Weekly Market Round-up: Sensex, Nifty Slip for Second Week, RBI’s Liquidity Push, and More – Key Highlights

Nifty dips below 22,800, auto stocks hit hardest, RBI announces $10-billion forex swap, and QIP struggles for India Inc.

February 22, 2025: 1. Markets Continue to Fall as Nifty Slips Below 22,800

For the second straight week, Indian equity markets ended in the red, with Nifty falling below 22,800 for the first time since June 2024. Foreign outflows and concerns over new US tariffs weighed on investor sentiment.

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🔻 Top Market Trends:

Nifty Auto was the worst-performing index, closing in the red for the 11th time in the last 13 sessions, led by a sharp decline in Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M).
Midcaps snapped a two-day relief rally, pulling down the broader market.
Only the Nifty Metal index showed resilience, while all other sectoral indices ended lower.

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📉 Key Losers:

Auto sector stocks led the decline.
Tata Steel and Hindalco managed marginal gains in an otherwise weak market.

2. RBI Injects $10 Billion to Address Liquidity Crunch

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced a record $10-billion forex swap to address liquidity concerns in the financial system.

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💰 Key Details of the Swap:

Swap Type: Dollar/Rupee Buy/Sell Auction
Execution Date: February 28, 2025
Reversal Date: March 6, 2028
The RBI will buy dollars for immediate delivery and sell them for delivery after three years to manage liquidity.

This move comes amid increasing inflationary concerns and tight financial conditions.

3. QIP Struggles: 69 Out of 95 Companies Trade Below Issue Price

In 2024, Indian companies raised a record ₹1.4 lakh crore via Qualified Institutional Placements (QIPs). However, nearly two-thirds of these stocks are currently trading below their issue price.

📊 QIP Snapshot:

95 companies raised funds through QIP in 2024.
Only 26 companies have stocks trading above their QIP price.
Investors remain cautious amid market volatility and foreign outflows.

4. Corporate News Highlights

📉 Tata Steel CEO Warns of US Trade Risks:
Tata Steel CEO T.V. Narendran highlighted concerns over US tariffs that could impact the Indian steel industry.

📡 Airtel vs. Starlink – Mittal Stands Firm:
Bharti Airtel’s Sunil Mittal reassured investors that Airtel remains a leader in satellite connectivity, despite growing competition from Elon Musk’s Starlink.

💰 Gautam Adani’s Net Worth Drops by $12 Billion in 2025

Adani’s wealth decline is second only to Elon Musk’s losses this year.
Market pressures and global economic factors are affecting Adani Group stocks.

5. IPO Watch: boAt Plans ₹2,000 Crore Listing

boAt has filed for an IPO worth ₹2,000 crore through a confidential filing—a strategy similar to Swiggy.
The wearable tech company aims to capitalize on strong market demand despite recent QIP struggles.

6. Legal Battle: Delhi High Court Continues Copyright Case Against OpenAI

The case raises concerns about AI model training and access to copyrighted content.
The outcome could impact AI policies in India and abroad.

Market Snapshot – Key Stock Movements

Company	Value (₹)	Change (₹)	% Change
Hindalco Industries	653.55	+14.75	+2.31%
Tata Steel	140.76	+2.72	+1.97%
SBI Life Insurance	1495.40	+25.60	+1.74%
Eicher Motors	4962.45	+74.05	+1.51%
Larsen & Toubro	3315.10	+39.30	+1.20%

Conclusion

This week, markets remained under pressure, with foreign outflows and US trade policies playing a major role in investor caution. RBI’s $10-billion swap aims to stabilize liquidity, while QIP struggles reflect investor uncertainty. Corporate leaders like Tata Steel’s CEO and Airtel’s Sunil Mittal raised concerns, while boAt’s IPO plans signal optimism in the startup space.

💡 Next week, investors will watch for:

RBI’s liquidity impact after the $10-billion swap.
Further market reaction to US trade policies.
boAt’s IPO details and potential market response.

Stay tuned for more updates on the evolving market trends! 🚀📈

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Stock Market News, Nifty Below 22800, RBI Forex Swap, Indian Economy Updates, QIP Struggles, Tata Steel Trade Risks, boAt IPO, Gautam Adani Wealth Drop, OpenAI Copyright Case, Bharti Airtel vs Starlink

Misha Bhatia