Sensex breaks 5-day losing streak, Nifty extends falls amid global cues

The Sensex traded marginally higher on Tuesday, while the Nifty ended flat, as gains in heavyweight financial and auto stocks offset losses in metals, with ongoing worries about US tariffs slowing down market gains.At close, Sensex was up 147.71 points or 0.20 percent at 74,602.12, while Nifty closed 5.80 points or 0.03 percent lower for a sixth session in a row at 22,547.55.
M&M, Bharti Airtel, Bajaj Finance, Maruti Suzuki and Nestle were top gainers on the Nifty, while losers included Hindalco, Dr Reddy's Labs, Sun Pharma, Hero MotoCorp, Trent.On the sectoral front, IT, metal, oil & gas, energy, capital goods, PSU bank, realty shed 0.5-1 percent, while auto, consumer durables, FMCG, telecom rose 0.5 percent each.BSE Mid and Smallcap indices fell 0.5 percent each, according to information.
Rupee Close:
On 25 Feb'25,the Indian rupee hits three-week low, falls 51 paise to end at 87.23 against the US dollar on Tuesday amid uncertainty over US trade tariffs.
Expert Outlook: 
Vinod Nair, Head of Research, Geojit Financial Services reportedly quoted as saying,the domestic market experienced a range- bound trading session in anticipation of key economic data releases this week, alongside the monthly expiry. Concerns over high valuations led to continued declines in small and mid-cap stocks. Market sentiment is expected to remain cautious in the near term due to persistent pressure on the INR, ongoing FII outflows, and tariff-related developments.Key macroeconomic indicators, including the US Core PCE and GDP data for both the US and India, will be instrumental in shaping expectations for the central bank's future monetary policy.
Market experts have recommended five shares to buy -Camlin Fine Sciences, GSK plc, GRM Overseas, Avanti Feeds, and Som Distilleries and Breweries. The stock market shall remain shut on February 26 on account of Mahashivratri. 

(Business Correspondent)