Markets This Week: Trump Tariffs, Q4 Earnings, and Inflation Data to Steer Truncated Week

As volatility spikes and global trade tensions escalate, Indian investors brace for a data-heavy, holiday-shortened week. Nifty 50 eyes 22,900 resistance as tech and banking earnings take centre stage.

April 13, 2025: The Indian stock market is entering a critical week, driven by a mix of domestic cues and global turmoil. Investors will closely track Q4 earnings reports from major IT and private banks, retail and wholesale inflation figures, and the ripple effects of US-China tariff tensions reignited by President Donald Trump.

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Last week saw steep market swings. The Nifty 50 index touched a low of 21,743.65 before rebounding sharply to close at 22,828.55, up 1.92% in the final session. Meanwhile, BSE Sensex gained 1.77% to end at 75,157.26. However, the broader market still registered minor weekly losses.

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🔍 Key Market Triggers for the Week Ahead:

• Q4 Earnings: Infosys, Wipro, ICICI Bank, and HDFC Bank will unveil their results.
• Macro Data: CPI and WPI inflation data will offer cues on the RBI’s next move.
• Global Trade War: Tensions persist despite a 90-day US tariff pause (excluding China).
• FII vs DII Flows: Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) offloaded over ₹31,000 crore in April, while DIIs remain net buyers.
• Technical Levels: Nifty faces key resistance at 22,900. Sustained close above this level could lead to a rally towards 23,400.

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Amid the geopolitical noise, analysts suggest India’s relatively stable macroeconomic fundamentals — falling inflation, easing interest rates, and robust domestic flows — offer medium-term resilience.

DR VK Vijayakumar of Geojit said, “Even with global headwinds, India remains a standout performer. A return of FPI inflows is likely once clarity returns.”

The coming week will also see limited activity on the IPO front. No major listings are scheduled, keeping the focus firmly on secondary market triggers and earnings reaction.

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