16/05/2026
📊 Last Week in the Markets (11th – 15th May 2026)
Markets experienced a volatile week, with benchmark indices witnessing corrections while broader markets also faced pressure. Large caps, midcaps, and small caps all ended lower for the week, though small caps remained marginally positive on a year-to-date basis. Meanwhile, gold, crude oil, and the USD/INR pair continued to surge amid global uncertainty and inflation concerns.
🌍 Global Highlights
▪️ Donald Trump and Xi Jinping held a major summit in Beijing.
▪️ UAE accelerated its second West-East oil pipeline project.
▪️ Global bonds, equities, and precious metals declined.
🇮🇳 India Highlights
▪️ India’s wholesale inflation rose to 8.3% in April.
▪️ The government more than doubled import duties on gold and silver.
▪️ Petrol and diesel prices were increased by ₹3 per litre.
✨ Key Takeaway: Defensive sectors like pharma and healthcare are showing resilience, while investors continue to monitor inflation trends, global trade developments, and policy measures closely.
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