The domestic benchmark indices opened under pressure on Friday, with both Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex witnessing sharp declines amid weak global cues and risk-off sentiment.
Selling pressure returned to the Indian stock markets on Thursday as both benchmark indices opened in the red amid the absence of any fresh trigger, even as foreign investors continued to show positive interest in the markets.
The domestic equity markets entered a consolidation phase on Wednesday after the recent rally driven by the India-US deal, with indices opening flat but registering modest gains amid returning foreign inflows.
The share market in the country witnessed a turnaround with a positive opening continuing on Tuesday, as foreign inflows returned to domestic markets and investor sentiment remained upbeat.
The domestic equity markets opened strong on Monday as experts point to improving sentiment driven by clarity on the India-US trade deal, supportive domestic factors and positive global cues.
Domestic stock markets witnessed a return of selling pressure on Wednesday morning as global cues turned weak following a fresh escalation in tensions in the Middle East and sharp selling in big technology stocks in the United States.
Domestic stock markets recovered from early losses and moved into positive territory in early trade on Monday after opening lower amid selling pressure triggered by the hike in Securities Transaction Tax (STT) announced in the Union Budget.
The domestic equity benchmarks opened nearly flat but in green on Tuesday as investors remained cautious ahead of the much-anticipated India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA), which is expected to be signed today.
The domestic stock markets continued their weak trend on Wednesday, with benchmark indices opening in the red amid subdued global cues and rising risk aversion.
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.
Domestic stock markets opened in the red on Wednesday, extending selling pressure from the previous trading session amid continued concerns over new 25 per cent US tariffs on countries engaged in trade with Iran amid rising geopolitical tensions in the country.
The domestic equity benchmark indices opened in green on Tuesday despite global uncertainty triggered by US President Donald Trump's continued weaponisation of tariffs, including the latest threat of imposing duties on countries trading with Iran.