Indian Share Market Opens Lower, Approaches New Year with Caution
"Indian share market opens lower as Sensex drops 434 points and Nifty declines by 108 points. Explore key sectoral trends, top gainers and losers, and global market cues as investors adopt a cautious approach ahead of the New Year."
Mumbai: The Indian stock market started Tuesday on a subdued note, with benchmark indices opening lower amid a mixed global market sentiment and sectoral declines in IT, realty, auto, financial services, FMCG, media, and private banking.
Key Market Performance Updates
At 9:25 AM:
- Sensex: Declined 434.64 points (0.56%) to trade at 77,813.49.
- Nifty: Dropped 108.90 points (0.46%) to 23,536.
On the National Stock Exchange (NSE):
- Advances: 1,096 stocks were trading in green.
- Declines: 1,040 stocks were in red.
Sectoral and Index Trends
Declining Sectors:
- Nifty Bank fell 191.50 points (0.38%) to 50,761.25.
- Nifty Midcap 100 dropped 244.95 points (0.43%) to 56,944.80.
- Nifty Smallcap 100 declined 21 points (0.11%) to 18,618.95.
Gaining Sectors:
Despite broader market weakness, gains were observed in:
- PSU Bank
- Pharma
- Metal
- Energy
- Commodities
- PSE
- Healthcare
Top Gainers and Losers
Sensex Gainers:
- Tata Motors
- ITC
- Tata Steel
- SBI
- Kotak Mahindra Bank
- Nestle India
Sensex Losers:
- Tech Mahindra
- HCL Tech
- TCS
- Infosys
- Zomato
- NTPC
Global Market Cues
U.S. Markets (Previous Session):
- Dow Jones declined by 0.97% to close at 42,573.73.
- S&P 500 fell 1.07% to 5,906.94.
- Nasdaq slipped 1.19% to 19,486.79.
Asian Markets:
- China: Trading in red.
- Hong Kong: Trading in green.
Expert Analysis
Market experts attribute the December downturn to weak global equity markets:
- The S&P 500 fell by 2.34% during the month.
- Nifty declined by 2.6%, reflecting a cautious sentiment as markets brace for the New Year.
“Uncertainty remains high, and valuations appear stretched, leading to cautious trading activity,” analysts noted.
High U.S. bond yields and a strong dollar are also pressuring foreign institutional investors (FIIs) to adopt a selling stance.
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Institutional Investment Trends
On December 30:
- FIIs: Sold equities worth ₹1,893.16 crore.
- DIIs: Bought equities worth ₹2,173.86 crore.
This divergence indicates domestic institutional investors are stepping in to stabilize the market amid foreign outflows.
Navigating Market Challenges into 2025
As the market approaches 2025, traders and investors are adopting a cautious outlook due to:
- High global uncertainty.
- Persistent selling by FIIs.
- Lack of strong upward momentum from DIIs.
While sectors like PSU Banks, Pharma, and Metals are showing resilience, broader market sentiment remains mixed. Investors are advised to remain vigilant and prioritize diversified portfolios as they enter the New Year.
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