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NSE Market Pulse — Tuesday, 14 July 2026: Sector Trends, Top Performers & Macro Outlook

Weekly market pulse for Tuesday, 14 July 2026: sector rotation analysis, top/bottom performing NSE sectors, commodity trends (Gold, Crude, Silver), and currency moves — AI-curated by QUANTSCASE.

Auto-generated — This post was published automatically from QUANTSCASE screener data and updates 3× daily on weekdays. For informational purposes only — not investment advice.

🤖 AI Market Analysis

Indian equity markets ended the week on a cautious note, with the Nifty 50 slipping 1.42% and the Sensex down 1.44% over the past five sessions. Despite this weekly pullback, both indices have posted positive one-month returns of 1.82% and 2.02% respectively, suggesting the broader trend remains intact. The underperformance relative to global peers like the S&P 500 (+0.65% weekly) and NASDAQ (+1.31%) highlights a risk-off tilt in domestic sentiment, possibly driven by profit booking after recent gains and a strengthening dollar index, which rose 0.88% over the month.

Sector rotation this week was dominated by a massive surge in Real Estate, with four sub-indices posting weekly gains between 9.05% and 12.51%. Financial Services also saw strong momentum, up 8.98% for the week, likely supported by expectations of steady credit growth. On the lagging side, Technology managed a 6.13% weekly gain but remains a relative underperformer in the context of its usual volatility. The standout sub-sector was Utilities - Regulated Water, soaring 36.24% in a week, while Grocery Stores in the Consumer Defensive space also rallied sharply, up 27.79%. This points to a defensive and thematic shift toward real assets and essential services.

Commodities are flashing mixed signals for NSE sectors. Brent Crude surged 13.48% this week, which could boost energy and oil marketing stocks, though the one-month decline of 6.88% suggests caution. Gold slipped 1.23% weekly, while Silver fell 2.14%, indicating a temporary pause in the precious metals rally. On the currency front, the USD/INR rose 0.61% this week and 1.14% over the month, putting pressure on import-heavy sectors like electronics and chemicals. However, a weaker USD/KRW (-2.69% weekly) could benefit Indian IT firms competing with Korean peers. The sharp rally in Copper (+3.96% weekly) and Wheat (+5.38%) signals rising input costs, which may squeeze margins for FMCG and construction-linked companies.

Looking ahead, the key watchpoints for next week include the sustainability of the Real Estate rally, given its negative three-month returns of up to 16.35%. The continued strength in crude oil and agricultural commodities will be critical for inflation-sensitive sectors. With the US Dollar Index weakening 0.39% weekly but still up on the month, any further depreciation could ease FII outflows. Investors should also monitor the VIX, which dropped 16.15% over the month, signaling easing global volatility. A decisive close above 24,500 for the Nifty 50 could confirm a resumption of the uptrend, while a break below 23,800 may invite further selling pressure.

📈 Indian Equity Indexes

Market-cap weighted returns across major NSE/BSE benchmarks.

