The fairness benchmarks ended decrease on Tuesday, extending their shedding streak to the tenth consecutive session, as international commerce tensions and international promoting weighed on sentiment. The Sensex closed at 72,989.93, down 96.01 factors or 0.13 per cent, whereas the Nifty fell 36.65 factors or 0.17 per cent to settle at 22,082.65.
Markets opened on a weak observe following escalating commerce tensions after the US confirmed tariffs on imports from China, Canada, and Mexico, prompting retaliatory measures. The continued promoting by international institutional buyers (FIIs), with outflows nearing $13 billion in 2025, additional dampened sentiment.
Prime gainers
State Financial institution of India (SBIN) led the beneficial properties, surging 3.02 per cent to ₹716.15, pushed by sturdy quarterly outcomes and an optimistic outlook within the banking sector.
Zomato gained 2.45 per cent to ₹227.50, buoyed by elevated investor confidence within the meals supply house.
Tata Consultancy Providers (TCS) added 1.03 per cent to shut at ₹3,532.65 amid sustained demand for IT companies.
Adani Ports rose 0.63 per cent to ₹1,059.35, whereas Energy Grid Company edged 0.59 per cent increased to ₹254.05.
Prime losers
Bajaj Finserv was the largest laggard, dropping 2.70 per cent to ₹1,788.60 on profit-booking after a latest rally.
HCL Applied sciences fell 2.40 per cent to ₹1,535.20, weighed down by sector-wide considerations over international IT spending.
Nestlé India declined 1.71 per cent to ₹2,148.35, whereas Asian Paints shed 1.66 per cent to ₹2,132.35.
Bharti Airtel ended 1.13 per cent decrease at ₹1,576.65, pressured by weak point in telecom shares.
Weak international cues and chronic promoting by international buyers continued to weigh on market sentiment. Analysts counsel that volatility could persist within the coming classes amid financial uncertainties and upcoming coverage bulletins.
