Synopsis : Indian stock markets traded lower on Tuesday as weak year-end participation and continued concerns over foreign fund outflows weighed on sentiment. Sectoral divergence persisted, with chemical stocks underperforming amid selective buying elsewhere.
Indian equity benchmarks extended their downward trend on Tuesday, mirroring a cautious investor mood driven by thin year-end volumes and persistent uncertainty around foreign portfolio fund flows. The Sensex declined over 100 points, while the Nifty 50 slipped below the 25,950 mark, signaling continued pressure on frontline indices.
Market participation remained subdued, reflecting a wait-and-watch approach among investors. Selective strength was visible in cyclical and metal-linked stocks, but this was not enough to offset widespread selling across defensive sectors, financials, information technology, and consumption-focused shares.
The Nifty Chemical index fell nearly 1%, emerging as a key drag on the broader market. The overall price action suggests rotational positioning rather than a risk-on environment, with investors focusing on stock-specific opportunities amid limited near-term triggers and ongoing year-end portfolio adjustments.
Global Market Cues
Global equities provided little directional guidance, trading mostly flat:
S&P 500 futures were marginally unchanged
Japan’s Topix declined 0.2%
Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 traded flat
Hong Kong’s Hang Seng rose 0.3%
Shanghai Composite remained unchanged
Euro Stoxx 50 futures were largely flat
The muted global setup further reinforced the cautious tone seen in domestic markets.
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