Market Indices Slip, Breaking Recent Rally

After three consecutive sessions of gains, Indian equity benchmarks opened lower on Friday, signalling a pause in the recent rally. The NSE Nifty50 fell about 0.39%, while the BSE Sensex slipped roughly 0.44% in early trade. Analysts attribute the decline to profit-booking, as investors chose to lock in recent gains amid cautious global cues. Lingering uncertainties around policy direction and investment flows further dampened sentiment, prompting traders to pare back positions. While select heavyweight stocks such as those in the Adani group extended their rally, the broader market showed weakness. Key sectors including information technology and financials faced selling pressure, weighing on overall market performance. Market experts from Equitymaster, Reuters, and Business Standard note that the current pullback may be a healthy correction after the sharp run-up earlier in the week. Investors are advised to watch for global developments and policy signals that could set the tone for the next leg of market movement. - MarketForesee Research Desk --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SENSEX | NIFTY50 | INDIAN STOCK MARKET | MARKET RALLY | MARKET CORRECTION | PROFIT BOOKING | GLOBAL CUES | ADANI STOCKS | IT SECTOR | FINANCIAL SECTOR