Indian Markets End Slightly Lower in Volatile Trade; Nifty Below 25,950 Ahead of Global Policy Updates

Synopsis:


Indian equity markets ended marginally lower on October 28 amid volatility from F&O expiry and global policy caution. Metal and PSU Bank sectors outperformed, while IT, Pharma, FMCG, and Realty declined. Tata Steel gained 2.82%, standing out among top performers.


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Market Overview

Indian equity markets ended slightly in the red after a volatile session on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. The Nifty 50 slipped below the 25,950 mark amid volatility linked to the F&O monthly expiry, while investors stayed cautious ahead of key global central bank policy decisions.

At the close, the Sensex declined 150.68 points (0.18%) to settle at 84,628.16, while the Nifty 50 dropped 29.85 points (0.11%), ending at 25,936.20.
Broader markets remained largely unchanged, with both midcap and small-cap indices finishing flat.

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Sectoral Performance

On the sectoral front:

  • Metal and PSU Bank indices led the gains, each advancing about 1.2%.

  • IT, Pharma, FMCG, and Realty sectors witnessed mild declines ranging between 0.5% and 1%.

The metal sector outperformed, buoyed by optimism over China’s move to cut steel overcapacity and progress in U.S.–China trade talks.
Among individual stocks, Tata Steel was a standout performer, gaining nearly 2.82% during the session.

PSU banks also remained in focus, rising on reports of higher foreign institutional investor (FII) holding limits.

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Indian Markets End Slightly Lower in a Volatile Session as Nifty Slips Below 25,950 Ahead of Key Global Policy Decisions.

Published Date : 28 Oct 2025

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