Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty closed flat on Monday in-tandem with a weak trend in global markets and persistent foreign fund outflows. Additionally, uncertainty over an India-US trade deal weighed on investors sentiment, analysts said. Equity markets remained under pressure throughout the session, weighed down by weak global cues. The Sensex slipped 54 points to close at 85,213, while the Nifty edged down 20 points to 26,027. Among the 30 Sensex constituents, 16 ended lower and 14 finished higher. Mahindra Mahindra, Bharti Airtel, Trent, NTPC, Bajaj Finserv and Power Grid were among the major laggards. However, Asian Paints, Hindustan Unilever, UltraTech Cement, Bharat Electronics and Tata Steel were the gainers. In the Nifty, 27 of the 50 stocks declined, 22 advanced, and one remained unchanged. Sector-wise, auto, energy, and banking shares were under pressure, while IT and FMCG stocks saw gains. Weak Global Cues Weigh on Markets KSH International IPO Opens on 16 December Meanwhile, KSH International Limited’s IPO will open for subscription on December 16 and close on December 18. The company plans to raise ₹710 crore through the issue, including a ₹420 crore fresh issue and an offer-for-sale of ₹290 crore by promoters. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee depreciated 9 paise to an all-time low of 90.58 against US dollar in early trade on Monday. Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, climbed 0.52% to $61.43 per barrel. Markets Were Bullish Last Week On Friday, December 12, the stock market ended on a strong note. The Sensex jumped 449 points to close at 85,267, while the Nifty gained 148 points, finishing at 26,046. Market Update – 12 December 2025 Top Nifty Gainers Top Nifty Losers Source: BSE Post navigation Rupee crashes to record low of 90.74 per US dollar:Foreign fund outflows, high US tariffs and weak RBI intervention add pressure India’s wholesale inflation stays negative at -0.32%:Cheaper food and oil ease price pressure; WPI rose by 0.71% in Nov compared to Oct
