India’s Nifty 50 index fell 0.68% on Tuesday, closing at 25,586.35 amid widespread selling and weak sectoral performance. FIIs continued offloading positions, while global uncertainties and tepid earnings weighed on sentiment. Analysts expect volatility to persist, with investors advised to stay cautious and track macroeconomic developments.
                                        
                        
	India’s benchmark Nifty 50 index closed provisionally 0.68% lower on Tuesday, settling below the 25,600 mark amid broad-based selling pressure and cautious investor sentiment. The index dropped 177 points to end at 25,586.35, reflecting growing unease over global and domestic economic signals.
	 
	Key market highlights:
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		Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) continued their selling streak, adding to downward pressure across sectors.
 
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		Auto, metal, IT, and banking stocks led the decline, with notable losses in Power Grid and Eternal, each down over 3%.
 
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		Consumer durables and media stocks offered some relief, posting modest gains despite the broader weakness.
 
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		Uncertainty around the U.S. Federal Reserve’s rate stance and India–U.S. trade talks kept investors on edge.
 
	The market opened slightly higher but quickly reversed course, weighed down by weak Q2 earnings and lack of fresh domestic triggers. Analysts expect continued volatility in the near term, urging investors to remain selective and monitor global cues closely.
	 
	Sources: The Hindu Business Line, Economic Times