Market Bizzz

India’s central bank is stepping up its market interventions. Rising crude oil prices are fueling inflation concerns and pressuring government finances. The Reserve Bank of India is buying dollars to support the rupee and bonds to manage borrowing costs. Analysts expect these actions to continue as the geopolitical situation unfolds.

Individuals and domestic mutual funds together now hold about 36 per cent of the free float market capitalisation of Nifty 50 companies, said SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey, addressing the 30th anniversary of Nifty 50 at the National Stock Exchange (NSE).

Aluminium prices retreated on Tuesday as investors cashed in profits following U.S. President Donald Trump’s pledge for a swift end to the Middle East conflict. This eased supply concerns, leading to a significant drop in both Shanghai and London Metal Exchange contracts. Despite the current dip, analysts note aluminium remains vulnerable to renewed price surges on any regional supply shock.

Asian stock markets experienced a sharp decline early Monday. Japan’s Nikkei 225 index dropped over 6%. South Korea’s Kospi also sank significantly. Shares in Australia and New Zealand saw notable falls. This market reaction follows a surge in oil prices. Brent crude prices rose to over $100 a barrel.

The 200 DMA is used as a key indicator by traders for determining the overall trend in a particular stock.

Indian markets experienced a sharp downturn this week, with the Nifty closing significantly lower and testing a crucial 100-week moving average support. Rising volatility and weakening market breadth signal caution for investors. While some sectors like Infrastructure and Pharma show relative strength, others are under pressure, suggesting a defensive approach is advised.

BlackRock shares fell sharply after the asset manager restricted withdrawals from its flagship private credit fund, HLEND, following a surge in redemption requests. The move has intensified concerns about liquidity risks in the fast-growing private credit industry, even as investors shift towards safer assets amid global economic and geopolitical uncertainty.

Women remain significantly underrepresented in leadership roles at India’s listed companies despite improvements in boardroom diversity. A Primeinfobase report shows women hold only 5% of CEO or MD positions and just 10% of executive directorships, highlighting persistent structural barriers and a widening gender gap in senior corporate leadership and pay.

Vedanta Ltd is set to raise approximately ₹3,000 crore through a domestic bond issuance early next week to refinance upcoming obligations and bolster liquidity. The three-year and five-year non-convertible debentures are expected to offer coupons around 8.75% and 9% respectively.