Sensex and Nifty slip into red after early gains amid global uncertainty
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12/Jun/2025

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Sensex dropped 178.60 points and Nifty fell 57.15 points after early trade gains as investor mood turned cautious.
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Weak global cues, Middle East tensions and ₹446 crore FII outflows dented sentiment in the Indian equity market.
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Brent crude spike and absence of strong positive triggers kept the market trend flattish, say analysts.
India's benchmark stock indices — Sensex and Nifty — began trading with modest early gains on Thursday (June 12, 2025), but soon slipped into the negative territory, tracking sluggish global cues, heightened tensions in the Middle East, and fresh foreign institutional investor (FII) outflows.
Market Opening and Reversal
The 30-share BSE Sensex opened positively, gaining 108.02 points to touch 82,623.16, while the NSE Nifty 50 advanced 38.7 points to 25,180.10 during early trade. However, the optimism was short-lived.
By mid-session:
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Sensex had dropped 178.60 points, quoting at 82,331.42
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Nifty was down 57.15 points, trading at 25,093.75
The quick reversal in sentiment was attributed to weak global markets, continued foreign capital outflows, and geopolitical concerns stemming from the Middle East.
Key Gainers and Laggards
Among the Sensex constituents, the top gainers included:
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Asian Paints
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Bajaj Finserv
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Bharti Airtel
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NTPC
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Adani Ports
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HDFC Bank
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Bajaj Finance
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Larsen & Toubro
Meanwhile, the major laggards were:
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Infosys
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Eternal
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Tech Mahindra
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Tata Motors
This mixed performance reflects ongoing volatility in sectoral trends, with defensives and banks outperforming while IT and auto stocks lagged.
Global Market Sentiment
Global cues remained muted, with Asian markets trading in a mixed pattern:
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South Korea’s Kospi and Shanghai’s SSE Composite Index were positive
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Japan’s Nikkei 225 and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng traded lower
Meanwhile, US indices ended in the red on Wednesday, further reinforcing global investor caution.
FIIs and Oil Prices Add Pressure
Adding to the cautious mood was the net equity selling by Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs), who offloaded shares worth ₹446.31 crore on June 11, according to stock exchange data.
Additionally, geopolitical tensions led to a spike in Brent crude prices, reaching $70 per barrel, a level considered uncomfortable for oil-import-dependent economies like India.
However, in Thursday’s session, Brent crude eased slightly by 0.42%, quoting at $69.48 per barrel, but remains a concern for inflation and trade deficit watchers.
Expert Commentary
According to V.K. Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist at Geojit Financial Services:
“The recent flattish trend in the market is likely to continue in the near-term since there are no clear positive triggers that can push the market much higher.”
He added that the Brent crude spike on the back of heightened security risks in the Middle East is a negative for India, both from an economic and investor sentiment standpoint.
Market Performance Snapshot
On Wednesday (June 11, 2025):
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The BSE Sensex closed 123.42 points higher, at 82,515.14
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The Nifty 50 ended 37.15 points up, at 25,141.40
Despite the mild rise, investor sentiment remained cautious due to lack of strong macroeconomic or policy triggers, and many analysts believe that sideways movement or mild corrections could persist for a while.
Outlook: Wait-and-Watch Mode
Investors are now looking ahead to:
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Inflation data and IIP numbers
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US Federal Reserve's policy cues
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Any fresh announcements from the Finance Ministry or SEBI
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Developments in the Middle East crisis
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Ongoing monsoon performance, which can impact rural consumption
The overall sentiment remains range-bound, with defensive stock picking expected to dominate until clearer signals emerge.
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