The Indian stock market today witnessed a positive close, breaking a two-day losing streak. The BSE Sensex climbed 320.70 points (0.39%) to 81,633.02, while the NSE Nifty 50 gained 81.15 points (0.33%) to 24,833.60. This rebound was driven by easing global trade tensions following a U.S. court decision blocking most of Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs.

Sector Performance Highlights

Banking

The banking sector led the gains, highlighted by IndusInd Bank’s 2.68% rise to ₹826.75.

Information Technology (IT)

IT stocks posted modest gains. Infosys and peers supported the upward trend with stable performances.

Auto

The auto sector had a mixed day, with subdued activity due to supply concerns and fluctuating demand.

Pharma

Despite strong earnings from some firms, the pharma sector saw light profit-booking leading to minor declines.

Top 5 Gainers & Losers

Top Gainers

• IndusInd Bank: +2.68%
• Eternal: +1.77%
• Trent: +1.76%
• Sun Pharma: +1.5%
• Adani Ports: +1.4%

Top Losers

• HDFC Life Insurance: -1.08%
• Tata Consumer Products: -1.03%
• Bharat Electronics: -0.93%
• Jio Financial Services: -0.85%
• Bajaj Finance: -0.80%

FII/DII Net Flows

On May 29, 2025:

• FIIs: Net buyers of ₹884.03 crore
• DIIs: Net buyers of ₹4,286.50 crore

The heavy DII inflows reflect robust domestic market confidence.

Key Macro-Economic & Global Drivers

• Global trade sentiment improved after a U.S. court halted Trump-era tariff plans.
• The RBI reported a favorable economic outlook for India in FY 2025-26.
• Global economic outlook is mixed with inflation and slowdown concerns abroad.

What to Watch Next

• Increased volatility expected with May F&O expiry.
• Focus on global economic data and central bank actions.
• Sectoral attention on banking and IT due to their market influence.

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