Rotation: Focus on IT, FMCG, Pharma; avoid metals short-term.
Key Takeaways
- Nifty ended flat at 24,700 despite volatility.
- IT & FMCG supported, Banks & Metals dragged indices.
- FIIs sold ₹20,000 cr; DIIs absorbed with ₹18,500 cr inflows.
- Rupee steady at 87.06/USD; Gold gained 2% as safe-haven asset.
- Next week outlook: consolidation with cautious bias.
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