The market sentiment continues to remain weak as investors offload holdings in frontline and sectoral stocks, with no major positive triggers to support a recovery. Foreign fund outflows and a weakening rupee against the US dollar have further added to the downward pressure, leading to persistent selling across broader indices.
Comparing the Current Midcap Correction to Past Declines
The Nifty Midcap index has fallen 19% from its peak in September 2024 to February 2025, marking one of its steepest declines in recent years. Here’s how it compares to previous major corrections:
- October 2021 – March 2022: The index dropped 18% over five months.
- April 2022 – June 2022: A sharp decline of 20% was witnessed in just two months.
- February 2020 – March 2020 (COVID-19 crash): The biggest historical fall, with the index plunging 40% in a single month.
With the ongoing correction deepening, investors are questioning whether this is just another cyclical pullback or a signal of a prolonged downturn.
Market Closing This Week (February 16, 2025)
- Sensex: 75,939.21
- Nifty: 22,929.25
- Bank Nifty: 49,099.45
- Midcap Nifty: 11,090.05
With heavy selling pressure across sectors, market participants will be closely watching the coming sessions to see if indices find support levels or if the downtrend continues further.
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