Mumbai, Feb. 7 -- The domestic equity benchmarks experienced modest losses this week, primarily driven by several key factors. The major union budget event led by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman impacted investor confidence. Further, on the monetary policy front, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) made a significant move by slashing interest rates for the first time in nearly five years, as expected, in an effort to revive economic growth. Additionally, concerns over trade tariffs raised by President Donald Trump further pressured market sentiment. These developments combined to create a cautious market environment this week.

In the week ended on Friday, 07 February 2025, the S&P BSE Sensex declined 359.62 points or 0.46% to settle at 7...