Foreign Institutional Investor interest in Indian equities, measured by the net outflows, has been hitting new lows, crossing over ₹2 lakh crore as of May 12, 2026. File
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Stock markets declined for the third consecutive day on Wednesday (December 17, 2025), with the benchmark Sensex closing lower by 120 points at a week’s low due to relentless foreign fund outflows.

The 30-share BSE Sensex edged lower by 120.21 points or 0.14% to settle at 84,559.65. During the day, it dropped 263.88 points or 0.31% to 84,415.98.

The 50-share NSE Nifty declined by 41.55 points or 0.16% to a week’s low of 25,818.55.

Among Sensex firms, Trent fell the most by 1.61%. HDFC Bank dropped by nearly 1%, emerging as a major drag on the index. ICICI Bank, Adani Ports, Bajaj Finserv, Bharat Electronics, Titan and Asian Paints were also among the laggards.

However, State Bank of India rose the most by 1.51%, helping Sensex restrict losses. Infosys, Axis Bank and Maruti were among the gainers.

“Foreign investors are pulling out funds, and emerging markets are struggling, while developed economies remain strong, showing that investors are becoming more cautious about emerging markets,” Vinod Nair, Head of Research, Geojit Investments Limited, said.

“Selling in heavyweight stocks across sectors led to broad-based weakness, while muted cues from global markets further dampened investor sentiment,” Ajit Mishra – SVP, Research, Religare Broking, said.

Analysts said a rebound in the rupee from record low levels offers temporary relief, as global uncertainty and sustained foreign selling keep upside potential limited.

The rupee rebounded sharply by over 1% in the early session to trade at the 89 level against the U.S. dollar briefly on heavy dollar selling by banks. The rupee later pared gains to close at 90.38, up by 55 points over the last record closing low of 90.93.

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth ₹2,381.92 crore on Tuesday (December 16), while Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) bought stocks worth ₹1,077.48 crore, according to exchange data.

The BSE smallcap gauge declined 0.85% and midcap index dipped by 0.53%.

Among sectoral indices, capital goods declined by 0.96%, realty (0.81%), consumer durables, industrials (0.76%), services (0.64%).

BSE Energy, IT, metal, oil & gas, tech and BSE Focused IT were the gainers.

A total of 2,694 stocks declined while 1,475 advanced and 159 remained unchanged on the BSE.

In Asian markets, South Korea’s Kospi, Japan’s Nikkei 225 index, Shanghai’s SSE Composite index, and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index ended in positive territory.

European markets were trading higher. U.S. markets ended mostly lower on Tuesday (December 16).

Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, jumped 2.12% to $60.17 per barrel.

On Tuesday (December 16), the Sensex tanked 533.50 points or 0.63% to settle at 84,679.86. The Nifty dropped 167.20 points or 0.64% to 25,860.10.

Published – December 17, 2025 05:09 pm IST

The 30-share BSE Sensex dipped 54.30 points, or 0.06%, to 85,213.36. File
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For the second day, the BSE index sensex and the NSE index nifty, surged
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Benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded on Thursday (December 11, 2025), cutting short a three-day falling streak following buying in auto and metal stocks and a rate cut by the U.S. Federal Reserve.

Rebounding from its early lows, the 30-share Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) index, Sensex, climbed 426.86 points or 0.51%, to settle at 84,818.13. During the day, it hit a high of 84,906.93 and a low of 84,150.19.

The 50-share National Stock Exchange (NSE) index, Nifty, appreciated by 140.55 points, or 0.55%, to close at 25,898.55. Following initial volatility, the Nifty gradually moved higher and closed near the day’s peak of 25,922.80 as most sectors advanced.

Among the Sensex constituents, Eternal, Tata Steel, Kotak Mahindra Bank, UltraTech Cement, Maruti Suzuki India, Sun Pharmaceuticals, Tech Mahindra, HDFC Bank, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, Infosys, Trent, Mahindra and Mahindra, Reliance Industries and HCL Technologies were the gainers.

However, Asian Paints, Bharti Airtel, Bajaj Finance, PowerGrid, Axis Bank, ICICI Bank and Titan were among the laggards.

“Domestic markets rebounded broadly following the Fed’s expected 25 basis points rate cut amid high U.S. inflation. The decline in U.S. 10-year yields indicates a moderation in future Foreign Institutional Investor (FII) outflows, which bolstered sentiment,” Vinod Nair, head of research, Geojit Investments Ltd, said.

Mr. Nair added that the auto sector excelled due to anticipated stronger demand, while IT gained traction on the prospect of increased spending. Conversely, other Asian markets experienced selling pressure over concerns about AI-driven valuations and rising Japanese yields, which negatively impacted overall domestic sentiment.

Ajit Mishra – senior vice president, research, Religare Broking Ltd said buying across IT, auto, metals, realty and banking helped offset recent weakness, supported by a decline in India Volatility Index (VIX). Steady domestic sentiment was reinforced by robust equity inflows of ₹29,894 crore in November. However, continued weakness in the rupee capped the momentum he added.

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

European markets are trading higher. Wall Street settled higher in overnight deals on Wednesday (December 10, 2025).

Meanwhile, Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) remained the net sellers of equities worth ₹1,651.06 crore on Wednesday (December 10, 2025) while Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) bought stocks worth ₹3,752.31 crore, according to the exchange data.

Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, declined 1.22% to $61.45 per barrel.

