The Indian stock market witnessed another day of weakness.
On December 17, 2025, the Sensex closes lower by around 120 points to settle at 84,560, extending losses for the third straight session as selling pressure persisted in select sectors.
Trading in Mumbai started on a cautious note, with benchmarks fluctuating through the day amid mixed global signals. The BSE Sensex opened mildly higher but soon slipped into negative territory as investors booked profits in media, realty, and consumer durables stocks. By the closing bell, it was down about 120 points. Similarly, the NSE Nifty shed over 40 points to end at 25,819. While broader markets also faced some pressure, PSU banks stood out with gains of nearly 1.5%.
Sensex Closes Lower: Key Sector Performances
Certain sectors bore the brunt of the selling today. Media stocks led the decline, followed closely by realty and consumer durables segments, which saw notable drops. These areas have been under watch amid broader concerns over consumer spending and higher borrowing costs.
On the brighter side, PSU banks provided some support to the indices, rising around 1.5% on sustained buying interest. This strength in public sector lenders helped limit the overall downside for the benchmarks.
Midcap and smallcap indices also ended marginally lower, reflecting similar caution among traders.
Global Market Trends
Overseas markets presented a mixed picture that influenced sentiment here. In Asia, major indices traded mostly higher during the day. South Korea’s Kospi climbed 0.81% to around 4,031, while Japan’s Nikkei added 0.19% to close near 49,477.
Hong Kong’s Hang Seng was up 0.22% at about 25,291, and China’s Shanghai Composite gained 0.17% to 3,831. These gains offered some positive cues for Indian traders early on.
In the US, the previous session on December 16 saw the Dow Jones fall 0.62% to 48,114. The Nasdaq Composite managed a small rise, while the S&P 500 dipped 0.24%. These overnight movements kept global investors watchful.
What Drove the Market Movement
Persistent foreign fund outflows and the ongoing weakness in the rupee continued to weigh on domestic equities. Traders noted that uncertainty around international trade developments added to the cautious mood. At the same time, domestic institutional buying provided a cushion, preventing sharper falls.
The market has now seen three consecutive sessions of declines, though the drops have been measured compared to earlier volatility this year.
Keep an eye on upcoming economic data and policy updates—markets often react swiftly to fresh developments in trade talks or currency movements.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Stock markets are volatile, and readers should consult qualified professionals for investment decisions. Data and details are based on market sources as of December 17, 2025.