Market Recovery and Anticipation

After a slight recovery last week, the Indian equity market is filled with anticipation, aiming to maintain its upward momentum. The Nifty 50 ended a three-week losing streak, closing nearly 2% higher despite global uncertainties, including the threat of trade wars. This rebound was supported by positive macroeconomic indicators, a decrease in the dollar index, and liquidity support from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

Factors Influencing the Nifty 50

As investors gear up for a shortened trading week due to the Holi festival holiday, several key factors could determine whether the Nifty 50 can break through the significant 23,000 mark. Global market dynamics, from foreign institutional investor activity to crude oil prices and bond yields, could make next week pivotal for the index.

Global Market Dynamics

Sectors such as metals, capital goods, and energy outperformed, buoyed by optimism around China's stimulus measures and lower crude oil prices. The fall in the dollar index also boosted investor sentiment towards emerging markets, while US equity markets have been declining due to uncertainty surrounding Trump’s economic policies, according to Vinod Nair, Head of Research at Geojit Financial Services.

Investor Focus

This week is likely to be a truncated one as markets will remain closed on Friday for the Holi festival holiday. The shorter week could lead to increased volatility as traders adjust their positions ahead of the break. Investors will be keeping an eye on several key factors that may influence the direction of the market.

Key Factors to Watch

Foreign investors have sold equities worth nearly Rs 25,000 crore so far in March, taking the total equity selling in 2025 to Rs 137,354 crore. The recent decline in the dollar index to 104 is viewed as a positive sign for emerging markets like India. US 10-year Treasury yields have dropped to 4.2%, providing relief to global equities. Brent crude oil prices hit a six-month low following OPEC+'s decision to increase production. Investors will also be closely watching both domestic and global macroeconomic data.

Technical Indicators

Technical analysts suggest that Nifty 50 could continue its pullback rally in the coming sessions. The zone of 22,670-22,700 will act as an immediate hurdle for the index. If the index manages to stay above the 22,700 level, we may see the rally extend towards the 23,000 and 23,300 levels in the short term.

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