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Indian Stocks Decline Amid Global Uncertainty and Profit-Taking
15 Oct
Summary
- Indian indices Nifty 50 and Sensex close lower, reflecting mild selling pressure
- Sectors like PSU Banks, Consumer Durables, and Media bear the brunt of the selloff
- Bearish cues from Asian peers and negative U.S. futures add to the market's weakness
The Indian equity markets experienced a bearish trading session on Tuesday, October 14th, 2025, as the benchmark indices Nifty 50 and Sensex closed lower, reflecting mild selling pressure across broader sectors. The Nifty 50 ended the day at 25,145.50, down 81.85 points or 0.32%, while the Sensex closed at 82,029.98, declining 297.07 points or 0.36%.
The market sentiment remained cautious throughout the day, with both indices trading below key psychological levels. Sectors like PSU Banks, Consumer Durables, and Media bore the brunt of the selloff, indicating a risk-averse mood among investors. Mid- and small-cap stocks also came under pressure as the broader market sentiment turned defensive.
Globally, bearish cues from Asian peers, such as Japan's Nikkei 225 and Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index, added to the weakness, as concerns over economic recovery and geopolitical tensions weighed heavily on the markets. The negative movement in U.S. futures further reinforced the risk-off mood, with traders possibly positioning cautiously ahead of key data releases or policy cues.
Despite staying above key moving averages on the technical front, the market lacked upward momentum, suggesting investor hesitation amid the broader global uncertainty. Momentum indicators, such as the RSI, remained in neutral zones, signaling the absence of strong buying conviction.
