Indian equity markets ended the session on a weak note, as selling pressure in select heavyweight stocks dragged the indices lower.

  • Benchmark indices closed in the red, slipping from day’s highs
  • Nifty ended below a key psychological level, reflecting cautious sentiment
  • Market participants preferred profit-booking ahead of upcoming global and domestic cues

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Key Drivers of the Session

  • IT stocks underperformed, weighing on overall market performance
  • Banking and financial stocks showed mixed trends, with selective buying
  • Metal and energy stocks provided limited support
  • Rising volatility indicated short-term uncertainty among traders

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Sectoral View

  • IT: Weak, due to global growth and currency concerns
  • Banking & Finance: Mixed, stock-specific action visible
  • FMCG: Relatively stable, defensive buying seen
  • Metals & Infra: Mild gains in select counters

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Market Sentiment

  • Investors remained cautious, tracking global developments and bond yield movements
  • Focus shifting toward corporate earnings and economic data
  • Broader market showed selective resilience, despite headline index pressure

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Closing Takeaway

The market closed with a negative bias, but without panic selling.

Short-term direction will depend on global cues, earnings updates, and institutional activity.