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Indian Stock Market Opens Lower Amid Broad Sectoral Sell-Off

The Indian stock market began the week on a weak note, with major indices trading lower on Monday. Selling pressure was evident across key sectors, including auto, IT, PSU banks, financial services, FMCG, media, energy, and metals.

By 9:30 a.m., the Sensex had fallen 175.82 points (0.22%) to 78,523.25, while the Nifty declined 55.20 points (0.23%) to trade at 23,758.20.

Market sentiment remained bearish, with more stocks in the red than in the green on the National Stock Exchange (NSE). Specifically, 815 stocks advanced, while 1,454 stocks declined, reflecting the broader negative trend.

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The Nifty Bank index was down 74.80 points (0.15%) at 51,236.50. The Nifty Midcap 100 index dropped 182.90 points (0.32%) to 56,796.90, while the Nifty Smallcap 100 index slid 82.10 points (0.44%) to 18,673.75.

On a positive note, the Pharma and Healthcare sectors saw some buying interest, providing a sliver of optimism amid the sell-off.

In the Sensex pack, Tata Steel, M&M, HCL Tech, Tech Mahindra, Maruti Suzuki, Bajaj Finserv, Titan, Kotak Mahindra Bank, and Reliance emerged as the top losers. Meanwhile, Adani Ports, Bharti Airtel, ITC, Zomato, Nestle India, ICICI Bank, NTPC, and UltraTech Cement posted gains.

Global Market Influence

Global markets also reflected a cautious mood. On Friday, US indices experienced declines, with the Dow Jones falling 0.77% to close at 42,992.21, the S&P 500 losing 1.11% to end at 5,970.84, and the Nasdaq dropping 1.49% to settle at 19,722.03.

In Asia, the picture was mixed. Bangkok and Seoul traded in green, while China, Japan, Jakarta, and Hong Kong traded in red.

Experts attributed the cautious trading environment to lingering global uncertainties. “As investors transition into 2025, concerns outweigh confidence, particularly due to high market valuations and potential negative news,” analysts remarked. The possibility of political developments, including “Trump 2.0”, was flagged as a key area of concern for global markets.

FII and DII Activity

On December 27, Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth Rs. 1,323.29 crore, while Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) countered with purchases totaling Rs. 2,544.64 crore, highlighting contrasting strategies.

As the day progresses, market watchers will keep a close eye on developments both locally and globally to gauge the direction of trading sentiment.

Richa Kaushik

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