Weekly Market Recap as of May 30, 2025: Sensex, Nifty in Red on Global Cues, Sectoral Weakness

The week ending May 30, 2025, saw both the Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex closing in the red for the third consecutive week, The steepest decline was seen on Tuesday, driven by weak global market signals and broad-based selling, especially in IT and banking sectors.

Despite some respite following the delay of new EU tariffs by Trump, investor sentiment remained subdued due to the uncertain trajectory of US trade policies.

Nifty 50 Weekly Performance as of May 30, 2025

The Nifty 50 index declined from 25,001.15 to 24,750.70, recording a 1% fall for the week. Out of the five trading sessions, the index gained on two days and declined on three, reflecting a cautious and mixed sentiment in the market. The sharpest fall occurred on Tuesday, when the index dropped over 1%.

BSE Sensex Weekly Performance as of May 30, 2025

The BSE Sensex ended the week lower, slipping from 82,176.45 to 81,451.01, down 0.88%. Like the Nifty, the Sensex also posted gains on two trading days and losses on three, indicating market volatility amid global and domestic uncertainties.

Major Q4FY25 Earnings This Week

• Gillette India reported a 60% YoY profit increase to ₹159 crore for Q3 FY25, with operational revenue rising 13% to ₹767 crore.
• PC Jeweller posted a consolidated net profit of ₹94.78 crore in Q4 FY25, marking a significant turnaround from a net loss of ₹121.64 crore in the same quarter last year.
• Cummins India reported a standalone net profit of ₹521 crore for the quarter ended March 2025, reflecting a 7% YoY decline compared to ₹561.52 crore in the same period last year.
• Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) posted a consolidated net profit of ₹1,251 crore for Q4 FY25, up 11.1% YoY from ₹1,125.68 crore in Q4 FY24.

Foreign and Domestic Institutional Investment Trends

As of May 28, foreign institutional investors (FIIs) have continued their selling streak in Indian equities, pulling out a net ₹1,15,848 crore from the markets so far this year.

In contrast, domestic institutional investors (DIIs) have provided strong support, with net purchases amounting to ₹2,61,883 crore during the same period.

This divergence highlights the critical role DIIs have played in stabilizing market sentiment amid global uncertainties and sustained FII outflows.

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Conclusion

Markets remained under pressure for the third straight week, reflecting heightened caution among investors due to global uncertainties, sector-specific weakness, and ongoing foreign capital outflows.

While domestic institutional investors continued to lend stability, the near-term outlook hinges on key upcoming events such as the RBI policy meeting and inflation data.

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