Late Sell-Off Drags Nifty Below Key Support; IT Emerges as Sole Bright Spot - Paper by Pocketful
Market Recap: 29th May, 2026
Stock News Highlights
Coffee Day Enterprises (+20.00%): Stock surged and hit the upper circuit after strong Q4FY26 earnings. Net profit stood at ₹132 crore versus a loss last year, while total income increased 5.1% YoY.
Bharat Dynamics (-6.05%): Stock declined sharply after weak Q4FY26 results, with net profit falling 59% YoY to ₹113 crore and revenue dropping 73% YoY. Brokerages cited execution delays affecting revenue recognition, though they maintained that the company’s long-term growth outlook remains supported by a strong missile order pipeline. The board also recommended a dividend of ₹0.40 per share.
Wockhardt (+14.70%): Stock rose sharply after receiving Indian regulatory approval for its breakthrough antibiotic Zaynich. The rally was further supported by strong Q4FY26 results, with net profit at ₹166 crore and revenue rising 30% YoY to ₹965 crore.
Natco Pharma (-13.60%): Stock dropped sharply following weak Q4FY26 results, with net profit falling 34% YoY to ₹268 crore. The stock touched an intraday low of ₹1,018 before recovering marginally.
Sectoral Performance
IT | Nifty IT (+0.60%): Index traded higher and emerged as the top sectoral gainer, led by gains in Infosys, Wipro, TCS & Coforge. Sentiment remained positive on strong global tech cues, AI-driven growth optimism, and expectations of improved deal flow.
Oil & Gas | Nifty Oil & Gas (-2.47%): Index declined for the fourth consecutive session, led by losses in Reliance Industries, ONGC & BPCL. Sentiment remained weak due to profit booking, concerns over refining margins, and subdued outlook for energy stocks despite easing crude oil prices.
PSE | Nifty PSE (-2.37%): Index traded lower with all constituents ending in the red. Sentiment remained weak amid broad-based selling in PSU stocks, profit booking after recent gains, and concerns over stretched valuations in select government-owned companies.
Metal | Nifty Metal (-2.02%): Index traded lower led by losses in Tata Steel, Hindalco & JSW Steel. Sentiment remained subdued due to weakness in global metal prices, concerns over demand recovery, and profit booking across major metal counters.
Market Insights
Technical Level: Nifty opened with a flat start and witnessed volatile movement during the session. The index attempted to move higher but faced resistance near 24,000. Selling pressure emerged at higher levels, dragging the index lower throughout the day. Sharp selling in the final hour pushed Nifty towards its support zone near 23,490 by the close.
Advance-Decline Ratio: Market breadth remained weak with 1,145 advances against 2,171 declines, indicating broad-based selling pressure and cautious investor sentiment across sectors.
The Big Picture: Market sentiment remained cautious after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened Oman over its potential role in managing trade through the Strait of Hormuz alongside Iran. The development heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, raising concerns over global oil supplies, energy prices, and broader market stability.
FII/DII Activity (May 27, 2026):DII remained net buyers with inflows of ₹1,042.70 crore, while FII turned net sellers with outflows of ₹1,043 crore. Mixed institutional flows reflected a cautious market sentiment amid global geopolitical concerns.
Watch Out For Tomorrow
IPO Corner: Aureate Tradde SME IPO opened for subscription today and is set to attract investor attention amid ongoing activity in the SME IPO segment.
Macro: USA ISM Manufacturing PMI (May) & Korea Exports YoY (May) data will be released, offering key insights into global manufacturing activity and trade trends.
Index Watch: Nifty opened flat and witnessed high volatility during the early session. The index remained under pressure throughout the day and saw sharp selling near the close, breaking the crucial support level of 23,870. Weak global cues and concerns over lower-than-expected earnings weighed on sentiment. The index formed its next support near 23,450, while immediate resistance is placed at 23,870.
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