Mumbai, Feb. 14 -- Indian stock market is expected to remain under pressure next week due to continued foreign fund outflows (FII selling) and weak corporate earnings, particularly for mid and small-cap companies. Concerns about tariffs and a depreciating rupee are also contributing to the negative sentiment. While recent Modi-Trump talks offer some hope for a trade deal, sustained market recovery is unlikely until FII selling abates. This will likely require a weaker dollar and lower US bond yields. The current trend of investors favoring large-cap stocks over mid and small caps is expected to continue.

According to NSDL data, FIIs have sold shares worth Rs 21034.83 crore (so far) in the secondary market during February 2025. This follo...