📊 Weekly Equity Market Wrap – July 1st Week, 2025
Latest performance trends, sector highlights, and mutual fund insights
As we wrap up the first week of July 2025, the Indian equity markets displayed a mixed performance across indices and sectors, with global cues, economic data, and profit booking influencing trends. In this detailed market wrap, we break down the movement in key indices, spotlight outperforming and underperforming sectors, and examine mutual fund performance for the week.
Whether you’re a long-term investor or short-term trader, staying updated with weekly trends is key to better investing decisions.
📉 Key Index Performance (as of July 5, 2025)
| Index | 1 Week | 3 Month | 6 Month | 1 Year | 3 Year | 5 Year | 10 Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | -0.7% | 11.2% | 6.1% | 4.8% | 17.1% | 19.1% | 11.6% |
| BSE SENSEX | -0.7% | 10.7% | 5.3% | 4.2% | 16.1% | 18.3% | 11.5% |
| Nifty 500 | -0.2% | 13.3% | 3.8% | 2.8% | 20.5% | 22.0% | 12.9% |
| BSE LargeMidCap | -0.4% | 12.1% | 4.1% | 2.2% | 19.0% | 20.6% | 12.2% |
Market View:
The frontline indices ended the week in the red with the Nifty 50 and Sensex each slipping 0.7% due to weak global sentiment and sectoral drag. However, broader indices like Nifty 500 and Midcap indices outperformed, indicating strength in mid- and small-cap stocks.
🌎 Global Market Performance
| Index | 1 Week | YTD (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Dow Jones | +3.3% | 10.6% |
| Nasdaq | +2.1% | 24.5% |
| S&P 500 | +2.3% | 16.4% |
| Hang Seng | -1.5% | 4.7% |
| Gold | +1.2% | 9.7% |
| Silver | +1.8% | 15.9% |
Insight:
US indices were strong this week, especially the Dow Jones and Nasdaq, helped by technology and financials. In contrast, Hang Seng remained under pressure due to macroeconomic concerns in China. Commodities like gold and silver continue their bullish trend, supporting diversification strategies.
🧭 Sectoral Performance – What Moved the Market
| Sector Index | 1 Week | 3 Month | 1 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nifty Pharma | +2.1% | +8.9% | +10.9% |
| Nifty Healthcare | +2.1% | +9.6% | +14.9% |
| Nifty IT | +0.9% | +16.9% | +3.8% |
| Nifty Oil & Gas | +1.4% | +18.4% | -2.5% |
| Nifty Auto | -0.1% | +16.4% | -5.5% |
| Nifty Financial Services | -1.7% | +8.4% | +12.5% |
| Nifty FMCG | -0.7% | +1.7% | -4.1% |
🔼 Outperforming Sectors:
- Pharma & Healthcare: Investors shifted to defensives amid volatility.
- IT & Oil & Gas: Strong global demand and cost control aided performance.
🔽 Lagging Sectors:
- Financial Services & FMCG: Weak sentiment and rising input costs weighed on these stocks.
🔍 Style & Factor-Based Index Performance
| Index | 1 Week | 3 Month | 1 Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nifty Low Volatility 50 | -0.2% | +9.6% | +6.1% |
| Nifty 200 Alpha 30 | -0.2% | +17.7% | -9.2% |
| Nifty 200 Momentum 30 | -1.3% | +16.7% | -13.3% |
| Nifty 200 Quality 30 | +0.4% | +13.6% | -0.1% |
| Nifty 200 Value 30 | +0.4% | +10.4% | -2.5% |
Insight:
Smart beta strategies like Quality and Value outperformed this week, while Momentum and Alpha saw negative returns. This shift suggests investor preference is moving toward fundamentally strong and undervalued stocks in the current environment.
💰 Mutual Fund Performance Snapshot
| Fund Category | 1 Week | 3 Month | 1 Year | 5 Year | 10 Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large Cap | -0.6% | +11.0% | +3.4% | +20.0% | +12.1% |
| Large & Mid Cap | -0.1% | +14.0% | +4.0% | +24.7% | +14.5% |
| Mid Cap | +0.3% | +16.8% | +3.1% | +28.8% | +16.0% |
| Small Cap | +1.0% | +17.4% | +2.0% | +33.3% | +17.2% |
| Flexi Cap | -0.2% | +13.0% | +2.4% | +22.3% | +13.6% |
| Multi Cap | +0.2% | +14.4% | +3.7% | +26.1% | +14.9% |
| ELSS (Tax Saving) | +0.1% | +4.8% | +6.4% | +11.2% | +8.0% |
| Aggressive Hybrid | -0.1% | +10.2% | +5.0% | +19.2% | +11.7% |
| Balanced Advantage | 0.0% | +8.1% | +5.7% | +14.3% | +10.0% |
💡 Mutual Fund Insights:
- Small Cap and Mid Cap funds continue to deliver impressive long-term CAGR returns.
- ELSS funds offered modest gains, suitable for tax-saving and long-term investors.
- Balanced funds and hybrid strategies offer risk-controlled exposure for conservative investors.
🔑 Key Takeaways for Investors
- Market Correction = Opportunity:
A minor weekly dip doesn’t change long-term growth trends. Use corrections to accumulate quality stocks or SIP into equity mutual funds. - Mid and Small Caps are Resilient:
These segments are showing strong relative performance. Long-term investors may consider diversified exposure here. - Focus on Sector Rotation:
Pharma, Healthcare, and IT are gaining traction again. Monitor themes like Digital Health, AI, and Energy. - Global Trends Still Supportive:
US markets are outperforming, helping India’s IT and export-focused businesses. - Gold & Silver for Diversification:
With double-digit returns YTD, precious metals remain attractive for portfolio hedging.
📢 Final Thoughts
The week ending July 5, 2025, saw the markets take a breather, but under the surface, sectoral rotation and smart money moves are keeping things interesting. Investors should keep a balanced outlook, focusing on high-quality stocks, steady SIPs in mutual funds, and diversified exposure across themes and asset classes.
📝 Disclaimer:
Investments in the securities market are subject to market risk. Please read all related documents carefully before investing. Past performance is not a guarantee of future returns.