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Indian stock markets opened higher on Tuesday, defying weakness in other Asian peers, as investors tracked global trade developments
Sensex Today
After a volatile trading session, Indian equity benchmarks ended lower on Tuesday as investors booked profits in realty, IT, financial services, and consumer durable stocks, reflecting a cautious market mood.
The BSE Sensex declined 150.68 points, or 0.18 percent, to close at 84,628.16, while the NSE Nifty50 slipped 29.95 points, or 0.11 percent, to settle at 25,936.20.
In the broader markets, the Nifty Midcap index edged down 0.02 percent, while the Nifty Smallcap index inched up 0.02 percent, both closing nearly flat.
Among sectoral indices, Nifty Metal and PSU Bank were the standout performers, rising over 1 percent each. In contrast, Nifty Realty led the losses, followed by IT, Energy, Financial Services, FMCG, Pharma, and Consumer Durables.
Within the Sensex pack, Trent, Tech Mahindra, Bajaj Finserv, HCL Tech, Mahindra & Mahindra, and Bajaj Finance were the major losers. Meanwhile, Tata Steel, L&T, State Bank of India, Tata Motors, Kotak Bank, and Reliance Industries emerged as the top gainers.
Global Cues
Asian markets traded lower on Tuesday as investors awaited US President Donald Trump’s meeting with Japan’s new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, marking the first formal talks between the two leaders. Trump had met Emperor Naruhito on Monday.
In regional trade, Japan’s Nikkei was down 0.25%, Topix fell 0.49%, Kospi led losses with a 1.4% drop, and Australia’s ASX 200 slipped 0.31%.
The weakness in Asia came despite a strong finish on Wall Street overnight, where all three major US indices closed at record highs. The S&P 500 rose 1.23%, the Nasdaq Composite gained 1.86%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 0.71%.
Investors are now focused on Big Tech earnings, the upcoming US Federal Reserve rate decision, and progress toward a potential US–China trade agreement, all of which could shape near-term market sentiment.
Aparna Deb is a Subeditor and writes for the business vertical of News18.com. She has a nose for news that matters. She is inquisitive and curious about things. Among other things, financial markets, economy, a…Read More
Aparna Deb is a Subeditor and writes for the business vertical of News18.com. She has a nose for news that matters. She is inquisitive and curious about things. Among other things, financial markets, economy, a… Read More
October 28, 2025, 09:04 IST
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