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📈 Market Recap: June 11, 2025
Global volatility persisted in risk assets today, but India’s markets held firm—Sensex rose modestly, guided by strong Q4 earnings and macroeconomic resilience. HSBC even called India a "refuge" amid global jitters by recommending picks across sectors.
Today’s Top Stories:
HSBC Calls India a Refuge, Recommends Five Stocks - HSBC highlights India’s stability amid global risks, with selective picks in insurance, SFBs, consumer, agrochem, and energy. $HDFCLIFE.NSE ( ▼ 1.99% ) $GODREJCP.NSE ( ▲ 0.08% ) $UPL.NSE ( ▼ 6.06% ) $GAIL.NSE ( ▼ 1.78% ) $UJJIVANSFB.NSE ( ▼ 2.48% )
Defence Rally Powers May Equity Gains by 22% - Defence and microcaps led May’s market gains, fueled by upbeat sentiment and a surprise RBI rate cut. $HAL.NSE ( ▼ 2.24% ) $BEL.NSE ( ▼ 1.5% ) $BDL.NSE ( ▼ 3.4% )
Midcaps Take the Lead in Q4 Earnings Season - Mid-sized firms outperformed during Q4, showcasing balanced growth and resilience.
Foreign Block Deals Signal Return of Global Investors - Record May block trades indicate renewed overseas investor interest in major Indian names.
Nifty & Sensex End May with Third Straight Monthly Gain - Despite occasional overhangs, strong earnings and supportive macro cues lifted benchmarks for the third month in a row.
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TOP STORIES
1. HSBC Calls India a Refuge, Recommends Five Stocks
DALL-E
Global view: HSBC views India as a safe haven amid global volatility and trade tensions.
Stock picks: The brokerage recommends HDFC Life, Ujjivan SFB, Godrej Consumer Products, UPL, and GAIL India.
Implication: Reflects strong Q4 earnings and macro fundamentals, reinforcing confidence in India’s market depth.
2. Defence Rally Powers May Equity Gains by 22%
DALL-E
Sector surge: Defence stocks surged 22% in May, fueling market-wide gains.
Microcapitalization boost: Small- and mid-cap stocks also delivered double-digit returns.
Catalysts: Investor rotation into higher-risk tranches, backed by optimism and an RBI rate cut.
3. Midcaps Take the Lead in Q4 Earnings Season
DALL-E
Counter-trend: Midcap companies outperformed both large- and small-cap peers in Q4 earnings.
Resilience: These firms showed strong earnings, balance sheets, and growth agility.
Investor tip: Highlights shifting focus toward midcaps for both stability and growth.
4. Foreign Block Deals Signal Return of Global Investors
DALL-E
Big ticket action: Overseas investors executed ~$5.5 billion in block trades in May—the highest in nearly a year.
Confidence factors: Steady institutional inflows, attractive valuations, and macro stability drew them back.
Sectoral favourites: Major deals included ITC, IndiGo, and Bharti Airtel, signalling renewed interest.
5. Nifty & Sensex End May with Third Straight Monthly Gain
DALL-E
Market strength: Benchmarks posted three consecutive monthly gains, despite midweek dips.
Driving forces: Healthy earnings, declining U.S. yields, and RBI dividend hopes underpinned investor sentiment.
FMCG & IT lead: These sectors were key contributors to the month-end strength.
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