India's BSE Sensex ended slightly lower at 84,233.6 on Wednesday after a volatile session, snapping a three-day winning streak. Weakness in IT stocks outweighed gains in PSU banks and auto shares. Investor sentiment remained shaped by a mix of factors: uneven third-quarter earnings, signs of stabilization in foreign portfolio flows, anticipation of upcoming inflation data, and developments around the US-India trade agreement.
Among index heavyweights, Tata Consultancy Services, Infosys, HCL Technologies, Eternal, ITC, and Tech Mahindra were the major laggards. On the positive side, State Bank of India climbed 3.3%, emerging as the top gainer after its strong Q3 results. Maruti Suzuki India, IndiGo, Trent, Reliance Industries, and NTPC also recorded solid advances.
