Indian equity markets began the week on a softer note, with the Sensex and Nifty edging lower as traders navigated a busy slate of IPOs and prepared for the US Federal Reserve’s rate announcement later in the week.
With the RBI’s recent policy cut now absorbed, investors appeared more measured in their approach, leading to a slight pullback in early trade.
The BSE Sensex was last seen at 85,496.61, down 215.76 points (0.25%) at 9:40 AM, reflecting a more cautious stance across broader markets.
The decline follows a period of consolidation, with investors looking for cues from both domestic and global developments.
On Friday, Sensex finished on a firmer footing after easing in the first half of the session. Financial and automobile shares, which tend to react to interest-rate changes, helped lift sentiment following the RBI’s decision to reduce the policy rate by 25 basis points.
A few large-cap names helped limit Monday’s downside. Reliance Industries and Infosys offered measurable support to the Sensex, maintaining some stability despite broader weakness.
| Stock | CMP (₹) | Contribution |
| Reliance | 1,545.60 | +24.58 |
| Infosys | 1,624.00 | +19.98 |
Certain financial names weighed on the benchmark. Bajaj Finance and ICICI Bank were among the key stocks pulling the Sensex lower.
| Stock | CMP (₹) | Contribution |
| Bajaj Finance | 1,036.65 | −51.60 |
| ICICI Bank | 1,385.00 | −35.17 |
These stocks contributed to the overall negative tone despite strength in select sectors.
This week’s trading pattern may remain influenced by IPO activity and global monetary policy updates.
Investors are expected to monitor the US Federal Reserve’s upcoming rate announcement, which could guide near-term market sentiment.
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The Sensex’s modest decline reflects a phase of careful positioning rather than broad weakness. With domestic policy changes already factored in and global events in focus, markets may continue to move in response to incoming data and policy signals.
As conditions evolve, investors are likely to remain attentive to both sector specific trends and wider economic cues.
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Published on: Dec 8, 2025, 9:50 AM 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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