Indian stock markets slipped into negative territory on Tuesday, October 14, after opening higher. The Sensex dropped over 300 points, while the Nifty slipped below 25,150, led by weakness in pharma and metal stocks.
Despite gains in IT shares following HCLTech’s strong Q2 results, broader market sentiment turned cautious amid profit booking and weak global cues.
India’s benchmark indices initially opened firm but lost momentum as selling intensified across most sectors. While IT and oil & gas stocks saw marginal gains, other sectors came under pressure. Consumer durables emerged as the top laggard.
Broader indices traded range-bound, indicating a cautious approach by investors who engaged in selective buying while booking profits in previously outperforming counters, as per news reports.
Indian equities also tracked weakness in European markets, which were hovering near a two-week low due to trade worries.
The negative sentiment in global peers contributed to selling pressure at home, weighing on both the Sensex and Nifty.
| Symbol | LTP (₹) | % Change | Volume (Shares) |
| WIPRO | 248.78 | +1.49% | 55,62,060 |
| MAXHEALTH | 1,159.10 | +1.38% | 11,49,199 |
IT stocks like Wipro and Max Healthcare emerged as top performers, supported by positive earnings sentiment and buying interest.
| Symbol | LTP (₹) | % Change | Volume (Shares) |
| BAJFINANCE | 1,015.40 | -2.06% | 58,72,517 |
| TATASTEEL | 169.79 | -1.87% | 1,57,47,923 |
Pharma and metal counters weighed on the indices, with Bajaj Finance and Tata Steel leading the losers.
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The decline in Sensex and Nifty on October 14 is largely driven by sectoral weakness, global cues, and profit booking. While IT stocks offered some support, broader market sentiment remains cautious. Traders are likely to watch upcoming macroeconomic data and central bank commentary for direction in the coming sessions.
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Published on: Oct 14, 2025, 2:33 PM IST
Neha Dubey
Neha Dubey is a Content Analyst with 3 years of experience in financial journalism, having written for a leading newswire agency and multiple newspapers. At Angel One, she creates daily content on finance and the economy. Neha holds a degree in Economics and a Master’s in Journalism.
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