Sensex falls 54 pts, Nifty above 26k in volatile session

The domestic share market ended with marginal losses amid weak global cues in a volatile session on Monday, with Nifty managed to close above 26,000. At close, the Sensex was down 54.30 points or 0.06 percent at 85,213.36, and the Nifty was down 19.65 points or 0.08 percent at 26,027.30. 

#Indian markets trade range-bound on weak global cues. Sensex slips 51 pts, Nifty near 26,028 as FPI selling continues, DII buying caps losses. pic.twitter.com/0EjPpi4Hj1

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InterGlobe Aviation, ITC, HCL Technologies, HUL, Trent were the top gainers on the Nifty, while losers included ONGC, M&M, HDFC Life, Eicher Motors, JSW Steel.On the sectoral front, PSU Bank, media, IT, FMCG, Consumer Durables rose 0.3-1%, while auto, pharma, telecom shed 0.5-1%.BSE midcap index ended flat, while smallcap index rose 0.4%.
Rupee Close:
On 15 Dec'25,the Indian rupee depreciated 31 paise to close at a fresh record low of 90.73 against US dollar on Monday, weighed down by uncertainty over an India-US trade deal and persistent foreign fund outflows.Forex traders said rupee is trading with a negative bias as investors are in wait and watch mode and awaiting cues from the India-US trade deal front.
Trading Guide:
Vinod Nair, Head of Research, Geojit Investments stated, 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. 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.
Market experts recommended five shares to buy on Monday-Indo Borax and Chemicals, Atlanta Electricals, Zota Health Care, CCL Products (India), and Senores Pharmaceuticals.

(Business Correspondent)