Indian equities witnessed a mildly volatile session on Tuesday, ending slightly lower as investors balanced strong foreign inflows against mixed global cues and a flurry of domestic earnings. While key benchmark indices saw minor losses, resilience in the broader market and strength in select sectors kept sentiment largely stable. Global markets offered mixed signals, and traders adopted a cautious stance ahead of key macroeconomic data releases.
The benchmark Sensex closed at 84,628.16, down 150.68 points or 0.18%, while the Nifty 50 slipped 29.85 points or 0.11% to end at 25,936.20. Despite the marginal decline, broader market indices outperformed. The BSE MidCap index gained 57.18 points (0.12%), closing at 46,986.77, while the BSE SmallCap index added 30.94 points (0.06%) to settle at 53,819.76.
Among sectoral indices, performance was mixed. BSE Metal surged 1.30% to 35,117.83, supported by firm commodity prices and strong quarterly updates from metal producers. However, BSE IT slipped 0.60% to 35,143.40, dragged by selling pressure in heavyweights like Infosys and Wipro. BSE Oil & Gas fell 0.63%, while BSE Auto and BSE FMCGended down 0.42% and 0.11%, respectively. On the other hand, BSE Bankex edged higher by 0.06%, closing at 65,552.04.
Global markets presented a mixed picture. In the U.S., the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped marginally by 3.38 points (–0.02%) to 47,706.37, while the Nasdaq Composite advanced 190.04 points (+0.80%) to 23,827.49, supported by gains in tech stocks. The Dow Futures also reflected a positive undertone, rising 269.00 points (+0.58%) to 46,429.00.
In Asia, Japan’s Nikkei index outperformed with a strong rally of 1,016.82 points (+2.02%), closing at 51,236.00, driven by a weaker yen and improved corporate earnings outlook. Meanwhile, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng remained unchanged at 26,433.70, indicating a neutral sentiment in Chinese markets.
As per pivot levels, Nifty’s key support zones stand at 25,817, 25,698, and 25,585, while resistance is likely near 26,049, 26,161, and 26,280.
For the Sensex, support levels are placed at 84,236, 83,844, and 83,469, with resistance seen at 85,004, 85,379, and 85,771.
The data suggests that both indices are likely to remain range-bound in the near term, with stock-specific movements dominating the market action.
Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) and domestic institutional investors (DIIs) continued to influence market dynamics.
This strong FII buying indicates renewed foreign participation in Indian equities. However, activity in the derivatives segment showed mixed trends:
The data implies that while FIIs are positive in cash markets, they remain cautious in futures, likely employing hedging strategies to protect short-term gains amid global uncertainty.
Indian ADRs traded on U.S. exchanges reflected a mixed tone:
| ADR | Close ($) | Change ($) | Change (%) |
| Dr. Reddy’s | 14.60 | +0.13 | +0.90% |
| HDFC Bank | 37.00 | +0.36 | +0.98% |
| ICICI Bank | 30.90 | –0.23 | –0.74% |
| Infosys | 16.89 | –0.15 | –0.88% |
| Tata Motors | 25.14 | 0.00 | 0.00% |
| Wipro | 2.68 | +0.01 | +0.37% |
The positive performance of HDFC Bank and Dr. Reddy’s ADRs highlights continued global confidence in India’s banking and pharma sectors, while minor declines in Infosys and ICICI Bank suggest sectoral rotation among investors.
In the currency market, the USD/INR pair closed at 85.67, marginally higher from its intraday low of 85.65, reflecting limited volatility. The EUR/INR ended at 100.37, while GBP/INR closed at 116.50.
The India VIX, a key measure of market volatility, edged up by 0.10 points (0.80%) to 11.95, indicating that traders expect stable market conditions with occasional short-term fluctuations.
Earnings season remained the key driver of stock-specific action, with several companies posting strong quarterly results:
The company reported a 25% YoY increase in consolidated net profit to ₹644 crore for Q2FY26, up from ₹515 crore in Q2FY25. Revenue from operations rose 20% YoY to ₹2,776 crore, compared to ₹2,308 crore last year, supported by robust capacity utilization and renewable energy output.
