India’s Nifty 50 index fell 0.3%, closing below 25,900 as broad-based selling weighed on equities. Weakness in IT and metals dragged the market lower, while select banking and pharma stocks provided limited support. Global uncertainties and continued foreign investor outflows added to the cautious sentiment across Dalal Street.
Market Update: Nifty 50 Ends Lower
The Indian equity market witnessed a subdued session, with the Nifty 50 closing at 25,877, down 0.3%, reflecting investor caution amid global and domestic pressures. The Sensex mirrored this decline, slipping nearly 780 points to 84,181, underscoring weakness across major sectors.
Key Highlights:
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Index Performance: Nifty 50 closed at 25,877, losing 264 points.
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Sensex Movement: The BSE Sensex dropped 780 points, ending at 84,181.
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Sectoral Pressure: IT and metals led the decline, dragging overall sentiment.
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Resilient Stocks: IDFC First Bank and Panacea Biotec managed gains despite the downturn.
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Investor Sentiment: Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) continued selling, adding to market pressure.
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Global Factors: Concerns over geopolitical tensions and commodity price weakness influenced trading behavior.
The inability of the market to sustain key support levels signals caution ahead, with investors closely monitoring global developments and domestic earnings for further direction.
Sources: NSE India, LiveMint, CNBC-TV18