The S&P BSE Sensex fell 54 points, or 0.06%, to finish at 85,213. The NSE Nifty 50 declined 20 points, or 0.08%, to close at 26,027.
Here’s how analysts read the market pulse:
Persistent foreign fund outflows and a weak rupee have kept markets in a narrow range, with currency volatility likely to continue until clarity emerges on the India–US trade deal, said Vinod Nair, Head of Research at Geojit Investments, adding that expectations of an earnings recovery in H2FY26, supported by monetary and fiscal growth drivers, are helping stabilize sentiment. “Going forward, market momentum is expected to be earnings-led rather than valuation-driven. Investors are also awaiting key economic indicators, including U.S. CPI inflation and unemployment data, which will shape global liquidity expectations and the interest rate outlook for 2026,” said Nair.
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US markets
Wall Street’s main indexes inched higher in choppy trading on Monday, with some heavyweight tech stocks rebounding from last week’s rout, while investors braced for a barrage of economic data that could set the course for interest rates.
Traders also got more clarity on candidates for the post of Federal Reserve chair next year as U.S. President Donald Trump, according to a report, said he narrowed his search to former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh or National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett.
European Markets
European shares edged higher on Monday, kicking off a week packed with central bank decisions and delayed U.S. economic data on a positive note, as investors returned to risk assets after last week’s subdued finish.
The pan-European STOXX 600 was up 0.6% at 581.85, putting it less than 1% away from a record high. Major regional bourses also advanced, with Spain’s hitting an intraday record high.
Tech View
The index faced resistance near 26,050 before closing slightly lower, said Rupak De, Senior Technical Analyst at LKP Securities, adding that on the hourly chart, the index encountered resistance at the falling trendline.
“The hourly RSI has witnessed a bearish crossover and is trending lower, indicating bearishness in the market. Overall, the index is likely to remain range-bound between 25,900 and 26,100. A decisive move beyond this range could trigger a directional move,” said De.
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Most active stocks in terms of turnover
Kaynes Technology (Rs 2,295 crore), InterGlobe Aviation (Rs 1,992 crore), Transformers & Rectifiers (Rs 1,601 crore), Vodafone Idea (Rs 1,358 crore), Hindustan Zinc (Rs 1,316 crore), BSE (Rs 1,057 crore), and HDFC Bank (Rs 975 crore) and were among the most active stocks on BSE in value terms. Higher activity in a counter in value terms can help identify the counters with highest trading turnovers in the day.
Most active stocks in volume terms
Vodafone Idea (Traded shares: 117.29 crore), Transformers & Rectifiers (Traded shares: 5.29 crore), IDFC First Bank (Traded shares: 4.57 crore), Sagility India (Traded shares: 4.43 crore), GMR Airports (Traded shares: 4.28 crore), YES Bank (Traded shares: 4.28 crore) and Ola Electric Mobility (Traded shares: 3.7 crore) were among the most actively traded stocks in volume terms on NSE.
Stocks showing buying interest
Shares of Praj Industries, Transformers & Rectifiers, Action Construction Equipment, Ather Energy, Aarti Industries, NBCC and Reliance Infrastructure were among the stocks that witnessed strong buying interest from market participants.
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52 Week high
Over 132 stocks hit their 52 week highs today while 150 stocks slipped to their 52-week lows. Among the ones which hit their 52 week highs included Hindustan Zinc and Muthoot Finance.
Stocks seeing selling pressure
Stocks which witnessed significant selling pressure were PTC Industries, CCL Products, BSE, Aditya Birla Capital, Emcure Pharmaceuticals, Aditya Birla Retail and New India Assurance.
Sentiment meter neutral
The market sentiments were neutral. Out of the 4,449 stocks that traded on the BSE on Monday, 2,098 stocks witnessed declines, 2,186 saw advances, while 165 stocks remained unchanged.
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