5th March 2025 Pre-Market Analysis

Introduction

This report provides an overview of the recent market performance, key economic indicators, and notable stocks in both bullish and bearish situations as of March 5th, 2025.

Key Points

1. Market News

• • • • • GIFT Nifty is trading lower, indicating a flat to negative start.
        • Indian equity indices mark longest losing streak in 29 years.
        • Auto, IT, and FMCG sectors saw major declines.
        • US Commerce Secretary hinted at a rollback of tariffs.
        • Nasdaq is nearing correction territory.
        • Trade tensions escalate due to new tariffs by President Trump.
        • 10-year US Treasury yield falls to 4.23%, 2-year yield to 3.97%.
        • Oil prices decline (WTI crude at $67.76 per barrel).
        • Gold prices slightly lower after a previous rise.
        • Indian Rupee strengthens by 9 paise to 87.27 against USD.
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2. Technical Analysis

Nifty-50

• Formed a bullish candle but overall sentiment remains bearish.
• Support Levels: 22,104 | 22,138 | 22,191
• Resistance Levels: 21,997 | 21,964 | 21,910

Nifty Bank

• Rebounded from lower Bollinger Bands, closing 131 points higher.
• Support Levels: 48,354 | 48,460 | 48,632
• Resistance Levels: 48,010 | 47,903 | 47,732

3. Key Bullish Stocks to Watch

• Grasim Industries: Starts production at Birla Opus Paints.
• Biocon: USFDA approval for multiple drugs.
• Power Grid: Wins 3 inter-state transmission projects.
• GE Vernova T&D: Secures orders worth ₹500 crore.
• RVNL: ₹729.8 crore project from HPSEBL.
• JSW Energy: CCI approves KSK Mahanadi Power acquisition.
• ONGC Green: Acquires PTC Energy for ₹925 crore.
• Welspun Specialty: L1 bidder for ₹231.77 crore project.
• Adani Wilmar: Acquires 80% stake in GD Foods.
• Apollo Hospitals: ₹250 crore oncology center in Hyderabad.
• ABB: Invests in AI startup UptimeAI.
• Coforge: $1.56 billion partnership with Sabre Corp.
• Star Cement: Wins North Boro Hundong Limestone Block bid.
• Marsons: ₹9.49 crore order from Inox Wind.

Key Bearish Stocks to Watch

• Sobha: ₹7.27 crore GST demand.
• Sterling & Wilson: ₹59.14 crore GST demand.
• Saint-Gobain Sekurit India: CFO resignation.
• Mindteck India: CEO resignation.
• Stock in F&O ban: Manappuram Finance.

4. Sector-Wise Analysis & Volume Shockers

Top 5 Sector Indices (NSE – Weekly Performance)

• NIFTY FIN SER: +0.14%
• NIFTY FIN SER 25/50: -0.30%
• NIFTY MIDSMALL HEALTH: -0.44%
• NIFTY METAL: -0.89%
• NIFTY PRIVATE BANK: -1.13%

Top 5 Stocks with Volume Shockers

• JIO FINANCIAL: +60.40%
• IRFC: +21.70%
• UNION BANK: +9.00%
• SHREE CEMENTS: +7.60%

5. Long Build-Up & Short Build-Up Stocks

Long Build-Up Stocks (OI Change %)

• TATATECH: +61.50%
• IREDA: +56.20%
• POLICYBZR: +11.30%
• BAJAJ-AUTO: +10.80%
• BALKRISIND: +9.40%

Short Build-Up Stocks (OI Change %)

• TITAGARH
• RECLTD
• VOLTAS
• FSL
• CGPOWER

6. FIIs & DIIs Trading Activity (March 4, 2025)

• FIIs: Net sellers (-₹3,405.82 Cr in cash segment).
• DIIs: Net buyers (+₹4,851.43 Cr in cash segment).

7. Breakout Pulse Stocks

• INDIGO: +3.0%
• CASTROLIND: +2.16%
• CHOLAFIN: +2.10%

Conclusion

The market is set for a cautious start with mixed signals from international markets and local economic indicators. Investors should continue to monitor key stocks and market indices for potential movements in both bullish and bearish directions, keeping an eye on upcoming economic data and geopolitical events.