Sensex and Nifty 50 ended in the red. Sensex ended 54 points, or 0.06%, lower at 85,213.36, while the Nifty 50 closed at 26,027.30, down 20 points, or 0.08%. Among the sectors, most indies ended higher with Nifty Media spiked 1.79%, FMCG up by 0.69%, Consumer Durables up by 0.52%, Nifty Bank
Indian stock markets declined for the third consecutive session on Wednesday, as investors remained cautious ahead of the US Federal Reserve's 2026 policy guidance, with ongoing foreign fund outflows further dampening sentiment.
Indian stock markets opened in heavy selling mode on Tuesday after fresh remarks by US President Donald Trump indicating an additional 25 per cent tariff on rice imports into the United States.
Indian stock benchmarks sharply tilted downwards on Monday, starting the fresh week on a dampening note, with all sectoral indices in the red, due to a host of factors, both local and global.
The flat movement has returned to the Indian stock markets after a positive rally witnessed last weekend, with domestic indices opening slightly lower on Monday.
The domestic stock markets entered a consolidation phase in early trade on Friday, a day after both benchmark indices touched fresh all-time highs, as traders booked profits at higher levels.
The pressure in the Indian stock market continued on Wednesday as both the benchmark indices opened in the red, weighed down by persistent selling by foreign investors.
Volatility gripped the Indian stock markets on Wednesday as both benchmark indices opened flat, reflecting cautious investor sentiment amid weak global cues.
The domestic stock markets are expected to recover strongly in 2026 after delivering their weakest performance recently in the last three decades, according to a report by Morgan Stanley.
The Indian stock market is moving closer to their all-time highs recorded in September 2024. It opens in green and experts believe there is a positive sentiment in the domestic market and expectations of global cues are supporting early trade.
The Indian stock market is expected to perform better in the coming year, with Nifty likely to touch a new high of 29,000 by the end of 2026, showing an upside of 14 per cent, according to a report by Goldman Sachs.