The BSE Sensex started the session 162.63 points higher at 73,152.56, while the Nifty 50 gained 52.85 points, opening at 22,135.50. Market breadth showed 30 Nifty companies advancing, while 20 declined, reflecting cautious optimism among investors.
Indian stock markets witnessed a continued selling spree on Tuesday as both benchmark indices opened in the red, reacting to global concerns over slowing economic growth in the US and the impact of new tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump.
In absence of major domestic events next week starting from Monday, the investors in the Indian stock markets will watch trends of foreign sellings, developments around the US tariffs, geopolitical risks, and upcoming Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) releases.
Indian stock markets opened with marginal gains on Tuesday despite ongoing selling pressure from foreign investors, which continues to weigh on market sentiment.
Indian equity markets remained under pressure as both the Nifty 50 and the BSE Sensex extended their decline, reflecting a cautious investor sentiment amid a challenging global economic scenario.
The Indian stock markets on Monday ended on a lower note, influenced by weak global cues that kept the market under pressure during the trading session.
The Indian stock markets are expected to closely monitor foreign institutional investor (FII) flows, sectoral insights from auto sales data, banking performance, updates on US tariff policies, and US PCE inflation data, as these factors could influence expectations regarding the US Fed's rat