Indian equity benchmarks commenced the fresh trading week on a downward trajectory on Monday, as global risk appetite seemed to have faded following new international trade threats. The Sensex and Nifty closed 0.4 per cent lower each today.
The domestic equity benchmarks opened marginally higher on Thursday but are expected to remain cautious and range-bound through the session, weighed down by persistent foreign portfolio investor (FPI) selling, mixed global cues and limited expectations from the upcoming Union Budget.
The dark clouds of selling pressure continued to hover over Indian stock markets on Monday opening as investors remained cautious amid ongoing unrest in Iran and a surge in crude oil prices.
Selling pressure continued to hang over domestic equity markets in the opening session on Friday as benchmark indices opened in the red, weighed down by persistent 500 per cent US tariff threats on countries importing Russian crude and record foreign portfolio investor (FPI) outflows.
Indian stock benchmarks settled in the red for the fourth consecutive session on Thursday, weighed down by persistent weak sentiment among investors due to US tariffs and foreign investment outflows.
Indian equities are positioned for further upside in 2026, supported by resilient economic growth, improving earnings visibility and supportive domestic policy dynamics, according to a report by Morgan Stanley.
Indian equity markets opened lower on Wednesday, tracking mixed global cues and persistent selling pressure from foreign portfolio investors, with benchmark indices slipping in early trade.
Among sectors, IT, oil & gas, telecom down 0.5-1%, and realty index spiked 2%. Further, the consumer durables index rose 1% and on the other hand, metal and FMCG indices added 0.5% each.
The domestic stock markets opened on Monday on a mixed note, with the Nifty 50 index starting the session marginally higher, while the BSE Sensex opened in the red amid cautious early trade.
The subdued trading session continued in the Indian stock markets on Friday opening, with benchmark indices open with marginal gains, reflecting a cautious stance among investors amid limited global cues as several Western markets remained closed for the New Year holiday.
The domestic benchmark indices began the first trading session of 2026 with marginal gains on Thursday, supported mainly by domestic investors, as most global markets remained shut for the New Year's holiday.