Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty declined in early trade on Tuesday (December 16, 2025) as persistent foreign fund outflows and weak global market trends dented investors’ sentiment.

The 30-share Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) index, Sensex, declined 363.92 points to 84,849.44 during initial trade. The 50-share National Stock Exchange (NSE) Nifty dropped 106.65 points to 25,920.65.

From the Sensex firms, Eternal, Axis Bank, HCL Tech, Infosys, Tata Steel, and Bharat Electronics were among the major laggards. However, Bharti Airtel, Asian Paints, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, and Titan were among the gainers.

In Asian markets, South Korea’s Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI), Japan’s Nikkei 225 index, Shanghai Stock Exchange Composite index and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index quoted lower. U.S. markets ended in negative territory on Monday (December 15, 2025).

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth ₹1,468.32 crore on Monday, while Domestic institutional investors (DIIs) bought stocks worth ₹1,792.25 crore, according to exchange data.

“Major equity indices on Wall Street closed lower amid a risk-off sentiment ahead of key economic data releases, including non-farm payrolls, retail sales, and inflation figures, which could influence the future course of monetary policy. Asian markets also opened lower, with cautious traders paring positions ahead of the Bank of Japan’s crucial monetary policy decision later this week,” Ponmudi. R, chief executive officer of Enrich Money, an online trading and wealth tech firm, said.

On the domestic front, persistent FII outflows and continued pressure on the rupee near record lows remain key near-term headwinds, Mr. Ponmudi said.

“However, strong participation from domestic institutional investors and retail flows continues to provide a cushion against deeper downside risks. In this backdrop, markets are expected to respect key technical levels rather than exhibit aggressive trending behaviour,” Mr. Ponmudi added.

Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, declined 0.54% to $60.23 per barrel.

On Monday (December 15, 2025), the Sensex dipped 54.30 points or 0.06% to settle at 85,213.36. The Nifty edged lower by 19.65 points or 0.08% to 26,027.30.

Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty declined in early trade on Monday (December 15, 2025) in-tandem with a weak trend in global markets and persistent foreign fund outflows. Also, uncertainty over an India-U.S. trade deal weighed on investors’ sentiment, analysts said.

The 30-share Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) index, Sensex, declined 384.39 points to 84,883.27 in early trade. The 50-share National Stock Exchange (NSE) index, Nifty, edged lower by 122.9 points to 25,924.05.

From the Sensex firms, Mahindra and Mahindra, Bharti Airtel, Trent, NTPC, Bajaj Finserv and Power Grid were among the major laggards. However, Asian Paints, Hindustan Unilever, UltraTech Cement, Bharat Electronics and Tata Steel were the gainers.

In Asian markets, South Korea’s Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI), Japan’s Nikkei 225 index, Shanghai Stock Exchange Composite index and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index quoted lower.

U.S. markets ended lower on Friday (December 12, 2025).

“Globally, Asian markets are trading lower this morning, led by weakness across Japan and South Korea, as investors turn cautious ahead of key economic data releases from the U.S. and China. U.S. equities closed lower on Friday (December 12, 2025), while Nasdaq futures continue to signal stress within tech-heavy segments,” Ponmudi R., chief executive officer of Enrich Money, an online trading and wealth tech firm, said.

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth ₹1,114.22 crore on Friday (December 12, 2025), while Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) bought stocks worth ₹3,868.94 crore, according to exchange data.

“A major drag on the market continues to be the elusive India-U.S. trade deal which is impacting India’s exports to the U.S., widening of trade deficit and continuous depreciation in the rupee,” V.K. Vijayakumar, chief investment strategist, Geojit Investments Limited, said.

Rupee depreciated 9 paise to an all-time low of 90.58 against U.S. dollar in early trade on Monday (December 15, 2025). Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, climbed 0.52% to $61.43 per barrel.

On Friday (December 12, 2025), the Sensex climbed 449.53 points or 0.53% to settle at 85,267.66. The Nifty surged 148.40 points or 0.57% to 26,046.95.

Benchmark stock index Sensex rallied nearly 450 points while broader index Nifty closed above 26,000 level on Friday (December 12, 2025) following buying in metal shares and positive global trends.

Rising for the second day, the 30-share Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) index, Sensex, climbed 449.53 points or 0.53% to settle at 85,267.66. During the day, it jumped 502.69 points or 0.59% to 85,320.82.

The 50-share National Stock Exchange (NSE) index, Nifty, surged 148.40 points or 0.57% to 26,046.95.

Among Sensex firms, Tata Steel, Eternal, UltraTech Cement, Larsen and Toubro, Maruti and Bharti Airtel were the major gainers.

However, Hindustan Unilever, Sun Pharma, ITC and Asian Paints were among the laggards.

“Global risk appetite improved after the U.S. Fed rate cut, boosting liquidity optimism and lifting domestic equities despite the rupee hitting record lows and continued Foreign Institutional Investors outflows. Broader indices are showing buying interest, bouncing back post recent consolidation,” Vinod Nair, head of research, Geojit Investments Limited, said.

In Asian markets, South Korea’s Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI), Japan’s Nikkei 225 index, Shanghai Stock Exchange Composite index and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index settled in positive territory.

European markets were quoting higher. U.S. markets ended mostly higher on Thursday (December 11, 2025).

Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, dipped 0.05% to $61.25 per barrel.

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth ₹2,020.94 crore on Thursday (December 11, 2025), while Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) bought stocks worth ₹3,796.07 crore, according to exchange data.

On Thursday (December 11, 2025), the Sensex climbed 426.86 points or 0.51% to settle at 84,818.13. The Nifty went up by 140.55 points or 0.55% to 25,898.55.