Indian equities ended lower on Monday, snapping a two-day winning streak as global uncertainty and profit booking weighed on sentiment. The Sensex fell 174 points to close near 82,143, while the Nifty 50 slipped 58 points to settle at 25,227.
🔻 What Dragged the Market Sensex & Nifty
Weakness in IT, FMCG, and consumer durable stocks pulled the benchmarks down. Investors turned cautious amid renewed U.S.–China trade tensions, prompting light selling in large-cap counters.
💹 Top Gainers
- Waaree Renewable Technologies ▲ 8% — strong quarterly performance
- Bank of Baroda ▲ 2.4% — PSU banking momentum continues
- Coal India ▲ 1.8% — power sector demand outlook improves
- Zomato ▲ 1.6% — festive season orders boost confidence
🔻 Top Losers
- BLS International ▼ 13% — regulatory setback hit sentiment
- Tata Motors ▼ 7% (weekly) — demerger uncertainty persists
- Reliance Power ▼ 4.1% — weak outlook drags stock
- Vodafone Idea ▼ 3.8% — continued debt pressure
⚖️ Stable Performers
- HDFC Bank — steady close; banking stocks provided some support
- Infosys — mild dip on post-results profit booking
- ITC — range-bound trade; FMCG sector defensive
- TCS — marginal gains after solid quarterly earnings
🌍 Global Snapshot
Asian and European markets traded weak as U.S.–China tariff concerns resurfaced. Crude oil prices stabilized, while the Indian Rupee stayed largely steady against the dollar.