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Equity markets ended lower with the Sensex fell 376 points, while the Nifty closed below the 26,200 level, as selling pressure emerged in heavyweight stocks despite positive global cues.

Markets opened on a firm note, supported by higher GIFT Nifty, gains in Asian markets, and a strong overnight close on Wall Street. However, profit-booking at higher levels and weak domestic sentiment dragged indices into negative territory by the afternoon.

On the sectoral front, pharma and select banking stocks outperformed. Apollo Hospitals, Sun Pharma, ICICI Bank, HDFC Life, and Tata Consumer Products were among the key gainers, helping limit the overall downside.

In contrast, heavy selling was seen in frontline stocks such as Reliance Industries, ITC, Kotak Mahindra Bank, and InterGlobe Aviation, which emerged as major drags on the benchmarks. Sectors including capital goods, infrastructure, oil and gas, and media declined 1–2 percent.

The broader market also remained under pressure, with midcap and smallcap indices closing lower, indicating widespread selling.

Market experts said cautious investor sentiment and profit-taking outweighed supportive global cues. Investors are expected to track global developments, upcoming economic data, and earnings for further direction in the near term.

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The BSE Sensex fell 322 points to close at 85,440, while the Nifty 50 slipped below the 26,300 mark to end at 26,250. Markets closed lower after a volatile session, as early gains fizzled out due to profit-booking in heavyweight stocks.

Markets opened on a firm note, tracking positive cues from Asian peers and strong indications from GIFT Nifty. The Nifty even touched a fresh intraday high of around 26,370 in early trade. However, selling pressure soon emerged in banking and IT stocks, pulling the benchmarks into the red by afternoon.

HDFC Bank, Infosys, HCL Technologies, Wipro and ONGC were among the top losers, weighing heavily on the indices. Weakness in large private banks and continued caution in IT stocks amid global uncertainty dented investor sentiment.

On the other hand, selective buying supported a few pockets of the market. Nestle India, Bharat Electronics, Eicher Motors, Asian Paints and Tata Steel ended the session higher, offering limited support to the broader market.

Sectorally, IT, oil & gas and telecom indices underperformed, while realty, consumer durables, metals and FMCG stocks showed relative resilience. Mid-cap and small-cap stocks also saw mild selling, reflecting a cautious undertone.

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Markets ended the week on a strong note, with both benchmark indices hitting fresh highs. The Nifty 50 closed at 26,328, up 182 points or 0.7%, while the BSE Sensex gained 573 points, ending at 85,762. This marked a robust start to the 2026 trading year.

Positive global cues, strong corporate earnings expectations, and healthy domestic buying supported the market rally. Banking and financial stocks led sectoral gains, while autos, metals, and energy also drew investor attention. Among individual stocks, Coal India jumped over 7%, and Hindalco rose around 4%, driving much of the upside.

On the flip side, FMCG stocks lagged, with some tobacco and consumer goods shares under pressure due to recent tax news. Despite this, broader market participation remained strong. Mid-cap and small-cap indices also closed higher, indicating buying interest beyond the headline companies.

Market experts noted that the rally reflected both optimism around domestic growth prospects and supportive global trends. Investors remained cautious on defensive sectors but favored cyclicals and commodity-linked stocks.

Overall, Friday’s session highlighted strong investor sentiment and healthy market breadth, setting a positive tone for early 2026 trading. Analysts expect the markets to remain volatile in the short term, but the current trend suggests continued optimism among domestic and foreign investors alike.

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Markets ended largely unchanged on the first trading day of 2026, BSE Sensex closed almost flat at 85,188.60, while the Nifty 50 managed to stay above the 26,100 mark, finishing at 26,146.55.

The markets opened the year on a positive note, with early gains supported by IT and auto stocks, which benefitted from strong sector momentum and positive investor sentiment. However, these gains were largely offset by declines in FMCG and tobacco shares, dragged down by the government’s announcement of higher excise duties on cigarettes. ITC and its peers were among the most affected, putting pressure on the FMCG index.

Midcap stocks outperformed slightly, while smallcap shares showed mixed trends. Overall, sector performance was uneven, reflecting cautious positioning by investors amid limited fresh triggers.

Market participants also remained watchful of broader economic indicators and upcoming corporate earnings, which are expected to influence short-term trends. The rupee and commodities had little impact on the session, leaving domestic sentiment as the main driver of price movements.

Investors entered 2026 with selective optimism, favoring sectors with growth potential while avoiding areas exposed to new regulatory or tax developments. Analysts said the market is likely to remain range-bound in the near term until more clarity emerges on policy direction and corporate performance.

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Indian stock markets ended 2025 with a robust rally on Wednesday, as key indices recorded healthy gains in the year’s final trading session. The BSE Sensex jumped 546 points to close at 90,712, while the Nifty 50 crossed the 26,100 mark, driven by widespread buying across sectors.

Market sentiment was boosted by strong performances in metal, energy, and banking stocks, along with bargain hunting by investors. JSW Steel led the gains, rising nearly 5%, followed by Tata Steel (+2.4%), Kotak Mahindra Bank (+2.2%), and ONGC (+2%). Other notable gainers included SBI Life, Reliance Industries, and Titan Company.

On the downside, TCS fell about 1.3%, while Tech Mahindra, Grasim Industries, Wipro, Bajaj Finance, and Infosys saw modest losses. IT stocks underperformed, offsetting some of the broader market gains.

Sectoral trends showed metal, PSU banks, oil & gas, and banking indices leading the rally, while IT lagged. Broader markets also ended higher, with midcap and smallcap stocks outperforming, indicating widespread investor participation.

