Market Bizzz

Paytm has partnered with SBI Mutual Fund to launch the JanNivesh ₹250 SIP initiative. This scheme aims to promote financial inclusion by enabling small, regular investments. It supports the Government of India’s vision for economic growth and anticipates growing the mutual funds market significantly.

M&M shares might dip momentarily, but their medium-term outlook remains positive with robust performance in the auto sector. Pharma, particularly generics, biosimilars, and CDMO, is expected to do well. Consumer stocks poised for growth, especially discretionary spending, will benefit from reduced income tax and monsoons, bolstering demand in Q2 onwards.

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals reported a net profit of Rs 348 crore for Q3FY25, a significant turnaround from a Rs 351 crore loss in the previous year. Revenue increased by 35% YoY to Rs 3,388 crore. Strong performance in the India and Europe markets contributed to the growth.

Shibani Sircar Kurian of Kotak Mahindra Asset Management highlights that large private and select public sector banks, the healthcare sector, technology sector, and discretionary consumption brands focused on rural and middle-class segments show promising growth. Financial stability, earnings growth in healthcare, and technology advancements are key positive indicators amidst market volatility favoring large-cap investments.

Here’s a look at the top 10 worst-performing stocks from the BSE Smallcap index during the week

Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) have been net sellers of Indian equities, offloading Rs 21,272 crore in February and Rs 99,299 crore in 2025. Despite positive developments in the Indian market, factors such as high US bond yields and slow corporate sales growth in India have driven this trend.

Wall Street faced drama with headlines on tariffs, inflation, and the Federal Reserve, yet markets remained resilient. Despite initial swings, stocks closed near all-time highs, and Treasury yields rallied. Investors are adapting to avoid past mistakes, focusing on Trump’s tariff decisions and economic data. This dynamic reflects strong buying power and cautious optimism in the market.

Yields across government bonds slipped for a second straight day after data showed U.S. retail sales fell more than expected in January, dropping 0.9% last month after an upwardly revised 0.7% increase in December.