The Indian stock market ended Friday’s session on a cautious note as investors took a breather after recent highs. Both benchmark indices saw modest declines, led by weakness in IT, metal, and auto sectors.
Despite pressure from major sectors, banking and pharma stocks offered some resistance to deeper losses.
Sectors under pressure included Auto, IT, and Metals, reflecting global tech weakness and soft commodity pricing.
While the broader market cooled, AI-led transformation in banking and healthcare is still quietly gaining momentum. With pharma stocks like Dr. Reddy’s and large banks such as HDFC Bank seeing smart moves, it's a signal that investors are gradually pricing in digital resilience and tech-integrated business models—even on red days.
Expect AI-backed sectors to remain a key growth driver as India’s earnings and infrastructure cycles mature.
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