The Indian rupee closed slightly weaker at ₹89.87 against the US dollar, reflecting cautious foreign fund flows despite the positive market trend.

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The markets closed almost flat on Tuesday, with BSE Sensex slipping 20 points to close at 84,675, while the NSE Nifty 50 ending marginally lower at 25,938, staying below the 25,950 mark. Thin volumes and profit-booking marked the session, typical of year-end trade.

Market sentiment remained muted through the day as participants avoided taking fresh positions ahead of the new calendar year. Persistent selling by foreign institutional investors (FIIs) also weighed on benchmarks, even as domestic investors provided some support at lower levels.

Sectoral performance was mixed. Auto and select financial stocks showed resilience, helping limit losses in the headline indices. Mahindra & Mahindra gained around 2 per cent, emerging as one of the top Sensex gainers, supported by positive outlook on demand and margins. Bajaj Finserv also advanced, outperforming the broader market despite weak overall sentiment.

On the downside, IT and cement stocks faced selling pressure. Infosys and HCL Technologies declined, tracking weakness in global technology stocks and cautious guidance expectations. UltraTech Cement also ended lower, adding to the drag on the Sensex. Losses in these heavyweights offset gains seen in autos and select financials.

The broader market reflected similar caution. Mid-cap and small-cap indices closed marginally lower, indicating a lack of strong risk appetite. Traders largely stayed on the sidelines, with many opting to lock in gains after a strong performance in earlier parts of the year.

Global cues offered limited direction. Asian markets were largely flat, while US futures traded mixed, providing no clear trigger for Indian equities. European markets also remained subdued during Indian trading hours.

Meanwhile, stock-specific activity remained in focus due to quarterly Nifty index rebalancing, which led to adjustments in select stocks. In the debt market, a few corporate bond issuances were reported, though overall activity was muted.

Market experts said Indian equities may remain range-bound in the near term, with investors awaiting fresh triggers such as corporate earnings, macroeconomic data and global policy signals in early 2026.

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The markets fell sharply on Monday, 29 December 2025,  BSE Sensex dropped over 300 points, while the Nifty 50 slipped below 25,942, reflecting weak market sentiment and ongoing foreign fund outflows. Low trading volumes typical of the holiday season added to the volatility.

The decline was broad-based, with most sectors ending in the red. Consumer durables and realty stocks were hit hardest, dragging the market lower. The IT and financial services sectors also saw selling pressure, contributing further to the fall in benchmark indices.

However, a few stocks bucked the trend. Tata Steel, Titan, Sun Pharma, and Mahindra & Mahindra emerged as top gainers, showing resilience despite the overall market weakness. On the other hand, heavyweight companies such as PowerGrid, Adani Ports, HCL Tech, Infosys, and TCS were among the biggest losers, weighing on the indices.

Sectors like PSU banks and media stocks managed modest gains, but the positive impact was not enough to offset broad selling. Market breadth remained negative, with declining stocks outnumbering advancing ones, signaling caution among traders.

 Analysts expect trading to remain volatile in the final week of 2025, with selective stock-specific movements likely to drive gains.

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Markets closed lower on December 26, the BSE Sensex fell by 367 points, or about 0.4 per cent, to close at around 85,041. The NSE Nifty 50 also declined nearly 0.4 per cent, ending the day below the key 26,050 mark at around 26,042. Despite the fall, both indices managed to post small gains for the week.

Investors chose to book profits in the final trading week of the year. With holiday season keeping volumes thin and no major triggers to guide sentiment, benchmark indices slipped after a muted session.

Among the major losers on the Sensex and Nifty were Bajaj Finance, Asian Paints, Tech Mahindra and Sun Pharma, which fell around 1 per cent each. IT and financial stocks faced selling pressure, reflecting concerns over valuations and subdued near-term outlook.

On the positive side, some FMCG and metal stocks helped limit the overall fall. A few mid-cap and small-cap stocks also saw selective buying based on company-specific news, though broader market sentiment remained weak.

In other markets, the Indian rupee traded slightly lower against the US dollar, adding to the cautious mood. Meanwhile, global markets offered mixed cues, with Asian stocks trading higher in parts, while investors globally remained focused on interest rate outlooks and economic data.

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On Tuesday, while supportive global cues offered some early optimism, a lack of strong domestic triggers and selling pressure in IT stocks kept the Sensex and Nifty 50 confined to a narrow range throughout the day.

The BSE Sensex closed marginally lower, while the Nifty 50 settled almost unchanged near the 26,177 mark. Markets opened on a firm note, supported by gains in US and Asian markets, but failed to sustain momentum as investors remained selective in their approach.

IT stocks such as Infosys, TCS and Wipro came under pressure, dragging the benchmarks. On the other hand, buying interest in energy, metal and cement stocks helped limit losses. Stocks like Coal India, Shriram Finance and UltraTech Cement were among the notable gainers of the session.

Broader markets also mirrored the cautious mood. Mid-cap and small-cap stocks traded largely in line with benchmark indices, with no major sector witnessing sharp gains or losses. Trading volumes remained subdued, reflecting low risk appetite during the holiday-shortened week.

On the global front, GIFT Nifty indicated a firm start for Indian markets, tracking overnight gains on Wall Street. US markets closed higher, while major Asian indices also traded in the green, supported by optimism around global economic stability.

Despite positive global cues, analysts said Indian markets lacked strong domestic triggers to drive a decisive move. Mixed foreign investor activity and year-end profit booking further contributed to the sideways trend.

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