The Indian stock market today stayed under pressure for the third consecutive session. Weak global cues, sustained foreign outflows, and a soft rupee continued to weigh on sentiment.
Both Sensex today and Nifty 50 today ended in the red, while mid and small-cap stocks saw deeper losses. The broader tone remained cautious across segments of the Indian stock market.
Market Performance: Sensex, Nifty 50 Close Lower
Selling pressure dominated Dalal Street through the session, keeping benchmark indices subdued.
- Sensex closed at 84,559.65, down 120 points or 0.14%
- Nifty 50 ended at 25,818.55, lower by 42 points or 0.16%
- BSE Midcap index declined 0.53%
- BSE Smallcap index fell 0.85%
The broader market underperformance highlighted ongoing risk aversion among investors.
Overall market capitalisation of BSE-listed companies slipped to ₹466 lakh crore, compared with ₹467.64 lakh crore in the previous session. This translated into a notional erosion of nearly ₹1.6 lakh crore in a single day.
Why Is the Indian Stock Market Falling Today?
The Indian stock market continued to struggle amid a combination of domestic and global factors.
Pressure points impacting the stock market today included:
- Persistent weakness in the rupee
- Continued foreign capital outflows
- Ongoing uncertainty around the India–US trade deal
- Lack of fresh domestic triggers to offset global concerns
With no immediate catalysts, sentiment remained fragile, especially in the broader market space.
Sectoral Trends: PSU Banks Buck the Trend
While most sectors closed lower, a few pockets managed to stay resilient.
Sectors that gained:
- Nifty PSU Bank: up 1.29%
- Nifty IT: up 0.29%
- Nifty Metal: up 0.25%
- Nifty Oil & Gas: up 0.23%
Sectors under pressure:
- Media: down 1.71%
- Consumer Durables: down 0.96%
- Realty: down 0.84%
- FMCG: down 0.47%
- Financial Services: down 0.49%
- Nifty Bank: down 0.18%
The divergence reflected selective buying amid overall caution.
Top Gainers and Losers on Nifty 50
Market breadth within the Nifty 50 remained mixed.
- 24 stocks advanced
- 26 stocks declined
Top gainers included:
- Shriram Finance
- State Bank of India
- Hindalco Industries
Top losers included:
- Max Healthcare Institute
- Apollo Hospitals Enterprise
- Trent
High Trading Activity and Stock-Specific Moves
Trading volumes remained elevated in select names despite weak headline indices.
Most active stocks by volume on NSE:
- Vodafone Idea – 62.7 crore shares
- Meesho – 18.1 crore shares
- Ola Electric Mobility – 14.9 crore shares
Even amid broader weakness, 12 stocks gained over 15% on the BSE, showing stock-specific momentum.
52-Week Highs and Lows Reflect Market Divergence
The session highlighted sharp contrasts within the market.
- 94 stocks touched 52-week highs
- 196 stocks hit 52-week lows
Stocks like Vedanta, Shriram Finance, and Hindustan Zinc were among those hitting fresh highs, while several large names slipped to yearly lows.
Summary: Cautious Mood Persists in Indian Stock Market
The Indian stock market today ended its third straight session in the red, led by pressure in mid and small-cap stocks. Weak currency trends, foreign selling, and global uncertainty continued to cap sentiment.
While PSU banks and select sectors showed resilience, broader participation remained muted. With limited near-term triggers, markets stayed range-bound and cautious through the session.
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