Stock Markets End Marginally Lower Amid Foreign Fund Outflows, Global Weakness
Mumbai: Indian equity benchmark indices closed slightly lower on Monday, December 15, 2025, tracking weak global cues and continued selling by foreign institutional investors (FIIs). Investor sentiment also remained cautious amid uncertainty surrounding a potential India–U.S. trade agreement, market analysts said. Business
The 30-share BSE Sensex slipped 54.30 points, or 0.06%, to close at 85,213.36. During intraday trade, the index fell as much as 427 points, touching a low of 84,840.32.
The NSE Nifty 50 also ended marginally in the red, declining 19.65 points, or 0.08%, to settle at 26,027.30.
Top Gainers and Losers
Among Sensex constituents, stocks such as Mahindra & Mahindra, Maruti Suzuki, Adani Ports, Bajaj Finserv, Titan, and HDFC Bank weighed on the index.
On the positive side, Hindustan Unilever, Trent, HCL Technologies, Asian Paints, and Tata Steel provided some support to the market.
Foreign Investors Continue Selling
According to exchange data, foreign institutional investors sold equities worth ₹1,114.22 crore on Friday (December 12). In contrast, domestic institutional investors remained net buyers, purchasing shares worth ₹3,868.94 crore, helping limit the downside.
Global Market Cues
Asian markets ended lower, with declines seen in South Korea’s Kospi, Japan’s Nikkei 225, Shanghai’s SSE Composite, and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng.
European markets were trading higher during Indian market hours, while U.S. equities closed lower on Friday.
Analyst View
Vinod Nair, Head of Research at Geojit Investments Ltd., said persistent foreign fund outflows and currency weakness are keeping markets range-bound.
“Foreign fund selling and a weak rupee have restricted market movement. Currency volatility is expected to continue until there is clarity on the India–U.S. trade deal,” he said.
Crude Oil Update
Global oil prices edged higher, with Brent crude rising 0.15% to $61.21 per barrel.
Previous Session Recap
On Friday, December 12, the Sensex had gained 449.53 points (0.53%) to close at 85,267.66, while the Nifty rose 148.40 points (0.57%) to 26,046.95.