The latest monthly economic data reflects a resilient growth environment supported by strong domestic participation and improving macro fundamentals. Equity markets continued their upward trajectory, with benchmark indices like Sensex, Nifty 50, and Nifty 500 delivering steady gains, while Bank Nifty outperformed significantly, indicating strength in the banking sector.
On the monetary front, easing interest rates and stable bond yields suggest a supportive policy environment for growth. Currency trends show a moderate depreciation in INR against the USD, while commodity prices remained mixed—crude oil softened, whereas gold witnessed a sharp surge, reflecting global uncertainty and safe-haven demand.
Inflation indicators, including CPI and WPI, have moderated significantly compared to last year, providing relief and improving real returns. At the same time, strong GDP and IIP growth highlight continued economic momentum.
From an investment flow perspective, foreign institutional investors (FII) have turned positive, signaling renewed global confidence. While domestic institutional flows moderated, mutual fund participation remains robust, with SIP contributions and overall AUM reaching new highs—indicating strong retail investor confidence.
Overall, the data points toward a stable macroeconomic backdrop with sustained growth, improving liquidity conditions, and continued investor participation across markets.
Category | Indicator | Current (01 Feb-26) | Year Ago | % change |
Equity Market Pulse | Sensex | 81,666.46 | 77,505.96 | 5.37 |
Nifty 50 | 24,825.45 | 23,482.15 | 5.72 | |
Nifty 500 | 22,611.30 | 21,581.75 | 4.77 | |
Bank Nifty | 58,417.20 | 49,506.95 | 18.00 | |
Debt & Rates | Repo Rate | 5.25 | 6.5 | -19.23 |
10Y G-Sec Yield | 6.6 | 6.5 | 1.54 | |
Currency & Commodities | USD/INR | 91.69 | 86.55 | 5.94 |
Brent Crude ($/bbl.) | 65.97 | 74.66 | -11.64 | |
Gold (Rs/10gm) (24c) | 1,53,975 | 84,515 | 82.19 | |
Macro Dashboard | CPI Inflation (YoY%) | 1.33 | 3.61 | -63.16 |
WPI Inflation (YoY%) | 1.81 | 2.38 | -23.95 | |
GDP Growth (YoY%) | 8.2 | 7.4 | 10.81 | |
IIP Growth (YoY%) | 7.8 | 5 | 56.00 | |
Mutual Fund Dashboard | FII - Equity Investment (Rs. Crore) | 2,337.66 | -20,304.70 | 111.51 |
DII - Equity Investment (Rs. Crore) | 5,398.32 | 38,834.12 | -86.10 | |
MF - Equity Inflows (Rs. Crore) | 24,028.59 | 29,303.34 | -18.00 | |
Monthly Net Inflows (Rs. Crore) | 1,56,458.63 | 40,063.36 | 290.53 | |
SIP monthly contribution (Rs. Crore) | 31,002.33 | 25,999.14 | 19.24 | |
Contributing SIP Accounts (crore) | 9.92 | NA | NA | |
Avg Net AUM (Rs. Lakh crore) | 82.01 | 68.05 | 20.51 |
