Markets end marginally lower amid monthly F&O expiry

The domestic share market indices traded marginally lower on Tuesday, with volatility persisting on Nifty F&O expiry, as investors stayed cautious ahead of the Fed’s December minutes report and continued FII outflows.At close, the Sensex was down 20.46 points or 0.02 percent at 84,675.08, and the Nifty was down 3.25 points or 0.01 percent at 25,938.85.

#Markets traded marginally lower amid broad-based selling, with realty and financial stocks under pressure while select auto and metal shares gained. pic.twitter.com/q18VDyThQo

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Shriram Finance, Tata Steel, Hindalco Industries, M&M, Bajaj Auto were the top gainers on the Nifty, while losers included Max Healthcare, Eternal, Apollo Hospitals, Interglobe Aviation, Tata Consumer. On the sectoral front, auto index rose 1 percent, metal index added 2 percent, PSU Bank gained nearly 2 percent, however, IT, realty, consumer durables, healthcare, defence down 0.5-1%.BSE Midcap and smallcap indices ended marginally lower.
Rupee Close:
On 30 Dec'25,the Indian rupee ended 20 paise higher to close at 89.78 against the US dollar on Tuesday,snapping a three-day ⁠slide, on account of dollar selling by the Reserve Bank.Strong industrial output numbers supported the local unit, but a stronger greenback, higher global crude oil prices, and foreign fund outflows prevented sharper gains, forex traders said.
Trading Guide:
Vinod Nair, Head of Research, Geojit Investments stated,the domestic market remained volatile and ended the monthly expiry day flat, despite supportive global cues and selective value buying. A stronger rupee provided some respite, yet overall sentiment stayed cautious amid persistent FII outflows.Sector-wise, while auto stocks gained on robust IIP data, metal stocks gained due to higher metal prices enabling better realisations. Similarly, PSU banks advanced on improved asset quality.Looking ahead, the market is anticipated to stay sideways, awaiting more pronounced outcomes from US-India trade talks and the Q3 results calendar.
Market experts recommended five shares to buy on Tuesday-NLC India, India Cements, CUB, Honasa Consumer, NTPC Green Energy.

(Business Correspondent)