Index 1W1M3M6M1Y
ACWI +0.50%+0.90%+7.40%+8.63%+21.70%
AEX +1.10%+1.43%+7.42%+9.44%+19.29%
Argentina -0.34%-2.90%+8.57%+4.61%+57.82%
ASX 200 -0.25%+0.05%-1.81%+0.56%+2.06%
Brazil +2.63%+3.59%-10.84%+8.06%+29.10%
CAC 40 -0.75%-0.13%+1.19%+0.51%+7.05%
Chile +119.17%+120.99%+106.61%+113.18%+101.18%
CSI 300 -0.94%+1.57%+5.04%+3.12%+22.30%
DAX -1.18%+1.09%+4.57%-0.48%+4.59%
Developed +0.18%-0.57%+3.95%+9.88%+24.68%
Dow Jones -0.79%+3.26%+8.90%+6.07%+18.34%
EAFE +0.33%-0.22%+1.64%+5.76%+17.48%
EM ETF -0.02%-2.65%+7.60%+15.00%+36.16%
EM ETF2 +0.48%+0.11%+3.47%+6.74%+19.31%
Euro Stoxx 50 -0.50%+0.95%+6.49%+4.52%+15.48%
FTSE 100 -1.33%+0.90%-0.80%+3.82%+17.74%
FTSE MIB +0.86%+2.06%+9.86%+15.90%+31.65%
Hang Seng +3.59%+0.38%-6.00%-7.62%+1.13%
HSCE +4.28%-1.39%-6.38%-11.43%-6.31%
IBEX 35 -1.41%+1.74%+6.47%+9.42%+38.36%
Israel -0.99%-4.04%-7.22%+3.38%+50.95%
Jakarta +0.89%+0.53%-13.36%-30.15%-12.08%
KOSPI -15.46%-16.21%+17.81%+50.41%+120.31%
Malaysia +2.20%+2.16%+2.35%+2.57%+10.95%
Mexico +0.42%-1.83%-3.85%+0.32%+18.31%
NASDAQ +1.31%+1.35%+12.82%+10.50%+27.06%
NIFTY 50 -1.42%+1.82%+0.01%-8.37%-5.33%
Nikkei 225 -3.58%+1.85%+20.30%+28.04%+66.08%
Russell 2000 -0.47%+1.63%+11.16%+13.12%+32.83%
S&P 500 +0.65%+2.14%+9.68%+8.42%+20.66%
Sensex -1.44%+2.02%-0.64%-9.81%-7.43%
Shanghai -0.58%-1.60%-0.48%-0.04%+15.18%
Shenzhen -1.97%-0.26%+4.30%+10.35%+42.62%
Singapore +2.87%+8.24%+10.26%+15.83%+33.74%
SMI -0.92%+3.72%+8.23%+5.97%+18.50%
South Africa -0.41%-2.75%-6.78%-8.88%+25.36%
Taiwan -3.91%+3.68%+26.17%+55.84%+101.02%
Thailand +0.57%+2.11%+11.83%+27.03%+46.79%
Turkey -2.88%-2.54%+4.01%+16.48%+36.28%
VIX +1.05%-16.15%-11.22%+7.80%-5.23%
World +0.46%+0.93%+7.28%+8.62%+21.53%

🏭 NSE Sector Performance

All sectors ranked by 1-week return (market-cap weighted). Green = gains, Red = losses.

Sector 1W1M3M6M1Y
Real Estate +12.51%+2.95%-13.10%-15.83%-1.55%
Real Estate +11.89%+1.17%-16.35%-17.31%-4.98%
Real Estate +9.81%+6.07%-11.79%-17.36%-3.69%
Real Estate +9.05%+5.80%+19.51%-4.88%-15.35%
Financial Services +8.98%+0.98%-3.75%-0.09%+18.59%
Consumer Cyclical +8.97%+3.71%-4.66%-4.02%+24.96%
Industrials +8.91%+3.17%+3.73%+1.20%+30.69%
Utilities +8.76%+9.36%+11.03%+4.39%+17.99%
Communication Services +7.96%+5.44%-3.91%-6.17%+11.50%
Technology +7.89%+2.89%-18.05%-15.00%-2.91%
Financial Services +7.87%+0.05%-5.66%-1.36%+15.52%
Real Estate +7.84%-6.26%-22.71%-21.12%-8.56%
Utilities +7.83%+8.40%+12.48%+4.75%+17.15%
Industrials +7.70%+8.02%+24.97%+20.31%+22.39%
Basic Materials +7.59%+3.49%+2.36%+6.13%+31.25%
Utilities +7.20%+15.85%+24.88%+10.99%+18.35%
Industrials +7.03%+6.75%+5.14%+1.05%+27.04%
Utilities +6.99%+15.61%+24.43%+10.46%+20.71%
Real Estate +6.85%+13.60%+21.34%+1.01%-7.94%
Consumer Cyclical +6.81%+1.79%-7.80%-6.07%+22.04%
Financial Services +6.77%+4.11%+7.32%-1.54%+5.61%
Consumer Defensive +6.71%+10.71%+3.49%-5.17%-1.40%
Utilities +6.64%+3.52%+27.97%+28.79%+36.00%
Technology +6.55%+4.80%-15.33%-13.95%-3.34%
Real Estate +6.32%-7.61%-24.11%-21.86%-15.10%
Industrials +6.28%+14.14%+16.58%+6.61%+26.03%
Real Estate +6.25%+4.96%+15.67%-4.62%-16.74%
Technology +6.13%+5.69%+8.44%-12.01%-9.40%
Industrials +6.09%+1.21%-0.22%-1.64%+25.53%
Real Estate +6.02%+6.59%+14.45%-3.36%-16.36%

