Indian Stock Market Ends Higher for Second Straight Week Amid Volatility

The Indian stock market extended its gains for the second consecutive week ending March 28, driven by sustained buying from domestic and foreign investors, as well as the strengthening of the Indian rupee. This came despite global market uncertainties fueled by concerns over upcoming U.S. tariffs.

Weekly Index Performance

BSE Sensex rose by 509.41 points or 0.66% to close at 77,414.92

Nifty50 gained 168.95 points or 0.72%, ending at 23,519.35

Sector and Index Highlights

BSE Large-cap Index: +0.6%

Top Gainers: Bajaj Finserv, Hindustan Aeronautics, Grasim Industries, Bank of Baroda, Shree Cements

Top Losers: Zomato, Indian Overseas Bank, Swiggy, Cipla, IndusInd Bank

BSE Mid-cap Index: -0.7%

Top Losers: UNO Minda, Sona BLW Precision Forgings, Schaeffler India, Zee Entertainment, Jindal Stainless

Top Gainers: Bharti Hexacom, Ipca Laboratories, Jubilant Foodworks, Solar Industries, Thermax, Paytm

BSE Small-cap Index: -1.4%

Major Decliners: Gensol Engineering, Vakrangee, IKIO Lighting, Sadhana Nitrochem, Muthoot Microfin (Fell 14–22%)

Major Gainers: Sangam (India), Power Mech Projects, Magellanic Cloud, Jindal Worldwide, BEML (Gained 15–26%)

Sectoral Performance Overview

Nifty Media: -4.6%

Nifty Pharma & Auto: -2%+

Nifty Realty & Metal: -1%

Nifty PSU Bank: +2%

Nifty FMCG: +1%

Top Market Movers by Market Capitalization

Biggest Gainers: HDFC Bank, Bajaj Finserv, Kotak Mahindra Bank, State Bank of India

Biggest Losers: Zomato, Mahindra & Mahindra, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries

FII and DII Investment Activity

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs): Net buyers of ₹17,426.31 crore

Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs): Net buyers of ₹6,797.49 crore

Currency Market Update

The Indian Rupee strengthened against the U.S. Dollar, closing at 85.46 on March 28, gaining 51 paise from its March 21 close of 85.97.

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