Market Metrics: Weekly Roundup Sensex: 72,664.47 Nifty | Angel One

Market Metrics: Weekly Roundup

Sensex: 72,664.47
Nifty 50: 22,055.20
Nifty Bank: 47,421.10
Nifty Smallcap 100: 16,106.75
Nifty Midcap 100: 49.532.30

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Market Performance Key Takeaways For The Week

Nifty struggled to maintain its position above the critical support level of 22,000 amid a week marked by significant volatility. Despite favourable global cues, the market experienced notable price corrections. Prices faced downward pressure for most of the week, with attempts to rebound proving insignificant. By the week's end, prices witnessed a deep cut of 1.87%, ending just above the 22,050 mark.

It was an extremely challenging week for Bank Nifty, with the index losing nearly 1,500 points. The week ended on a notably negative note, closing below the 47,500 level. The chart setup for Bank Nifty on a weekly basis has been compromised, marked by the formation of a bearish candlestick pattern known as 'Bearish Engulfing’. Support for Bank Nifty is now around the 47,000 - 46,700 zone, with resistance likely around 48,200 - 48,300.

Looking at the daily chart, Nifty's price movement resembles a 'Rising Channel' pattern, indicating a defined range for the market. On Friday, prices managed to defend the lower boundary of this pattern, coinciding with the 89EMA, preventing a breakdown. A similar scenario occurred on April 19th, where prices rebounded from this crucial support, eventually reaching a new high. While the previous move was supported by a strong 'Piercing Line' bullish candlestick pattern, this time it's an 'Inside Bar' pattern, which is still bullish but less significant.

The index's weekly charts have consistently defended the 20-EMA since the beginning of the year, suggesting that despite the recent losses, there is still some underlying support. However, the formation of the 'Bearish Engulfing' pattern on the weekly chart indicates a potential shift in sentiment, warranting caution.

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News Highlights For The Week

In the first quarter of 2024, China's Vivo became India's leading smartphone brand, surpassing Samsung, which dropped to third place. Vivo achieved this with a 19% market share, driven by its leadership in 5G technology. Xiaomi and Samsung followed closely with 18.8% and 17.5% market share, respectively, as per Counterpoint Research's report released on May 9.

HDFC Bank, India's top private sector bank, announced the winners of its Parivartan Startup Grants program for FY2024. This year, 41 incubators and accelerators in social impact entrepreneurship will receive grants totaling ₹19.6 Cr. These grants will support 170 startups focusing on specific areas. The majority of the awardees are from Maharashtra, with others from states like Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Rajasthan, Delhi, and Haryana. Over half of the 170 startups are based in more than 60 tier II/III cities.

In April 2024, Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) inflows exceeded ₹20,000 Cr. for the first time, hitting a record high of ₹20,371.47 Cr, as per data from the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI). This figure surpassed the previous month's SIP contributions of ₹19,270.96 Cr. The increase in SIP inflows has also boosted the industry's Net Asset Under Management (AUM) to ₹57.26 Lac Cr. in April 2024, up from ₹53.40 Lac Cr. in March 2024.

In 2022, India led the world in receiving remittances, exceeding $111 Bn, a historic milestone surpassing the $100 Bn mark. Following India were Mexico, China, the Philippines, and France.

The World Migration Report 2024, unveiled by the United Nations migration agency, highlighted this achievement. The global remittance landscape showed a strong recovery in 2022 from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, with migrants worldwide sending an estimated $831 Bn in remittances, up from $791 Bn in 2021 and $717 Bn in 2020.

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Sources: Angel One Research | Zeebiz | MoneyControl | CNBCTV18 | CNBCTV18
Date: May 10, 2024