Synopsis : Indian equity benchmarks edged lower on Monday, with the Sensex falling over 200 points and the Nifty slipping below the 26,000 mark. Despite positive cues from Asian markets, concerns over foreign fund outflows and thin year-end volumes kept investor sentiment guarded.
Indian equity markets traded with a mild negative bias on Monday, even as a rally across Asian peers offered some external support. The Sensex fell over 200 points, while the Nifty 50 slipped below the 26,000 level, reflecting cautious investor positioning amid persistent foreign portfolio outflows and subdued year-end trading activity.
Market participants also remained watchful of geopolitical developments, particularly ongoing negotiations aimed at ending the war in Ukraine, which continued to influence global risk sentiment.
While Asian markets showed resilience—led by gains in Hong Kong and mainland China—Indian equities struggled to fully participate in the upswing. Financials, technology stocks and consumption-linked sectors led the declines, highlighting broad-based sectoral weakness. Heavyweights such as Adani Ports and Power Grid emerged as key drags on the benchmark indices.
That said, the downside was cushioned by select defensive stocks and commodity-linked names, which provided limited support and helped prevent steeper losses. Overall, market sentiment remained mixed, with investors opting for selective buying rather than aggressive risk-taking.
The prevailing tone suggested profit booking near higher levels, combined with uncertainty around global macro cues and capital flows. With trading volumes thinning toward the year-end, market movements are expected to remain choppy, driven more by global signals and stock-specific action than broad directional conviction.
Global Market Snapshot
S&P 500 futures: Little changed
Japan’s Topix: Flat
Australia’s S&P/ASX 200: Flat
Hong Kong’s Hang Seng: Up 0.8%
Shanghai Composite: Up 0.4%
Euro Stoxx 50 futures: Up 0.3%
Global cues remain mildly supportive, but domestic headwinds continue to weigh on Indian equities in the near term.
Disclaimer : This article is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as financial or investment advice. Investors are advised to consult a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions.
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