On Wednesday (December 10, 2025), the 30-share BSE index, Sensex, dropped by 275.01 points to settle at 84,391.27, while the broader NSE index, Nifty, fell by 81.65 points to close at a month’s low of 25,758.

Published – December 11, 2025 04:45 pm IST

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

Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty nosedived on Monday (December 8, 2025) after two consecutive days of gains, as investors rushed to take profits amid the unabated selling of stocks by foreign investors.

Analysts said investors turned defensive ahead of this week’s U.S. Federal Reserve policy decision, which further weakened the sentiment.

The 30-share BSE Sensex plunged by 609.68 points, or 0.71%, to close at 85,102.69. During the day, it plummeted by 836.78 points, or 0.97%, to hit the intraday low of 84,875.59.

Snapping a two-day gaining streak, the 50-share NSE Nifty declined by 225.90 points, or 0.86%, to settle at 25,960.55. In the intraday session, it dropped 294.2 points, or 1.12%, to hit a low of 25,892.25.

Among the Sensex constituents, Bharat Electronics Ltd, Eternal, Trent, Tata Steel, Bajaj Finance, Adani Ports, Bajaj Finserv, State Bank of India, PowerGrid, Asian Paints, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, Titan, NTPC, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Larsen & Toubro and Bharti Airtel were among the laggards.

Tech Mahindra, HCL Technologies, Reliance Industries and HDFC Bank were the only gainers.

“The market experienced a broad-based decline, slipping below the 26,000-mark as investors turned cautious ahead of this week’s Fed policy decision,” Vinod Nair, Head of Research, Geojit Investments Ltd, said.

He added that despite robust domestic growth figures and the RBI’s recent rate cut, short-term sentiment remains overshadowed by global monetary policy concerns, persistent FII outflows, and currency depreciation.

“Volatility was further amplified by a surge in Japanese bond yields to multi-year highs, sparking fears of a potential unwinding of the yen carry trade, Nair said.

Other Asian markets largely closed on a positive note, with South Korea’s KOSPI rising 1.34%, Shanghai’s SSE Composite index climbing by 0.54%, and Japan’s Nikkei 225 benchmark increasing by 0.13%, while Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index fell 1.23%.

The European markets were trading on a mixed note. Wall Street ended higher on Friday (December 5).

Meanwhile, foreign institutional investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth ₹438.90 crore on Friday (December 5), while Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) bought stocks worth ₹4,189.17 crore, according to exchange data.

Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, fell 0.61% to $63.37 per barrel.

On Friday (December 5), the 30-share BSE Sensex benchmark advanced 447.05 points to settle at 85,712.37, while the 50-share NSE Nifty climbed 152.70 points to close at 26,186.45.

Published – December 08, 2025 04:43 pm IST

The 30-share Sensex edged higher by 158.51 points while Nifty climbed 47.75 points. File
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Snapping the two-day rally, benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty closed lower on Friday (November 21, 2025) mainly due to weak global trends and fading hopes of a rate cut by the U.S. Federal Reserve in December.

The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 400.76 points or 0.47% to settle at 85,231.92. During the day, it tanked 444.84 points or 0.51% to 85,187.84.

The 50-share NSE Nifty dropped 124 points or 0.47% to 26,068.15. The index had rallied over 1% or 282 points to trade above 26,000 in the previous two sessions.

Among Sensex firms, Tata Steel, HCL Tech, Bajaj Finance, Bajaj Finserv, Bharat Electronics and Eternal were the major laggards.

However, Maruti, Mahindra & Mahindra, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles and ITC were among the gainers.

Analysts said better-than-expected U.S. non-farm payroll data dampened expectations of a December rate cut by the U.S. Federal Reserve. Worries about a bubble in AI-related shares also dampened investor sentiment across global markets.

Asian markets ended sharply lower. South Korea’s Kospi tanked 3.79%, Shanghai’s SSE Composite Index lost 2.45%, Japan’s Nikkei 225 index dropped 2.40% Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index fell by 2.38%.

European markets were trading in the red. U.S. markets ended in negative territory on Thursday (November 20). The Nasdaq Composite tanked 2.15%, S&P 500 declined 1.56%, and Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.84%.

“Indian markets turned volatile and settled lower, reflecting the broader decline seen across Asian equities after better-than-expected U.S. non-farm payroll data dampened the expectation of a December rate cut. Profit-booking after a brief two-day uptrend added to the cautious tone, pulling all key indices into the red, with mid and smallcaps facing sharper corrections,” Vinod Nair, Head of Research, Geojit Investments Limited, said.

The BSE smallcap and midcap indices declined 1.30% each.

All sectoral indices ended lower. Metal dropped 2.35%, followed by realty (1.89%), capital goods (1.79%), commodities (1.46%) and industrials (1.43%).

A total of 2,898 stocks declined while 1,278 advanced and 162 remained unchanged on the BSE.

On the weekly front, the BSE benchmark jumped 669.14 points or 0.79%, and the Nifty went up by 158.1 points or 0.61%.

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) bought equities worth ₹283.65 crore on Thursday (November 20), according to exchange data. Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) also bought stocks worth ₹824.46 crore.

Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, dropped 1.51% to $62.42 per barrel.

On Thursday (November 20), the Sensex jumped 446.21 points or 0.52% to settle at 85,632.68. During the day, it surged 615.23 points or 0.72% to hit a 52-week high of 85,801.70. The Nifty also hit its 52-week high of 26,246.65 during the day before closing at 26,192.15, reflecting a gain of 139.50 points or 0.54%.

Published – November 21, 2025 04:52 pm IST