The Candle Whisperer — Post-Market Analysis
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Sensex: 82,102.10 (−0.07%)
FII / DII — Cash
FII −₹3,551 Cr •
DII +₹2,671 Cr
Net figures. Source: NSE (provisional) / Moneycontrol.
FX & Commodities
USD/INR 88.755
Record closing low for INR. Brent: ≈ $66–$67/bbl
Rupee Weakness
Crude soft
Top Movers (Nifty 50)
| Gainers | % | Losers | % |
| IndusInd Bank | +2.82% |
Tech Mahindra | −2.16% |
| Axis Bank | +2.24% |
Trent | −2.11% |
| Bajaj Finance | +1.93% |
SBI Life | −2.00% |
Autos/financials outperformed; IT, FMCG and Realty lagged.
What moved the market
- Persistent caution on proposed US H-1B visa fee hike weighed on IT; FIIs remained net sellers.
- Rupee at a record closing low heightened imported inflation concerns; supportive for exporters.
- Autos/PSU Banks/Metals saw buying on festive-demand hopes and supportive GST dynamics.
- Crude hovered in the $66–$67 range, a tailwind for OMCs.
Levels to watch (Nifty)
Support: 25,100–24,950 • Resistance: 25,250–25,380
Derived from the day’s price action and market commentary.