POST-MARKET SUMMARY 27th March 2025

On March 27, bulls took charge of the trading session, overcoming early weakness triggered by concerns over US automotive tariffs. The market recovered from a weak start that saw auto stocks drag lower by President Trump's order to impose a 25% tariff on auto imports. Sectorally, except for auto, which was down 1%, and pharma, which fell 0.4%, all other sectoral indices closed in the green, with media, oil & gas, and realty rising 1% each.

 The markets closed with gains in the March series after five months of losses. Nifty rose 4.5%, and Bank Nifty gained nearly 6%, marking their biggest rise in an F&O series since September 2024. From power moves in Energy to strong FMCG momentum, we’ve broken down the performance sector by sector and shared insights on what April may bring: March 2025: Sector Performance & Investor Insights

NIFTY:  The index opened 53 points lower at 23,433 and made a high of 23,646 before closing at 23,591. Nifty has formed a bullish candle on the daily chart. Its major resistance level is now placed at 23,750 while its major support is at 23,450.

 BANK NIFTY: The index opened 125 points lower at 51,084 and closed at 51,575. Bank Nifty has formed a bullish candle on the daily chart. Its major resistance level is now placed around 52,000 while major support is around 51,100.  

Stocks in Spotlight

▪  IRM Energy: Stock jumped 14% intraday following the announcement of a five-year contract with Shell Energy India. The contract involves the supply of Regasified Liquefied Natural Gas (RLNG), with the company set to procure 1.23 crore MMBtu of gas.

▪  BSE Ltd: Stock rose over 4% after the exchange announced it will consider a bonus share issue in its upcoming board meeting on March 30.

▪  Tata Motors: Stock fell 5% as uncertainty remains over whether the US tariffs will target specific countries or all non-US automakers, raising concerns for the company’s Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) division.

 News

▪  Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed on Thursday, tracking losses on Wall Street as investors weighed U.S. President Donald Trump's 25% tariffs on auto imports.

▪  Major European markets saw a dip on Thursday, with key benchmarks falling nearly 1%, as the auto sector faced significant pressure.

▪  Oil prices were steady on Thursday as markets assessed new U.S. tariffs, while concerns about global supply kept prices near one-month highs. Brent crude futures fell 14 cents, or 0.2%, to $73.65 a barrel.

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