Defence & IT lead rally; Consumers lag

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Markets extend gains with defence, IT, and PSU banks leading the charge

Equities advanced for a second straight week, lifted by strong moves in IT, defence, and PSU banks. Midcaps continued to outperform, while volatility eased further. Consumer names, however, struggled, reflecting a rotation away from defensives into growth and high-beta plays.

📉 Index Snapshot (Weekly)

• Nifty 50: 25,114.0 🟢 ▲1.5%

• Nifty 500: 23,190.3 🟢 ▲1.6%

• Nifty Bank: 54,809.3 🟢 ▲1.3%

• Nifty Financial Services: 26,363.3 🟢 ▲1.8%

• Nifty Midcap Select: 13,083.1 🟢 ▲2.4%

• Nifty Next 50: 68,194.0 🟢 ▲1.6%

🔎 Sector Rotation

What stood out:

• Defence (+7.0%), MidSmall IT & Telecom (+5.2%), and IT (+4.3%) were the strongest gainers, signaling a decisive shift into growth sectors.

• High Beta (+3.2%) and PSU Banks (+2.9%) also outperformed, showcasing risk-on appetite.

• On the flip side, Consumer Durables (-1.0%) and Non-Cyclical Consumer (-0.7%) lagged, suggesting profit booking in staples and consumption.

• India VIX (-6.1%) dropped further, underscoring improved sentiment.

⭐ Stock Movers

Nifty 50

• Top gainers: Bharat Electronics (+7.7%), Bajaj Finance (+7.0%), Shriram Finance (+6.8%)

• Top losers: Trent (-7.2%), Titan (-2.5%), Eternal (-2.4%)

Nifty 500

• Top gainers: JBM Auto (+16.2%), NLC India (+15.0%), Hindustan Copper (+14.7%)

• Top losers: RattanIndia Enterprises (-8.9%), Godfrey Phillips (-8.5%), Trent (-7.2%)

📊 GoalFi Retail View

The week saw a broad rally with IT, defence, and PSU banks emerging as leadership pockets. Midcaps outperformed again, and falling volatility suggests traders are leaning into growth. Consumer names softened, indicating a rotation away from defensives. For retail investors, the setup highlights opportunities in cyclical leaders and sector-specific breakouts, while keeping an eye on global triggers.

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