Bank Nifty Opens Lower on December 15, 2025 Amid Global Uncertainty; Down 160 Points

Indian equities opened the week cautiously, with Bank Nifty slipping 0.35% to 59,198 points at 10:00 AM on Monday. Persistent foreign investor selling and uncertainty surrounding a potential US India trade agreement weighed on risk appetite.

While some banking stocks supported indices, major contributors to declines reflected broader investor caution. 

Markets ended the week marginally lower before improving slightly after a US rate cut.

Bank Nifty Performance on Monday

At 10:00 AM, Bank Nifty was trading at 59,198.45, down 0.35%. The broader sentiment was subdued due to ongoing foreign institutional investor (FII) outflows and concerns over trade negotiations with the United States.

Stocks Supporting the Indices

Stocks Dragging the Indices Down

Weekly Trend

Indian equity benchmarks recorded marginal weekly losses amid sustained FII selling and continued uncertainty over US India trade discussions.

Despite early week weakness, markets recovered somewhat toward the end of the week, supported by the US Federal Reserve’s 25 basis point interest rate cut, which improved investor sentiment globally.

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Conclusion

Bank Nifty’s cautious start to the week reflects a combination of foreign outflows and trade uncertainty. While select banking stocks provided support, the overall market remains sensitive to global developments and policy moves.

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