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Indian Stock Market Experiences Sharp Pullback Amid US Federal Reserve Chair's Hawkish Comments

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Indian stock market indices faced a significant decline as investor sentiment turned cautious following hawkish comments from US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. The benchmark Sensex dropped 593 points, or 0.70%, to close at 84,404, while the Nifty 50 settled at 25,878, down 176 points, or 0.68%. The broader markets, however, fared better, with the BSE Midcap index unchanged and the BSE Smallcap index shedding 0.06%. The Nifty Financial Services index was the only one to close in the red, with other sectors, including IT, Auto, Metal, Pharma, Bank, and Oil & Gas, also experiencing a decline.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Indian stock market experienced a sharp pullback due to hawkish comments from US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, with Sensex declining 593 points, or 0.70%, to 84,404, and Nifty 50 settling at 25,878, down 176 points, or 0.68%.
  • The broader markets, including the BSE Midcap and BSE Smallcap indices, outperformed the benchmark market indices.
  • The Nifty Financial Services index was the only one to close in the red, followed by IT, Auto, Metal, Pharma, Bank, and Oil & Gas.
  • Among individual stocks, only 10 out of 50 stocks on the Nifty 50 index closed in the green, with Coal India being the best performer, increasing by 1.58%.
  • 40 stocks on the Nifty 50 index settled with cuts, including key pharma stocks Dr Reddy's Labs and Cipla, which dropped 3.79% and 2.54%, respectively.
  • Canara Bank shares surged over 4% upon the release of its Q2FY26 results.
  • The advance-decline ratio on the NSE favored sellers, with 1321 stocks gaining, 1748 declining, and 109 unchanged.

Statistics:

  • Sensex declined by 593 points, or 0.70%, to 84,404.
  • Nifty 50 settled at 25,878, down 176 points, or 0.68%.
  • BSE Midcap index was unchanged.
  • BSE Smallcap index declined by 0.06%.
  • Canara Bank shares surged over 4%.
  • 1321 stocks gained, 1748 declined, and 109 stocks were unchanged on the NSE.

Sources:

  • "Indian stock market hits rough patch" - HT Digital Content Services, published with permission from United News of India.

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