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Markets Dip as Rupee Weakens, Investors Turn Cautious
23 Nov
Summary
- Benchmark indices closed the week weaker, despite some sector gains.
- The Indian rupee depreciated against the US dollar during the week.
- Foreign investors became sellers, while domestic institutions provided support.
The past week saw Indian benchmark indices finish on a weaker trajectory, notwithstanding pockets of strength in select sectors. A notable development was the depreciation of the rupee against the US dollar, reflecting currency market pressures.
Following a brief buying spree, foreign institutional investors transitioned to being net sellers in the equity markets. However, this outflow was counterbalanced by the consistent support from domestic institutional investors, who continued to invest, thereby providing a cushion to the market.
The approaching week's market movements are anticipated to be influenced by a confluence of factors, including key global economic data releases. Additionally, a truncated trading schedule in the US markets is expected. Domestically, investors will keenly watch a mainboard initial public offering (IPO) and several SME issues, alongside a busy calendar of corporate actions.
