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Stock markets closed lower for the second straight day on Tuesday (December 9, 2025), with the benchmark Bombay Stock Exchange index, Sensex, declining by 436 points as investors booked profits ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s policy decision.

The 30-share Bomaby Stock Exchange (BSE) index Sensex dropped 436.41 points or 0.51% to close at a nearly two-week low of 84,666.28. During the day, the barometer plunged by 719.73 points or 0.84% to hit an intraday low of 84,382.96 as blue-chip private banks, oil and IT shares retreated.

The 50-share National Stock Exchange (NSE) index Nifty dropped by 120.90 points or 0.47 per% to settle at 25,839.65. In the intraday session, it depreciated by 232.55 points or 0.89% to hit a low of 25,728.

Analysts said persistent foreign fund outflows and weak global cues weighed on the investor sentiment.

Among the Sensex constituents, Asian Paints, Tech Mahindra, HCL Technologies, Tata Steel, Maruti Suzuki India, Sun Pharmaceuticals, Tata Consultancy Services, ICICI Bank, Bajaj Finance, UltraTech Cement, Mahindra and Mahindra and Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles were the laggards.

However, Eternal, Titan, Adani Ports, Bharat Electronics Ltd., State Bank of India, Bajaj Finserv, NTPC and Bharti Airtel were among the gainers.

“Domestic equities opened lower, extending profit booking amid caution ahead of tomorrow’s U.S. Fed policy decision, rupee weakness, persistent FII outflows and ongoing uncertainty over the India-U.S. trade deal. IT stocks led the decline, while Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) banks, realty, and consumer durables gained, with small caps outperforming other indices,” Vinod Nair, head of research, Geojit Investments Ltd, said.

The U.S. Federal Reserve is set to begin its two-day policy meeting later on Tuesday (December 9, 2025), where the Central Bank’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) will decide on key benchmark interest rates for the world’s largest economy.

In Asian markets, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index, Shanghai Stock Exchange Composite, South Korea’s Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) settled lower while Japan’s Nikkei 225 benchmark ended in the green territory.

European markets are trading higher. Wall Street ended lower in overnight deals on Monday (December 8, 2025).

Mr. Nair added that global sentiment was further pressured by surging Japanese bond yields and expectations of the Bank of Japan (BoJ) tightening monetary policy at its upcoming December meeting. While the markets largely anticipate a 25-basis-point rate cut by the Fed and a rate hike by the BoJ, forward guidance for 2026 will be critical.

Meanwhile, Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth ₹655.59 crore on Monday (December 8, 2025), while Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) bought stocks worth ₹2,542.49 crore, according to exchange data.

“In the near term, Central Bank commentary, currency movement, and FII flows will steer sentiment, while domestic macro resilience is expected to provide a cushion against downside risks,” Mr. Nair said.

Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, fell 0.27% to $62.33 per barrel.

On Monday (December 8, 2025), the 30-share BSE index Sensex plunged by 609.68 points to close at 85,102.69. Snapping a two-day gaining streak, the 50-share NSE index Nifty declined by 225.90 points to settle at 25,960.55.

Published – December 09, 2025 05:36 pm IST

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Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty pared early gains to close lower for the seventh straight day on Thursday (February 13, 2025), dragged by fag-end selling in select IT and banking shares and foreign fund outflows.

The 30-share BSE Sensex dipped 32.11 points or 0.04% to settle at 76,138.97. The index stayed in the positive zone for the most part of the session. The benchmark gyrated 751.1 points between the day’s high of 76,764.53 and low of 76,013.43.

The NSE Nifty slipped 13.85 points or 0.06% to 23,031.40.

From the 30-share blue-chip pack, Adani Ports, Infosys, Tata Consultancy Services, State Bank of India, Nestle and Titan were among the laggards.

Sun Pharma, Tata Steel, Bajaj Finserv, Bajaj Finance, Kotak Mahindra Bank and Zomato were the biggest gainers.

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth ₹4,969.30 crore on Wednesday, according to exchange data.

“Despite initial market optimism driven by easing domestic inflation data, the rally lost momentum amid uncertain global cues and subdued corporate earnings. Furthermore, a surge in Chinese technology stocks, fuelled by heightened interest in artificial intelligence, redirected FIIs in pursuit of more attractive returns.

“Market participants are now closely monitoring the outcome of the Trump-Modi discussions for any trade and tariff concessions for a potential pullback rally,” Vinod Nair, Head of Research, Geojit Financial Services, said.

Continuing the downward trend, retail inflation fell to a five-month low of 4.31% in January, mainly due to a decline in the prices of vegetables, eggs, and pulses.

In Asian markets, Seoul and Tokyo settled in the positive territory while Shanghai and Hong Kong ended lower.

