TLDR
📈 Market Recap: July 04, 2025
On Friday, July 4, 2025, Indian equity markets ended higher after a volatile session, snapping a two-day losing streak. The BSE Sensex rose 193.42 points (0.23%) to close at 83,432.89, while the NSE Nifty 50 gained 55.7 points (0.22%) to settle at 25,461. The Nifty Bank index climbed 240 points to 57,032. Broader markets were mixed: the Nifty Midcap 100 ended flat with a slight negative bias, and the Nifty Smallcap 100 edged up 0.03%. Market breadth turned positive toward the close, supported by a rebound in IT, pharma, and select financial stocks. Volatility eased, with the India VIX down 0.57% to 12.32.
Key Drivers:
Sectoral Performance: IT, oil & gas, realty, and pharma led the gains, while auto and metal stocks lagged.
Stock-Specific Moves: Bajaj Finance surged on a strong Q1 business update; ICICI Bank and Infosys also contributed to index strength.
Macro Backdrop: Investors remained cautious ahead of the July 9 US tariff deadline, but a late-session recovery lifted sentiment.
Volatility: India VIX declined, signalling reduced market anxiety
Today’s Top Stories:
India Proposes WTO Duties on US Autos to Counter Tariffs: India moves at the WTO to counter US auto tariffs, protecting local manufacturers.
India Bans Jane Street from Securities Market over Manipulation: SEBI bars Jane Street and freezes $567 m, tightening scrutiny on derivatives trades.
FX Reserves Jump to Record $702.8 B on RBI Forward Cuts: FX reserves top $700 bn after RBI slashes forward book, bolstering currency resilience.
RBI’s Liquidity Ops Keep Call Rates Anchored: RBI’s fine-tuning kept call money rates near the repo corridor despite surplus liquidity.
Crizac IPO Subscribed 3x; GMP Slips on Final Day: Crizac IPO oversubscribed 3x, but GMP eases to ₹9, showing mixed short-term interest.
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TOP STORIES
1. India Proposes WTO Duties on US Autos to Counter Tariffs
DALL-E
Flashpoint: India files a WTO complaint to offset US auto tariffs.
Sector defence: Seeks to protect domestic auto manufacturing.
Diplomatic stakes: Heightens tension ahead of US–India trade talks.
2. India Bans Jane Street from Securities Market over Manipulation
DALL-E
Regulator action: SEBI bans Jane Street and freezes $567 m for alleged index manipulation.
Market vigilance: Highlights stricter checks on offshore derivatives trading.
Investor caution: Triggers reviews of global fund participation in Indian markets.
3. FX Reserves Jump to Record $702.8 B on RBI Forward Cuts
DALL-E
Reserve peak: Forex reserves hit an all-time high of $702.8 bn.
Policy shift: The RBI reduced forward dollar positions to lower liabilities.
INR resilience: Strong buffer stabilizes the rupee amid global volatility.
4. RBI’s Liquidity Ops Keep Call Rates Anchored
DALL-E
Liquidity Watch: RBI’s daily fine-tuning tools kept overnight call rates within the 5.50% corridor.
Market effect: System liquidity surplus stays ample at ~₹3.7 trn.
Rate signal: Signals RBI’s intent to keep short-end rates stable amid surplus flows.
5. Crizac IPO Subscribed 3x; GMP Slips on Final Day
DALL-E
Subscription status: Crizac’s ₹280 cr IPO closed at ~3x subscription on Day 3.
GMP drop: Grey market premium (GMP) slipped to ₹9, indicating cautious sentiment.
Investor angle: Analysts see valuations fair but warn of high short-term volatility.
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