Stock Markets Extend Losing Streak for Third Consecutive Session; Sensex Falls 275 Points

Selling pressure in consumer durables, private banks and IT stocks drags benchmark indices lower; market sentiment remains cautious amid global volatility and weak domestic cues.

Mumbai (Economy India): India’s equity markets extended their downward slide for the third consecutive session on Wednesday, as persistent selling in consumer durable counters, private banking majors and information technology heavyweights weighed on investor sentiment. The benchmark BSE Sensex fell 275 points, while the NSE Nifty slipped 82 points, reflecting broad-based weakness across sectors.

The session opened on a muted note, tracking mixed global cues and concerns over sustained foreign portfolio outflows. Investors also remained cautious ahead of key macroeconomic data releases expected later in the week.

Benchmarks Under Pressure

The Sensex, comprising 30 frontline companies, oscillated within a narrow band through the day before closing 275.12 points lower. The NSE Nifty 50, too, retreated 82.10 points, settling below key psychological levels as market breadth turned negative.

Market analysts said profit-booking, combined with rising global bond yields and concerns over slowing external demand, contributed to the subdued mood.

“There’s visible caution among investors. Weakness in global markets, sustained FPI selling and sector-specific pressures—particularly in banking and IT—continue to keep indices under stress,” said a Mumbai-based market strategist.

Sectoral Performance Reflects Broad Weakness

A sector-wise breakdown showed pronounced weakness in:

• Consumer Durables – Hurt by subdued demand signals and high inventory costs
• Private Banks – Impacted by margin pressure fears and profit-booking
• Information Technology – Reacting to global tech weakness and concerns over US growth outlook

Meanwhile, select stocks in metals, energy and FMCG offered some support but were insufficient to counter overall market pressure.

Foreign Outflows Add to Market Concerns

Market participants highlighted that persistent FPI withdrawals continue to exert pressure on domestic equities. Weakness in the Indian rupee against the US dollar has also amplified concerns, prompting investors to tread cautiously.

Over the past few sessions, foreign portfolio investors have turned net sellers amid geopolitical uncertainties and expectations of tighter monetary conditions globally.

Investors Await Key Economic Indicators

With several domestic macroeconomic data points—such as CPI inflation and industrial production numbers—scheduled for release in the coming days, traders remained on the sidelines, avoiding aggressive positions.

Volatility is also expected to remain high ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s upcoming policy communication, which could influence global risk-appetite trends.

Cautious Trading Likely to Continue

Analysts believe markets may continue to witness consolidation in the near term, with global developments, FPI activity and inflation trajectories playing a decisive role.

“We expect intermittent weakness to persist until clarity emerges on global interest rate cycles and domestic macro trends. Long-term fundamentals remain intact, but short-term volatility cannot be ruled out,” said a senior equity analyst.

(Economy India)