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Indian equity markets closed firmly in the green on Monday, supported by positive global cues and steady buying in select sectors. The Sensex rose 638 points to close at 85,567, while the Nifty 50 gained 206 points to settle at 26,172.

Markets opened on a positive note after GIFT Nifty signalled a gap-up start, tracking overnight gains on Wall Street and a stronger trend across Asian markets. Investor sentiment remained upbeat through the session, helping benchmarks hold on to gains.

Among sectoral performers, IT and metal stocks emerged as top gainers, benefiting from firm global cues and stable commodity prices. Select auto stocks also traded higher. On the other hand, FMCG shares underperformed, while banking stocks showed mixed trends amid cautious buying.

In the broader market, mid-cap and small-cap stocks also ended higher, reflecting wider participation from investors. Market breadth remained positive with more stocks advancing than declining.

Analysts said the market continues to draw support from favourable global trends, though domestic triggers remain limited. They added that the Nifty is facing resistance near the 26,200–26,300 levels, while immediate support is seen around 26,000.

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The stock markets rebounded on Friday, breaking a four-day losing streak, as investors were encouraged by positive global cues. The Sensex ended the session at 91,845, up 448 points, while the Nifty50 rose to 25,915, signaling renewed confidence among market participants.

Broad-based buying lifted both midcap and smallcap stocks. Leading sectors included auto, pharma, oil & gas, realty, telecom, and healthcare, each gaining roughly 0.5–1 percent. The recovery was supported by strong technical indicators and optimism in global markets.

Among individual stocks, Shriram Finance, Max Healthcare, Bharat Electronics, Power Grid Corporation, and Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles were the top gainers, helping the indices recover. On the other hand, HCL Technologies, Adani Enterprises, Hindalco, JSW Steel, and Kotak Mahindra Bank were the biggest laggards, pulling down some of the market momentum.

GIFT Nifty, which provides an early indicator for Indian markets, suggested a positive start ahead of the session, reflecting optimism from US and Asian markets. Positive trends in global equities, along with steady buying in domestic sectors, contributed to the strong finish.

Market analysts said the rally was driven by a combination of technical support levels being tested successfully and a pick-up in investor sentiment after the recent correction. They also noted that sector-specific gains, particularly in pharma and auto, helped strengthen the overall market.

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Indian equity benchmarks ended Thursday’s trading session on a flat and cautious note, with limited movement in either direction amid mixed global cues. The Sensex closed 78 points lower at 84,482, while the Nifty settled almost unchanged at around 25,816, as investors refrained from taking aggressive positions.

Markets opened on a subdued note after GIFT Nifty indicated a flat start, tracking weakness in US and Asian markets overnight. Sentiment remained fragile through the day, with global uncertainty and the absence of strong domestic triggers keeping indices range-bound.

Sector-wise performance was mixed. IT stocks emerged as the key gainers, lending support to the benchmarks as investors selectively bought large-cap technology names. Aviation and healthcare services stocks also traded higher. However, these gains were capped by selling pressure in pharma, auto, metal, oil and gas, media and capital goods stocks, which dragged on overall market performance.

On the stock-specific front, InterGlobe Aviation (IndiGo), Max Healthcare, TCS, Infosys and Tech Mahindra were among the top gainers on the Nifty, supported by sector strength and defensive buying. In contrast, Sun Pharma, Power Grid Corporation, Tata Steel, Bajaj Auto and Asian Paints featured among the key losers, weighed down by profit booking and weak sector sentiment.

The broader market remained muted, with mid-cap and small-cap stocks showing mixed trends, highlighting a cautious risk appetite among investors. Market participants largely focused on selective buying rather than broad-based accumulation.

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The market ended lower on Wednesday, with both major indices closing in the red amid cautious investor sentiment. The BSE Sensex fell 120 points to close at 84,559, while the NSE Nifty 50 slipped below 25,850, settling at 25,818.

Leading the losses were key banking stocks, with HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank dragging the market down. Other prominent losers included Trent, Adani Ports, and Bajaj Finserv, which fell between 1% and 2% during the session. These declines outweighed gains in some segments, keeping the benchmarks under pressure.

On the positive side, public sector banks performed well, with the PSU Bank index rising around 1.2%. This was a rare bright spot amid a broad selloff. However, other sectors such as media, private banks, real estate, consumer durables, FMCG, and healthcare ended lower, reflecting a cautious mood among investors.

The weakness also extended to broader market indices. Mid-cap stocks fell approximately 0.5%, while small-cap stocks lost around 0.7%, indicating that the market pressure was not limited to the largest companies alone.

Market analysts attributed the decline to subdued global cues and ongoing concerns in the domestic financial sector. With major banking counters under pressure, investors appeared cautious, and buying momentum remained muted throughout the trading day.

Overall, the market showed a defensive tone, with losses concentrated in financial and consumer sectors, while select public sector banks provided limited support. Investors are expected to monitor upcoming earnings reports and global developments closely for market direction.

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The markets closed marginally lower on Monday, December 15, after posting gains in the previous two trading sessions. The BSE Sensex ended 54 points lower at 85,213, while the NSE Nifty 50 slipped about 20 points to close at 26,027. Despite the mild decline, the Nifty remained above the key 26,000 level, which traders see as an important short-term support.

