Mid-Day Market Update & Weekly Wrap: Sector-Wise Insights
Date: May 26, 2025
Author: CapitalKeeper | Market Moves That Matter
As we step into the second half of Friday’s trading session, the Indian stock market remains largely steady with a sideways to positive bias, as traders weigh the global cues, FII data, and options expiry positioning. This mid-day update also brings you a comprehensive look at how major sectors performed over the week and what lies ahead.
At 1:00 PM, the Nifty 50 is trading near 22,430, up 60 points, while the Sensex is hovering around 74,200, adding nearly 190 points. Broader markets continue to outperform, with Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100 showing more momentum.
🔥 Hot Intraday Picks – Mid Day Trading Alert (1 PM IST)
The Indian market is showing strong intraday moves in select stocks with high volume and momentum. Here are the top 5 active stocks for potential intraday opportunities:
1. Tata Steel (▲3.2%)
- Why? Strong buying in metals on rising global prices.
- Levels: Support – ₹165 | Resistance – ₹172
- Action: Buy on dips with a target of ₹170-172.
2. IRFC (▲6.5%)
- Why? Govt infra push & heavy volumes.
- Levels: Support – ₹180 | Resistance – ₹195
- Action: Momentum play – hold till ₹192-195.
3. HDFC Bank (▲1.5%)
- Why? Banking sector recovery, FII buying.
- Levels: Support – ₹1,450 | Resistance – ₹1,480
- Action: Buy near ₹1,460 for ₹1,475+ target.
4. Suzlon Energy (▲4.8%)
- Why? Renewables buzz, breakout above ₹48.
- Levels: Support – ₹47 | Resistance – ₹52
- Action: Aggressive traders can ride the uptrend.
5. Infosys (▼1.8%)
- Why? Weak IT sentiment, short-term bearish.
- Levels: Resistance – ₹1,420 | Support – ₹1,380
- Action: Sell on rise if breaks ₹1,400.
Key Intraday Tips:
✔ Stoploss is a must – Protect capital.
✔ Follow volume & price action – Avoid low-liquidity stocks.
✔ Book partial profits near resistance.
📊 Mid-Day Market Pulse
- Nifty 50: 22,430 (+0.27%)
- Bank Nifty: 47,830 (+0.10%)
- India VIX: 13.02 (down 1.5%) – suggesting lower volatility
- USD-INR: 83.36 – stable rupee supports inflows
- Crude Oil: $82.4/barrel – remains firm, could weigh on oil marketing companies
🗂 Sector-Wise Weekly Market Performance
🔹 Banking & Financials
Despite strong fundamentals, banking stocks had a flat week. Private banks like ICICI and HDFC Bank are holding ground, while PSU banks showed weakness. Traders are cautious as Bank Nifty fails to cross the 48,000 hurdle.
Weekly RSI hovers around 51–53, indicating consolidation. MACD shows a flat signal with no clear crossover yet.
🔹 Information Technology
IT stocks outperformed this week as tech indices in the U.S. rallied. Infosys and Tech Mahindra posted impressive gains. Weak rupee also supported bullishness.
RSI on most IT stocks is above 60; MACD suggests a bullish crossover in TCS and HCL Tech.
🔹 Auto
Driven by monthly sales data and EV expectations, auto stocks witnessed a positive breakout. Tata Motors and TVS Motors led the gains.
Price Action: Higher highs and higher lows on daily charts signal bullish continuation.
Ideal for short-term swing trades.
🔹 FMCG
FMCG stocks were mixed, with consumer sentiment staying steady. HUL and Dabur showed mild weakness, while ITC gained from lower agri commodity prices.
The sector continues to act as a defensive hedge in uncertain markets.
🔹 Real Estate
Realty was the star performer of the week, with stocks like DLF and Sobha surging due to positive sales forecasts and demand trends in metro cities.
RSI: Most stocks are between 65–70, suggesting overbought conditions but with continued strength.
MACD: Bullish crossovers continue to support the uptrend.
🔹 Pharma
A mixed week for pharma stocks. While Sun Pharma showed mild gains, Dr. Reddy’s and Cipla corrected post-results.
Volatility persists due to global FDA alerts and currency movement. Traders should avoid aggressive bets in this sector for now.
🔝 5 Most Active Stocks of the Day (as of Mid-Day)
| Stock Name | RSI | MACD Signal | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tata Motors | 68 | Bullish Crossover | Strong Buy |
| Infosys | 64 | Bullish Divergence | Buy |
| DLF Ltd | 72 | Positive Momentum | Overbought |
| ICICI Bank | 55 | Flat | Neutral |
| HUL | 48 | Negative Bias | Weak Hold |
📝 CapitalKeeper’s Weekly Closing Strategy
With global markets recovering and FIIs turning marginally positive in the second half of the week, the Indian market seems poised for a steady start next week. However, expiry volatility, crude oil trends, and U.S. inflation data will continue to guide investor sentiment.
📌 Traders’ Outlook:
- Focus on Auto, IT, and Realty stocks for momentum trading.
- Avoid fresh entries in Metals and Pharma till trend confirmation.
- Keep a close eye on Bank Nifty’s breakout from the 48,000 zone.
📌 Investor’s Corner:
- Continue SIPs in quality mid-cap and large-cap names.
- CapitalKeeper recommends portfolio check-ups ahead of the next earnings season.
- Watch our platform for RSI breakout scans and weekly MACD filtered ideas.
💡 Final Thoughts from CapitalKeeper
This week has been a mixed bag for Indian equities with sector rotation at play. While midcaps and small caps show optimism, caution is warranted ahead of key macro numbers.
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