Sensex, Nifty 50 Defy Global Gloom, End Flat Amid Heavyweight Gains

Despite weak global cues and U.S. recession fears, Indian markets remain stable, with selective buying in index heavyweights supporting benchmarks.

March 11, 2025: India’s stock market showed resilience on Tuesday, March 11, as the Sensex and Nifty 50 managed to hold steady despite global market weakness and growing concerns over a U.S. economic slowdown. While early trading reflected bearish global trends, selective buying in index heavyweights helped markets recover lost ground, ultimately ending flat to mildly positive.

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The Nifty 50 closed 0.17% higher at 22,499, while the Sensex dipped slightly by 0.02% to 74,102.56. Broader market indices saw mixed performance, with the Nifty Midcap 100 rising 0.67%, while the Nifty Smallcap 100 fell 0.80%.

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📉 Global Recession Fears Impact IT Stocks

One of the worst-hit sectors was technology, as U.S. recession fears and Trump’s tariff policies dampened investor sentiment. With 50-70% of IT companies’ revenue tied to the U.S. market, the Nifty IT index plunged 2% to a seven-month low.

Morgan Stanley and Jefferies Remain Bullish on Indian Markets

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Despite recent volatility, Morgan Stanley projects a strong market rebound in 2025, suggesting that Indian equities will transition into a stock picker’s market rather than one influenced by macroeconomic factors. Similarly, Jefferies noted that India historically outperforms other emerging markets within 90-180 days following underperformance.

The firm also highlighted that India’s valuation premium has returned to average levels, making large-cap stocks attractive after the recent correction.

📊 Key Market Takeaways:

✅ Nifty 50 up 0.17%, Sensex down 0.02%
✅ Nifty Midcap 100 +0.67%, Nifty Smallcap 100 -0.80%
✅ IT stocks hit hardest due to U.S. recession fears
✅ Morgan Stanley, Jefferies optimistic about 2025 market recovery
✅ India remains attractive for stock pickers amid global uncertainty

With the Indian Premier League (IPL) season and general elections ahead, market movements are expected to remain volatile, but institutional investors continue to show faith in India’s long-term growth story.

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