*STOX the Money™ | MARKET THIS WEEK | 16 MAY 2025* *Performance Highlights:* • *Nifty 50* surged *4.22%* • *Sensex* gained *3.62%* • *Broader markets outperformed:* • *Nifty MidCap 100:* +7.3% (best in two months) • *Nifty SmallCap 100:* +9.2% *Stock Movers:* • *47 out of 50 Nifty stocks* ended in green. • *Top gainers (Nifty)*: BEL, Adani Enterprises, Hero MotoCorp, Jio Financial, Shriram Finance. • *Top gainers (Midcap):* Intellect Design, NBCC, Angel One, IRFC, SJVN. *Sectoral Performance:* • *Nifty Defence Index*: +11% • *Realty:* +10.9% • *Metal*: +9.22% • *CPSE, Energy*: +7.1% each • *Infrastructure, Commodities:* +4–6% • *PSU Banks, Auto, IT*: ~+6% each • *FMCG, Pharma, Healthcare:* Modest gains *Market Drivers:* • Strong *FII & DII* inflows • Easing geopolitical concerns • Positive outlook on US-China & India-US trade relations* • Falling crude prices, moderating inflation, and rate cut expectations *Outlook:* • Sentiment remains buoyant, with *broad-based recovery* driven by sector-specific strength and institutional support. *Happy Weekend.. 🫡🫡🫡*