🔬 Top 10 Sub-Sectors This Week

Best performing industry groups within sectors by 1-week return.

Sub-Sector / Industry Sector 1W1M3M
Utilities - Regulated Water Utilities +36.24%+21.13%+20.76%
Grocery Stores Consumer Defensive +27.79%-6.79%-15.09%
Grocery Stores Consumer Defensive +24.96%+4.12%-5.26%
Utilities - Regulated Water Utilities +23.00%+36.69%+35.18%
Grocery Stores Consumer Defensive +22.41%+12.73%-6.90%
Computer Hardware Technology +20.58%+17.60%+40.85%
Rental & Leasing Services Industrials +20.06%+7.92%-28.67%
Electronics & Computer Distribution Technology +20.01%+19.82%+67.65%
Oil & Gas Equipment & Services Energy +19.90%+41.62%+44.54%
Utilities - Regulated Water Utilities +19.84%+12.64%-33.56%

🛢️ Commodities

Commodity returns — Gold, Silver, Crude Oil, Natural Gas and more. Prices in INR/USD.

Commodity 1W1M3M6M1Y
Brent Crude +13.48%-6.88%-15.30%+32.87%+19.61%
Cocoa +1.13%+54.47%+74.83%+7.22%-35.17%
Coffee +5.46%+37.70%+16.24%-2.22%+21.17%
Copper +3.96%+2.51%+7.36%+9.57%+15.35%
Corn +3.95%+11.72%+4.49%+3.20%+14.14%
Cotton +5.37%+11.84%+8.77%+25.87%+22.46%
Crude Oil WTI +11.93%-10.11%-20.43%+33.36%+15.18%
Gasoline +2.34%-2.53%-2.98%+69.77%+38.23%
Gold -1.23%+0.10%-13.67%-8.82%+22.00%
Heating Oil +15.10%+8.18%-0.88%+78.00%+55.28%
Natural Gas -11.61%-6.51%+9.86%-8.93%-12.91%
Palladium +3.73%+6.76%-16.04%-28.87%+3.53%
Platinum +0.74%+0.05%-19.32%-26.99%+14.57%
Silver -2.14%-6.66%-21.04%-24.41%+54.18%
Soybeans -0.44%+6.86%+2.52%+13.64%+18.68%
Sugar -2.31%+7.25%+8.11%-0.67%-10.74%
Wheat +5.38%+9.42%+10.26%+24.12%+18.72%

💱 Currency Pairs

Key currency pairs and how they shifted this week.

Currency Pair 1W1M3M
AUD/USD +0.50%-1.20%-2.59%
EUR/USD +0.02%-1.37%-3.09%
GBP/USD -0.00%-0.39%-1.30%
US Dollar Index -0.39%+0.88%+2.41%
USD/BRL -1.47%+0.14%+1.51%
USD/CAD -1.07%+0.66%+2.36%
USD/CHF +0.34%+1.76%+3.40%
USD/CNY -0.56%-0.12%-0.89%
USD/IDR +0.27%+1.81%+5.53%
USD/INR +0.61%+1.14%+3.00%
USD/JPY -0.08%+1.25%+1.99%
USD/KRW -2.69%-1.45%+0.92%
USD/MXN +0.07%+1.32%+0.87%
USD/TRY +0.46%+1.66%+5.15%
USD/ZAR +0.87%+1.06%-0.07%

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