FX.co ★ Sensex Closes Slightly Negative

On Tuesday, India's BSE Sensex experienced a slight decline, closing at 85,524.8. This marked the end of a two-session rally as foreign institutional investors resumed selling, with limited new catalysts emerging as the year comes to a close. Although there is an underlying support from an improved outlook for domestic demand, uncertainty surrounding global trade negotiations will continue to play a critical role in shaping market sentiment. Investors were also preparing for the upcoming earnings season and watching shifts in Federal Reserve policy expectations. Among the top performers, ITC, UltraTech Cement, Tata Steel, HDFC Bank, and NTPC saw gains of up to 1.4%. Conversely, Infosys, Tech Mahindra, Bharti Airtel, Adani Ports, Sun Pharma, and Axis Bank were noteworthy decliners, with losses reaching as much as 1.5%.