The market faced selling pressure mainly from auto and financial stocks, as investors chose to book profits at higher levels. Weak global cues and continued selling by foreign institutional investors also kept sentiment subdued throughout the session.

Stock-specific movements were visible across sectors. InterGlobe Aviation (IndiGo) emerged as a key gainer, rising nearly 2%, supported by optimism around travel demand and business growth. On the other hand, Mahindra & Mahindra was among the top losers, falling close to 2%, which weighed on the auto index.

Other sectors showed mixed trends, reflecting uncertainty in the broader market. Banking and auto stocks underperformed, while select stocks from the aviation and consumer segments provided some support.

Global markets offered limited direction. Asian markets ended lower, while European markets traded with mild gains. US stock futures were slightly higher, but concerns over global economic growth, currency volatility, and geopolitical tensions continued to influence investor behaviour.

Foreign investors remained net sellers in Indian equities, adding to the cautious mood on Dalal Street. Market experts said that while India’s long-term growth outlook remains strong, short-term movements are likely to remain volatile.

Analysts believe that Nifty holding above 26,000 is crucial, and a clear breakout above this level could support further gains, while a slip below may trigger short-term weakness.

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Indian stock markets closed higher on Friday, bouncing back after recent losses. The BSE Sensex rose about 450 points, while the Nifty 50 crossed 26,000, showing renewed investor confidence.

Tata Steel led the gainers, rising around 3 percent. Other top performers included HCL Tech and Infosys, while Hindalco and ICICI Bank were among the losers.

The rally came on the back of positive sentiment in domestic markets, supported by gains in metals and IT stocks. Investors also reacted to global cues, including a rebound in U.S. markets.

Despite some profit-booking and foreign fund outflows, the overall trend remained positive, with most sectors ending the session in green.

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Indian stock markets ended higher on Thursday, breaking a three-day losing streak. The Sensex rose 426.86 points to settle at 84,818.13, while the Nifty advanced 140.55 points to close just below 25,900. Positive global cues and renewed buying across major sectors supported the rebound.

Key sector indices including auto, IT, pharma, telecom, banking and metals finished in the green, signalling broad-based participation. Improved sentiment in global markets further boosted domestic investor confidence.

Stocks that drove the recovery included Kotak Mahindra Bank, Eternal, Jio Financial, Tata Steel and Grasim Industries. Their strong performance played a major role in lifting benchmark indices.

A few frontline stocks lagged behind despite the broader market strength. Bharti Airtel, Asian Paints, SBI Life Insurance, Bajaj Finance and Axis Bank were among the notable losers.

Midcap and smallcap segments also outperformed, reflecting continued investor appetite beyond large-cap counters. This wider market strength added momentum to the day’s upmove.

However, the rupee weakened further, closing near its record low against the U.S. dollar due to consistent foreign outflows. Currency pressure remains a concern for near-term market stability.

Analysts note that global market trends, foreign fund activity and currency movements will continue to guide sentiment in the sessions ahead.

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Indian stock markets closed lower on Wednesday wherein the BSE Sensex fell by about 275 points, while the Nifty 50 ended below 25,800. Mid-cap and small-cap stocks also slipped, showing weakness in the broader market.

Among the Nifty 50 stocks, Eicher Motors, Hindalco, Tata Steel, HDFC Life, and Adani Ports emerged as the top gainers. Metal stocks outperformed the broader market on the back of firm global commodity prices and bargain buying.

On the losing side, InterGlobe Aviation (IndiGo) saw strong selling pressure and ended among the top losers. Zomato (Eternal), Trent, Bharti Airtel, and Apollo Hospitals also declined, dragging the benchmark indices lower.

Sector-wise, IT, banking, realty, capital goods and consumer durables stocks recorded losses of 0.5–1%. The metal sector bucked the trend and ended higher, while oil and gas and pharma stocks closed with modest gains.

Analysts said market sentiment remains fragile amid uncertainty over global interest rate trends and foreign fund flows. Investors are expected to stay cautious in the near term, tracking global cues, currency movement and upcoming central bank decisions.

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The equity markets fell sharply on Tuesday, with the BSE Sensex losing 436 points to close at 84,666, while the Nifty 50 dropped 120 points to end at 25,839. Investor caution ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s policy decision, foreign fund outflows, and a weakening rupee weighed on sentiment.

Among the top losers, Asian Paints Ltd. slumped nearly 4.5%, Tech Mahindra Ltd. fell about 1.8%, and InterGlobe Aviation Ltd. dropped 1.8%. Information technology and auto stocks led the broader decline.

On the upside, buying interest was seen in public-sector banks and select realty and consumer-durables stocks. Titan Company Ltd. rallied 2.4%, Adani Enterprises Ltd. rose 1.5%, and Shriram Finance Ltd. gained 1.3%.

Traders also cited volatility ahead of the Nifty futures expiry as a factor behind cautious trading. Analysts expect markets to remain range-bound until clarity emerges on global cues, currency trends, and domestic fund flows.

In corporate news, the ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company IPO is set to open on December 12, with a price band of ₹2,061–₹2,165, which may attract investor attention in the coming sessions.