Indian equity markets ended their recent four-week winning streak by closing marginally lower amid profit-booking and mixed global cues. The Nifty 50 closed at 25,722.10 and the Sensex ended at 83,938.71.
Market watchers say seven critical factors will shape the trading sentiment on Dalal Street in the coming week. Among the top ones are institutional flows and corporate earnings. Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) have been sellers, while Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) continue to provide support.
The Q2 earnings season is gaining importance as a key determinant of direction: strong results could underpin further upside, whereas disappointment may trigger fresh weakness.
In addition to these, macro-economic data releases, global rate cues, commodity price movements, currency and crude oil fluctuations, and technical market behaviour are part of the seven-factor list that investors should watch.
In short, while the market had paused its rally, the interplay of institutional flow dynamics and earnings surprises means that direction over the week ahead remains finely balanced — and responsive to new cues.
