Indian equities posted modest gains on Friday, with the S&P BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty both rising 0.3%, primarily driven by weaker U.S. growth data which bolstered expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts. Despite this positive sentiment, a cautious undertone prevailed ahead of India's exit poll and general election results. Key Nifty performers included UltraTech Cement and Bajaj Finance, climbing 2-3%, while Tata Consumer Products and Kotak Mahindra Bank saw declines exceeding 1%.
Indian equities posted modest gains on Friday, with both the S&P BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty advancing 0.3%. This uptick was primarily catalyzed by weaker-than-expected U.S. growth data, which subsequently drove down the dollar and bond yields, bolstering investor expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts later in the year. This external macro development provided a tailwind for emerging market assets. Despite the positive global cues, a notable cautious undertone permeated the market ahead of India's general election results, due early next week. This domestic political uncertainty likely capped further upside, reflecting investor prudence regarding potential policy shifts or market volatility post-election. Sectoral performance within the Nifty was mixed, indicating selective investor positioning. Key beneficiaries included UltraTech Cement, Bajaj Finance, Larsen & Toubro, Mahindra & Mahindra, and Adani Enterprises, which climbed 2-3%. Conversely, defensive plays and some financial stocks like Tata Consumer Products, Kotak Mahindra Bank, and LTIMindTree experienced declines exceeding 1%.
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