The stock market is expected to rise this week, looking at factors such as retail and wholesale inflation data, industrial production, and foreign investment. After the results of the Delhi elections announced on Saturday, the market may open higher on Monday. Factors That Will Determine the Market's Movement This Week 1. Retail and Wholesale Inflation: Retail inflation data for the month of January will be released on February 12, which the market will be watching closely. Due to cheaper food items, the retail inflation rate in December fell to a 4-month low of 5.22%. In November, the inflation rate was at 5.48%. The wholesale inflation data for the month of January will be released on February 14. In December, wholesale inflation increased to 2.37%. Prior to this, it was at 1.89% in November. Prices of potatoes, onions, eggs, meat-fish, and fruits had increased in wholesale. 2. Industrial Production Data: IIP data will be released on February 12. In November, IIP rose to a six-month high of 5.2%. It was 3.7% in October. The increase in IIP was due to a favorable base effect along with growth in manufacturing, capital goods, and consumer durables. Manufacturing sector alone accounts for 78% of IIP. Manufacturing, meaning what is produced in industries, such as cars, textiles, steel, cement, etc. In November, manufacturing growth reached an eight-month high of 5.8%. It was 4.4% in October and 1.3% in November 2023. 3. BJP Government in Delhi: The results of the 70 seats of the Delhi Assembly were announced on Saturday. The BJP achieved a clear majority after 26 years. BJP won 48 seats and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) won 22 seats. The BJP's victory has created a positive atmosphere in the market. According to Geojit Financial Services' Chief Investment Strategist V K Vijayakumar, the excellent budget and interest rate cuts are gradually improving market sentiment. Meanwhile, the BJP's victory in the Delhi elections is likely to have a positive impact on the market in the short term. Stock broking firm, Mantri Finmart, founder, Arun Mantri, said, "A Landslide victory of BJP will boost investor sentiments on the street." Mantri Finmart: Delhi based stocks will be in strong focus on Monday The ace market expert has said, "Stocks which are Delhi based will definitely be in focus on Monday's trading session." Among the stocks, Mantri expects IGL, Tata Power and NBCC to be in action next week. 4. Domestic and Foreign Investors: Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) have sold shares worth ₹10,179.40 crore in the cash segment so far this month. Meanwhile, Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) have purchased shares worth ₹7,274.05 crore during this period. Earlier in the month of January, foreign institutional investors sold shares worth ₹87,374.66 crore in the cash segment. Meanwhile, domestic institutional investors bought shares worth ₹86,591.80 crore during this period. Foreign investors have been net sellers for 4 consecutive months. 5. IPO and Listing: In the mainboard segment, Ajax Engineering, Hexaware Technologies, and Quality Power are set to open for subscription.Original Article