Indian equity benchmarks slipped for a third straight session on December 17 as volatility, FPI outflows, a weak rupee and delayed India–US trade talks weighed on sentiment, keeping benchmarks lower despite selective sectoral gains.
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Indian equity markets ended the session lower on December 17, slipping sharply from the day’s highs amid heightened volatility. This marked the third consecutive session of losses for the benchmark indices, as investor sentiment stayed cautious throughout the day.
The pressure on equities was driven by persistent FPI outflows, continued weakness in the rupee, and delays in concluding the India–US trade negotiations. These factors combined to keep risk appetite subdued, leading to intraday selling across several sectors.
In the commodities space, crude oil prices rebounded after steep losses in the previous session.
U.S. crude oil rose 1.3% to $55.97 per barrel, while Brent crude gained 1.15% to $59.60 per barrel.
The rebound came as concerns eased around a potential Russia–Ukraine peace deal and the possibility of sanctions relief.
At the close, the Sensex declined 120.21 points, or 0.14%, to settle at 84,559.65.
The Nifty also ended in the red, slipping 41.55 points, or 0.16%, to close at 25,818.55.
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Sectoral Performance
Sectoral trends were mixed. The Nifty PSU Bank index outperformed, advancing 1.3%, while the Nifty Metal index rose 0.25%. On the downside, the Nifty Consumer Durables index declined 1%, and the Nifty Media index dropped 1.7%.
Broader Markets
Broader markets underperformed the frontline indices. The mid-cap index ended lower by 0.54%, while the small-cap index fell 0.73%, reflecting continued pressure in the broader market space.
Stock-Specific Action
Among individual stocks, Shriram Finance emerged as one of the top gainers, rising around 2.07%. On the other hand, Max Health saw the sharpest decline of the session, falling 3.71%.
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