European markets were trading on a mixed note. U.S. markets ended mostly lower on Wednesday.

Global oil benchmark Brent crude declined 0.94% to USD 74.47 a barrel.

The BSE Sensex, which had tanked more than 900 points intra-day on Wednesday, ended at 76,171.08, down by 122.52 points or 0.16%. The Nifty dipped 26.55 points or 0.12% to 23,045.25, marking its sixth straight day of losses.

The majority of Adani Group firms ended higher, with Adani Green Energy soaring 21.72% and Adani Energy Solutions surging 15.56% on the BSE. File
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Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded on Friday (November 29, 2024), surging nearly 1% each, amid buying in frontline stocks Bharti Airtel and Reliance Industries.

The BSE benchmark Sensex jumped 759.05 points, or 0.96%, to settle at 79,802.79. During the day, it soared 880.16 points, or 1.11%, to 79,923.90.

The NSE Nifty climbed 216.95 points or 0.91%, to 24,131.10.

From the 30-share Sensex pack, Bharti Airtel, Mahindra & Mahindra, UltraTech Cement, Adani Ports, Reliance Industries, Larsen & Toubro, JSW Steel, Hindustan Unilever, Titan, and Tata Motors were the biggest gainers.

Power Grid, Nestle, State Bank of India, and Infosys were the laggards.

The majority of Adani Group firms ended higher, with Adani Green Energy soaring 21.72% and Adani Energy Solutions surging 15.56% on the BSE.

The BSE smallcap gauge climbed 0.76%, and the midcap index went up by 0.31%.

In Asian markets, Shanghai and Hong Kong settled in the positive territory while Seoul and Tokyo ended lower.

European markets were trading lower. US markets were closed on Thursday (November 28, 2024) for Thanksgiving.

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth Rs 11,756.25 crore on Thursday (November 28, 2024), according to exchange data.

Global oil benchmark Brent crude dipped 0.30% to $73.06 a barrel.

The BSE benchmark slumped 1,190.34 points, or 1.48%, to settle at 79,043.74 on Thursday (November 28, 2024). The Nifty tumbled 360.75 points, or 1.49%, to 23,914.15.

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Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty snapped the two-day rally and closed lower on Tuesday (November 26, 2024) in line with weak global market trends amid concerns over tariff threats by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump.

In a volatile trade, the 30-share Sensex declined 105.79 points or 0.13% to settle at 80,004.06. During the day, it lost 311.18 points or 0.38% to 79,798.67.

The broader NSE Nifty declined by 27.40 points or 0.11% to 24,194.50.

From the 30-share Sensex pack, UltraTech Cement, Adani Ports, Sun Pharma, NTPC, Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra, Larsen & Toubro and Power Grid were among the biggest laggards.

Asian Paints, Infosys, JSW Steel, Tata Consultancy Services and Reliance Industries were among the biggest gainers.

Global stock markets declined following concerns over U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s comment that he plans to impose new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China as soon as he takes office on January 20.

In Asian markets, Seoul, Tokyo and Shanghai settled lower while Hong Kong ended higher. European markets were trading lower. The U.S. markets ended in positive territory on Monday (November 25, 2024).

All Adani group stocks ended lower, with Adani Green Energy tumbling 7.05%.

Global oil benchmark Brent crude climbed 0.71% to $73.58 a barrel.

Benchmark equity indices surged on Monday, helped by the BJP pulling off a stunning performance in Maharashtra, winning a record number of seats to propel the party-led ruling Mahayuti alliance to a landslide victory.

The BSE benchmark jumped 992.74 points or 1.25% to settle at 80,109.85 on Monday. The Nifty surged 314.65 points or 1.32% to 24,221.90.

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) turned buyers on Monday after unabated selling for the past many days. They bought equities worth ₹9,947.55 crore, according to exchange data.

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Stock markets closed lower for the second straight day on Friday (November 8, 2024) amid relentless foreign fund outflows and losses in blue-chip stocks Reliance Industries, ICICI Bank and State Bank of India.

Benchmark BSE Sensex declined by 55.47 points or 0.07% to settle at 79,486.32. During the day, it tanked 424.42 points or 0.53% to 79,117.37.

The NSE Nifty dipped 51.15 points or 0.21% to 24,148.20.

From the 30-share Sensex pack, Asian Paints, Tata Steel, State Bank of India, Reliance Industries, NTPC, Tata Motors, ICICI Bank and IndusInd Bank were the biggest laggards.

Mahindra & Mahindra, Titan, Tech Mahindra, Infosys, Nestle and Hindustan Unilever were among the gainers.

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth ₹4,888.77 crore on Thursday, according to exchange data.

