On the services front, exports rose significantly to USD 35.03 billion in February 2025, up from USD 28.33 billion in February 2024. Imports also saw an increase, reaching USD 16.55 billion compared to USD 15.23 billion in the previous year.
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Among Nifty-listed companies, 38 stocks advanced while 12 saw declines. IndusInd Bank, SBI Life, Bajaj Finserv, Tata Motors, and Larsen & Toubro emerged as the top gainers, while Infosys, HCL Tech, Wipro, BPCL, and Britannia were among the worst performers in early trade.
The Delhi National Capital Region (NCR) office market recorded a 61 per cent year-on-year increase in net absorption, the highest among the top 7 cities, to reach 9.5 million square feet in 2024, said a report by ANAROCK.
Indian port industry will grow at the rate of 4-7 per cent over the next five years, supported by rising imports, a decline in freight costs, and the normalization of global supply chains, according to a report by Motilal Oswal.
The rise of quick commerce has caused a significant decline in the sale of food, beverages and confectionery in urban centers, as 52 per cent of physical store retailers reported experiencing the drop, according to a report by global consulting firm PwC.
China's exports are struggling as US tariffs intensify, with business leaders and economists warning of significant economic consequences. Many companies have shifted production to other countries, while business confidence remains low.
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The passenger vehicle segment continued its strong performance, achieving its highest-ever February sales. A total of 3,77,689 units were sold, reflecting a 1.9 per cent increase compared to 3,70,786 units in February 2024.
Among Nifty companies, 18 stocks advanced, while 31 declined, and one remained unchanged. ONGC, BEL, Tata Steel, IndusInd Bank, and Power Grid emerged as the top gainers, while Sriram Finance, M&M, Bajaj Auto, Eicher Motors, and Adani Ports were the top losers in early trading.
India's inflation outlook showed a significant improvement in February 2025, as the year-on-year Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate stood at 3.61 per cent, marking a decline of 65 basis points from the previous month.
Amid the stock market sell-off, the mutual fund industry in India had a tough February, with a decline of around Rs 3 lakh crore in overall assets under management (AUM).