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Indian stock markets closed lower on Monday, with the Sensex dropping 610 points to 54,320 and the Nifty 50 falling 225 points to 25,960. Investors appeared cautious ahead of a busy week packed with upcoming IPOs, while global cues remained mixed.

Most sectors reflected broad weakness, with auto, banking, financial services, FMCG, metals, pharma, PSU banks, realty, private banks, healthcare, consumer durables, oil & gas, mid- and small-cap, and chemicals showing softness. Only select pockets like IT and media demonstrated mild resilience, hinting at selective optimism amid overall market hesitation.

Among individual stocks, Bharat Electronics (BEL) led the losses with a 5% drop, followed by Eternal Industries, which fell 2%. On the upside, Kesoram Industries surged nearly 20% after a block deal exit by the Birla family. Other gainers included some IT and media names that managed to stay afloat despite the overall weak trend.

The Indian rupee closed marginally lower at 90.07 against the US dollar, weakening 0.1% from the previous session. Global markets saw mixed movements, with S&P 500 futures rising 0.2% and Nasdaq futures up 0.3%, while Hong Kong’s Hang Seng fell 1%. Asian indices like Japan’s Topix and Shanghai Composite recorded modest gains.

Market participants cited cautious sentiment ahead of key economic data and corporate earnings announcements this week. Analysts suggested that while select sectors may offer short-term opportunities, investors should remain watchful given the broader global and domestic uncertainties.

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The Indian stock market ended Friday on a strong note after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) cut its key interest rate, boosting investor confidence. The BSE Sensex rose 447 points, while the Nifty 50 crossed the 26,150 mark, reflecting broad optimism across sectors.

The rally was mainly driven by banks, non-banking financial companies, auto makers, and real estate stocks and industries that benefit directly from lower borrowing costs. Top gainers included Bajaj Finserv, Bajaj Finance, and HCL Technologies, while Hindustan Unilever, Sun Pharma, and Tata Motors were among the top losers.

The positive sentiment began building even before the policy announcement and strengthened once the RBI confirmed a 25 basis-point cut in the repo rate, bringing it down to 5.25%. The central bank said this move aims to support economic growth at a time when inflation is easing and GDP performance remains solid.

In addition to reducing the policy rate, the RBI unveiled several liquidity-support measures. These include large open-market bond purchases and a dollar–rupee swap facility designed to ensure banks have adequate funds to lend. This further reassured the market that credit availability will improve in the coming months.

 Market experts pointed out that while the rate cut is positive, deeper concerns continue to linger, such as weak nominal growth, a fragile rupee, and narrow market participation. Some sectors and stocks have been driving the bulk of gains, while broader market strength remains limited.

Global market trends, foreign fund flows, and currency movements will continue to play a significant role in determining whether the rally sustains. Any adverse global development or withdrawal of foreign investment may put pressure on domestic equities.

Still, the short-term outlook appears favourable. With borrowing expected to become cheaper, sectors linked to credit demand, like banks, real estate, automobiles, and consumer finance, are likely to benefit the most.

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Indian stock markets bounced back on Thursday after a four-day slump. The BSE Sensex gained 158.51 points, closing at 85,265.32, while the NSE Nifty 50 rose 47.75 points to settle at 26,033.75, snapping a four-day losing streak.

The rebound was led by strong gains in the technology sector, with the Nifty IT index climbing 1.41%. Major contributors included Tech Mahindra (+1.51%), Tata Consultancy Services (TCS, +1.48%), HDFC Life Insurance (+1.49%), SBI Life Insurance (+1.41%), and Bharat Electronics (+1.25%).

On the other hand, some stocks lagged, including InterGlobe Aviation (‑2.39%), Reliance Industries (‑0.88%), Hindalco Industries (‑0.65%), Maruti Suzuki (‑0.64%), and Titan Company (‑0.62%), weighing on broader market momentum.

Broader market sectors were mixed. While IT, auto, metal, and realty indices gained, media, pharma, and small- and mid-cap indices underperformed.

The market rebound was supported by value buying, a recovering rupee boosting export-oriented IT firms, and positive global cues. However, foreign institutional investors continued to sell shares, keeping some pressure on the broader market.

Investors are now closely watching the upcoming Reserve Bank of India (RBI) policy decision, which could influence market sentiment in the near term.

Overall, the market’s recovery reflects renewed investor confidence in IT stocks and currency stability, even as caution remains in lagging sectors.

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Indian equity markets ended slightly lower on December 3, weighed down by the rupee hitting a fresh record low and continued foreign fund outflows. The BSE Sensex closed at 85,102, down 31.5 points, while the Nifty 50 ended at 25,986, down 46.2 points, snapping short-term gains from the previous session. Market volatility remained elevated, with early selling pressure offset partially by late buying in select sectors.

Broader markets continued to underperform, with the midcap and small-cap indices declining between 0.7% and 0.9%. Sectorally, the market saw widespread weakness. Auto, energy, FMCG, metals, oil & gas and consumer durables were among the top laggards, registering losses in the range of 0.5% to 1.5%. Analysts attributed the decline to concerns over rising import costs triggered by the sliding rupee, as well as cautious positioning ahead of the Reserve Bank of India’s monetary policy decision later this week.

Under the loom of weakness, a few pockets provided some relief. IT stocks such as Wipro and TCS, along with private banking names like Axis Bank, closed in the green, supported by stable earnings outlooks and defensive buying. These gains helped soften what could have been a sharper fall for the benchmarks.

Overall, the market mood stayed cautious. Traders expect near-term movement to remain range-bound, with global cues, rupee stability and the RBI’s commentary likely to dictate direction. Investors are advised to stay selective, particularly in IT and defensives, while maintaining caution in rate-sensitive and high-valuation segments.

