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.
The Nifty 50 index is expected to deliver only around 7.6 per cent returns by the end of 2026 as India enters the year as one of the most expensive equity markets globally, according to a report by Bernstein.
Indian equity benchmarks opened lower on Thursday as negative sentiment weighed on markets amid fresh threats of 500 per cent tariffs from the United States, continued foreign portfolio investor (FPI) outflows and rising geopolitical tensions.
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.
The selling spree in India's stock markets continued on Tuesday, with both benchmark indices staying in the red through the session, largely due to profit booking amid relatively subdued sentiment and caution among investors.
The selling spree in the domestic stock markets continued on Tuesday, with both benchmark indices opening in the red amid weak sentiment and caution among investors
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 benchmark indices opened with marginal gains, reflecting a cautious stance among investors amid limited global cues as several Western markets remained closed for the New Year holiday.
Last year in 2024, a total of 268 IPOs were launched. The decline in 2025 was led by fewer SME offerings, which fell to 117 from 178 a year earlier. In contrast, mainboard IPOs increased to 103 in 2025 from 90 in the previous year, underlining sustained appetite for larger issues.