{"id":19126,"date":"2025-12-20T16:10:52","date_gmt":"2025-12-20T10:40:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trending.niftytrader.in\/?p=19126"},"modified":"2025-12-20T16:10:52","modified_gmt":"2025-12-20T10:40:52","slug":"markets-remain-volatile-with-losses-extending-rupee-shows-signs-of-recovery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.niftytrader.in\/markets\/markets-remain-volatile-with-losses-extending-rupee-shows-signs-of-recovery\/","title":{"rendered":"Markets Remain Volatile With Losses Extending, Rupee Shows Signs Of Recovery"},"content":{"rendered":"

Markets Close Lower for Second Week as Volatility and Global Cues Weigh on Sentiment<\/p>\n

Indian equity markets extended their losing streak for a second consecutive week, navigating a volatile trading environment shaped by foreign fund outflows, currency fluctuations and uncertainty around the India\u2013US trade deal. While domestic institutional investors (DIIs) continued to provide support through sustained buying, it was not enough to offset broader concerns linked to global risk sentiment and the rupee\u2019s sharp intraday moves.<\/p>\n

By the end of the week, benchmark indices closed modestly lower. The BSE Sensex declined 338.3 points, or 0.39 percent, to 84,929.36, while the Nifty 50 slipped 80.55 points, or 0.30 percent, to 25,966.40. Market participants described the week as one marked by sharp stock-specific action, subdued risk appetite and caution ahead of key global developments.<\/p>\n

Benchmark Indices Under Pressure Despite Selective Buying<\/h2>\n

Large-cap stocks witnessed marginal losses as selling pressure persisted in select heavyweight counters. Stocks such as Indian Overseas Bank, Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company, Siemens Energy India, Axis Bank, Adani Total Gas, Cummins India, JSW Steel and Eternal fell between 4 and 8 percent over the week.<\/p>\n

At the same time, gains in a handful of stocks helped limit the downside. Vedanta, Shriram Finance, InterGlobe Aviation, Hindustan Zinc and Britannia Industries emerged as notable gainers, reflecting selective investor interest in metal, financial and consumption themes.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe market is clearly in a stock-picking phase,\u201d a market participant said. \u201cWhile headline indices remain under pressure, opportunities are emerging in companies with strong balance sheets and earnings visibility.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Midcap and Smallcap Indices End Flat Amid Sharp Divergence<\/h2>\n

The broader market painted a mixed picture, with midcap and smallcap indices ending the week largely flat but witnessing sharp divergence at the stock level.<\/p>\n

The BSE Midcap Index closed on a flat note. Stocks such as New India Assurance Company, Ola Electric Mobility, JK Cement, Hitachi Energy India, Punjab and Sind Bank, SAIL and GE Vernova TD India declined between 4 and 9 percent. On the upside, Deepak Nitrite, Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services, Tata Elxsi, Bharti Hexacom, Ashok Leyland and KEI Industries gained 5\u20139 percent.<\/p>\n

Similarly, the BSE Smallcap Index ended flat, masking extreme volatility beneath the surface. Stocks including Kothari Industrial Corporation, Wonder Electricals, Worth Investment & Trading, Vishnu Prakash R Punglia, Kamdhenu and Akzo Nobel India plunged between 12 and 22 percent. In contrast, Reliance Infrastructure, Roto Pumps, Lloyds Enterprises, Bliss GVS Pharma, Gandhar Oil Refinery India, Rain Industries, Antony Waste Handling Cell and DCX Systems surged more than 15 percent.<\/p>\n

Key trends in broader markets included:<\/p>\n