Market News

Tuesday's trading session was nothing short of sluggish, as markets tiptoed along narrow price bands, unsure of their next move. Let’s break down what happened in the market — technically and in the derivatives space — and what traders should keep in mind for the day ahead.

The Reserve Bank of India recently cut the repo rate by 50 basis points to 5.5% , while also slashing the Cash Reserve Ratio by 100 basis points. That’s a big move—injecting ₹2.5 lak h crore into the system and making borrowing cheaper across the board.

The International Energy Agency has proposed releasing up to 400 million barrels of oil from global strategic reserves to stabilise markets amid supply disruptions and rising geopolitical tensions.

India raises gas supply to fertiliser plants to 95% of average use, boosts LPG and CGD allocations, and introduces reforms to ensure energy stability amid tensions in West Asia.