“Consolidation continued in the market as investors stayed cautious due to disappointment in earnings and the flight of FIIs. The US FED continued its rate-cutting cycle to stimulate the economy,” Vinod Nair, Head of Research, Geojit Financial Services, said.

In Asian markets, Seoul, Shanghai and Hong Kong settled lower while Tokyo ended in the positive territory. European markets were trading lower. Wall Street ended mostly higher on Thursday.

Global oil benchmark Brent crude declined 1.28% to USD 74.66 a barrel.

The BSE benchmark tanked 836.34 points or 1.04% to settle at 79,541.79 on Thursday. The Nifty dropped 284.70 points or 1.16% to finish at 24,199.35.

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Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty broke their six-day winning run on February 21 and settled with a steep fall amid fag-end selling triggered by a rush for profit booking and mixed global cues.

The 30-share benchmark Sensex stayed mostly firm during intra-day but settled 434.31 points or 0.59% lower at 72,623.09 points. It touched the intra-day low of 72,450.56, down 0.83% from previous closing level of 73,057.40 points.

Similarly, the broader Nifty also paired all its intra-day gains before closing 141.90 points or 0.64% down at 22,055.05 points. The 50-share barometer had hit a lifetime peak of 22,196.95 points on February 20 and remained mostly in the upward trajectory on February 21.

In the Sensex pack, 20 stocks ended in the red while 37 of the Nifty constituents closed the session with losses.

NTPC was the biggest loser among the Sensex constituents, ending with a loss of 2.71%. It was followed by PowerGrid, Wipro, HCLTech, L&T and Tech Mahindra.

In contrast, Tata Steel, SBI, JSW Steel and IndusInd Bank closed in the positive territory. Tata Steel gained 1.99% and SBI ended 1.51% higher.

Vinod Nair, Head of Research at Geojit Financial Services, said the Indian market is facing stiff resistance at higher levels and the valuation of a broader index is at a significant premium, leading to an unfavourable risk reward, which influences investors to book profits.

“Global markets treaded cautiously awaiting the US Federal Reserve (meeting) minutes while Chinese markets were buoyed by policy interventions.

“Concerns lingered since investors were heavily betting on a US Fed rate cut, which is put at risk by January’s higher-than-expected inflation.” he noted.

Brent crude futures, the global oil benchmark, declined 0.68% to $81.78 per barrel.

Asian stocks witnessed mixed trends while European markets were trading largely in the negative zone. The U.S. stocks ended Tuesday’s session with losses.

On February 20, Sensex continued its upward movement for the sixth straight session and jumped 349.24 points to close at 73,057.40 points while Nifty went up 74.70 points to end the day at 22,196.95 points.

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) were net sellers on February 20 as they offloaded securities worth ₹1,335.51 crore, according to exchange data.

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Equity benchmark Sensex climbed over 385 points to reclaim the 66,000 mark on Thursday (September 7), propelled by robust buying in index majors HDFC Bank, L&T and SBI amid a weak trend in global equities.

A decline in crude oil prices in the international market also supported the domestic equities, traders said.

Rising for the fifth straight day, the BSE Sensex recovered all the early lost ground and finally closed with a gain of 385.04 points or 0.58% at 66,265.56. During the day, it hit a low of 65,672.34 and a high of 66,296.90.

The Nifty advanced 116 points or 0.59% to settle at 19,727.05.

From the Sensex pack, Larsen & Toubro jumped 4.26% to emerge as the biggest gainer, followed by IndusInd Bank, Tech Mahindra, State Bank of India, HCL Technologies, Power Grid, NTPC, Axis Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, HDFC Bank and Wipro.

Mahindra & Mahindra, Infosys, UltraTech Cement and Hindustan Unilever were the major laggards.

In Asian markets, Seoul, Tokyo, Shanghai and Hong Kong ended lower.

European markets were trading in the green in early deals. The US markets ended in negative territory on Wednesday.

Global oil benchmark Brent crude declined 0.72% to $89.95 a barrel.

“The domestic market initially opened with a lacklustre performance, influenced by weak global cues. However, as the day progressed, a decline in U.S. bond yields and crude oil prices injected some positivity into the market.

“This optimism was most prominent in banking stocks. Interestingly, mid-and small-cap stocks managed to retain investor interest even though their valuations are relatively high. Nonetheless, the persistently weak trade data from China continues to cast a shadow over the global market’s outlook,” said Vinod Nair, Head of Research at Geojit Financial Services.

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth Rs 3,245.86 crore on Wednesday, according to exchange data.

In the previous session on Wednesday, fag-end buying helped the BSE benchmark climb 100.26 points or 0.15% to settle at 65,880.52. The Nifty advanced 36.15 points or 0.18% to end at 19,611.05.