Sensex, Nifty End Lower as Geopolitical Concerns and Profit Booking Weigh on Sentiment

Mumbai, 17 June 2025: Indian benchmark indices closed in the red on Tuesday as investors opted to lock in gains following the previous session’s sharp surge. Weighing further on sentiment were intensifying geopolitical concerns between Israel and Iran, a spike in crude oil prices, and caution ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision.

Key Market Metrics

• Sensex closed 212.85 points down at 81,583.30
• Nifty dropped 93.10 points to 24,853.40
• FIIs recorded net selling of ₹2,539.42 crore
• DIIs remained net buyers, investing ₹5,780.96 crore
• Brent crude rose 1.69% to $74.47 per barrel

The BSE Sensex slipped 0.26%, ending at 81,583.30. Intraday, it touched a low of 81,427.01, down 369.14 points from the previous close. The broader NSE Nifty 50 also declined, losing 0.37% or 93.10 points to finish at 24,853.40.

Top Losers Drag Market Down Pharma, Auto, and NBFCs Hit

Heavyweight stocks such as Sun Pharma, Tata Motors, Bajaj Finance, IndusInd Bank, and Bajaj Finserv led the decline as investors booked profits from the previous day’s rise. These counters exerted significant pressure on the benchmarks.

IT and Paint Stocks Offer Some Relief Amid Sell-Off

Despite the overall market weakness, Tech Mahindra, Infosys, Asian Paints, and Maruti Suzuki stood out as top performers, helping to offset broader losses and offering temporary support to the indices.

Global Markets Send Mixed Signals; Europe Turns Cautious

Asian markets ended on a mixed note:

• Kospi and Nikkei 225 closed in positive territory
• Shanghai Composite and Hang Seng declined

European indices were trading lower during mid-session, reflecting geopolitical concerns. However, US indices ended higher on Monday, offering a limited positive lead.

Crude Oil Jumps Near $75, Raising Inflation Fears in India

Brent crude surged 1.69% to $74.47 per barrel, raising red flags for India’s import-heavy economy. Rising energy prices are likely to impact inflation forecasts and monetary policy decisions.

Institutional Flow Snapshot

According to provisional stock exchange data:

• Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded shares worth ₹2,539.42 crore
• Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) injected ₹5,780.96 crore into the market

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