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Indian equity markets ended lower on Tuesday as investors booked profits after recent record highs. The BSE Sensex dropped 503.6 points, closing at 85,138.3, while the Nifty 50 fell 143.6 points to settle at 26,032.2.

Markets had opened on a positive note but quickly reversed as weakness in banking, metals, and oil & gas sectors weighed on investor sentiment. Profit-taking in blue-chip stocks and a sharp rupee decline, which touched ₹89.85 against the US dollar,  added pressure.

Among the Sensex constituents, major laggards included HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and Reliance Industries, which dragged the indices lower. On the upside, Asian Paints, Bharti Airtel, Dr Reddy’s Laboratories, SBI Life Insurance, and Maruti Suzuki registered modest gains, providing some support to the broader market.

Sectoral performance reflected broad-based weakness. Banking and financial stocks led the losses, while midcap and smallcap indices fell about 0.5–0.6 %, indicating cautious trading across market segments.

Analysts said the market’s decline is more a pause than a reversal, with key support levels for Nifty around the 20-day moving average. Investors are advised to focus on fundamentally strong stocks while remaining cautious on overvalued names.

Looking ahead, domestic markets will track cues from the Reserve Bank of India’s policy stance and global developments. For now, consolidation and selective trading dominate investor strategy.

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The stock market cooled off on Monday after touching fresh record highs earlier in the day. The Sensex ended 65 points lower at 85,642, while the Nifty slipped 27 points to close at 26,176. Gains driven by upbeat GDP data and hopes of a rate cut faded through the session as investors booked profits and reacted to weak GST collections and a softer rupee.

Most sectors stayed mixed. Auto, IT, PSU banks and metal stocks held firm, while realty, consumer durables and pharma lost momentum. In the broader market, midcaps were flat and smallcaps saw a mild uptick.

Among the top performers were Adani Ports, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Tata Motors, Eicher Motors and Maruti Suzuki. On the losing side, InterGlobe Aviation, Bajaj Finance, Sun Pharma, Max Healthcare and Trent dragged the indices lower.

Overall, the market paused after its sharp rally, with traders watching global cues and domestic macro data for next direction.

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The stock market had a mixed and shaky day on November 28, 2025. Both Sensex and Nifty moved up and down throughout the session but finally closed almost unchanged. The Sensex slipped just 13 points, and the Nifty fell 12 points.

Some stocks did wel such as Mahindra & Mahindra that rose around 2%, and Adani Enterprises also gained. But Shriram Finance, HDFC Life, SBI Life and Power Grid saw losses of around 1–2%.

Among sectors, pharma, media and auto stocks gained slightly, while power, oil & gas and telecom shares slipped. Traders remained cautious and avoided making big moves as they waited for fresh economic data. Markets may stay in this sideways mood for a while, analysts said.

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The Indian stock market saw a steady but cautious finish on November 27. Both benchmark indices, the Sensex and the Nifty, touched fresh all-time highs during the day before slipping due to profit-booking. The Sensex eventually closed at 85,720, up 111 points, while the Nifty settled at 26,215, gaining 10 points.

Early optimism was driven by expectations of upcoming interest rate cuts and strong domestic investor participation. This pushed banking and financial stocks higher, with names such as HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Bajaj Finance and Bajaj Finserv contributing the most to the day’s gains.

However, the rally was capped as selling pressure emerged in the second half of the session. Sectors like oil & gas, realty, energy and consumer durables saw declines, offsetting some of the early momentum. Mid-cap stocks held steady, but small-caps underperformed, signalling a shift toward safer, large-cap bets.

Analysts say the Nifty will need to climb and stay above 26,310 to extend the uptrend, while support lies around the 26,000 mark. Market direction over the next few days will depend on global cues, central bank signals, and domestic economic data.

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Sensex and Nifty closed sharply higher on Wednesday as the markets staged a strong rebound after recent weakness. The Sensex jumped 1,022 points to end at 85,609, while the Nifty rose 320 points to settle at 26,205.

The rally was broad-based, with both mid-cap and small-cap indices gaining around 1.2 percent. All major sectors ended in the green as investors turned upbeat on the back of softer crude-oil prices and renewed hopes of a US Federal Reserve rate cut. Buying was strong in banking, metals, oil & gas, and financial services stocks, helping lift overall sentiment.

Among the top gainers of the day were JSW Steel, HDFC Life, Bajaj Finance, Bajaj Finserv and Jio Financial Services, which saw healthy buying interest throughout the session. On the other hand, Bharti Airtel, Asian Paints and SBI Life ended as the notable losers, slipping slightly despite the broader market rally.

Analysts said the combination of favourable global cues, easing commodity prices and sustained domestic participation helped markets post one of their best sessions in recent weeks. They added that investors will now watch global rate signals, foreign fund flows and crude-oil trends to gauge whether this strong momentum can continue in the coming days.

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The S&P BSE Sensex fell 314 points (0.37%) to close at 84,587, while the NSE Nifty 50 slipped 75 points (0.30%) to finish at 25,884 on November 25.

Among the 30 Sensex stocks, only BEL, SBI, Tata Steel, Eternal, Reliance Industries, Bharti Airtel, and Bajaj Finserv ended in positive territory. The biggest losers were Adani Enterprises, down 3%, followed by Trent, which fell 2%, along with Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, Power Grid Corp, and Infosys.

Looking at sectors, IT, Auto, FMCG, and Oil & Gas dragged the market, with declines of up to 0.6%. Stocks like Infosys, TCS, HCL Tech, and Wipro were the main contributors to the fall.

On the brighter side, PSU banks led the gains, rising over 1%, while Metal, Pharma, and Realty sectors also saw modest rises of up to 0.5%. Key gainers included State Bank of India, Canara Bank, Bank of Baroda, and Indian Bank.

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