The non-banking financial company (NBFC) posted a 33% rise in consolidated net profit to ₹1,128 crore, driven by strong growth in net interest income (NII) and fee-based income. NII rose 23% YoY to ₹2,637 crore, while fee income surged 59% YoY to ₹588 crore. Shares of Tata Capital were up 0.64% at ₹330.95 on the BSE.
The company posted a 42% rise in net profit to ₹795.48 crore in Q2FY26, compared to ₹560.49 crore in the same quarter last year. Revenue grew 25% YoY to ₹14,037 crore, led by record sales of two-wheelers and three-wheelers. Overall sales, including exports, rose 23% to 1.51 million units, compared to 1.23 million in Q2FY25.
Shree Cement’s consolidated net profit jumped over fourfold to ₹309.82 crore, from ₹76.64 crore in Q2FY25, driven by strong demand and higher realizations. Revenue rose 17.43% YoY to ₹4,761.07 crore.
The real estate arm of Raymond reported a significant rise in net profit to ₹60.2 crore, compared to ₹4.92 crore last year. Revenue surged 207.9% YoY to ₹696.5 crore, attributed to robust demand and efficient execution.
The lender recorded a 45% YoY jump in net profit to ₹564 crore, up from ₹389 crore last year. Net interest income grew 14.6% YoY to ₹2,279 crore, while the loan book expanded 13% to ₹13,514 crore.
The defence PSU signed an exclusive teaming agreement with Swan Defence and Heavy Industries Ltd (SDHI) for collaboration in the design and construction of Landing Platform Docks (LPD5) for the Indian Navy, strengthening its order pipeline.
CRISIL upgraded the company’s NCD rating to ‘AA+/Stable’ from AA/Stable, citing stronger balance sheet and asset quality. The rating covers total bank loan facilities worth ₹9,000 crore.
The real estate player raised ₹875 crore through private placement of Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs) to the International Finance Corporation (IFC), part of the World Bank Group. The funds will be utilized for sustainable housing projects and debt reduction.
Oil India and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) signed two MoUs for collaboration on the Greenfield Refinery and Petrochemical Complex near Ramayapatnam Port, Andhra Pradesh, and with Numaligarh Refinery Ltd (NRL) for other projects.
As per the NSE’s derivative data, SAMMAANCAP remains under the F&O ban due to exceeding 95% of the market-wide position limit. Traders should exercise caution while taking new positions in the counter.
Several key companies announced or are scheduled to announce their quarterly results, including:
APL Apollo Tubes Ltd, Fino Payments Bank Ltd, LIC Housing Finance Ltd, Larsen & Toubro Ltd, Coal India Ltd, NMDC Steel Ltd, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd, Raymond Lifestyle Ltd, NTPC Green Energy Ltd, and Steel Authority of India Ltd, among others.
A detailed list is available on the BSE corporate results page.
The technical outlook shows a consolidating trend for benchmark indices.
Among stocks:
Despite mild declines, the underlying sentiment in the Indian market remains constructive. The strong FII inflows and steady domestic participation underline the resilience of Indian equities, even amid global uncertainties.
The Nifty’s near-term trading range is expected between 25,800 and 26,100, while Sensex is likely to oscillate between 84,200 and 85,500. Market participants will closely track the U.S. Federal Reserve commentary, corporate earnings, and crude oil price movements for direction cues.
Broader markets continue to offer opportunities, especially in the metal, financials, and real estate space, supported by strong earnings momentum and government infrastructure spending.
With India VIX hovering below 12, volatility remains contained, suggesting traders are pricing in a stable near-term outlook. However, select profit-booking cannot be ruled out given the recent rally.
Tuesday’s session reflected a day of consolidation as investors weighed positive institutional inflows against profit-booking in key sectors. The resilience in the broader market, coupled with encouraging corporate earnings and strong FII activity, continues to reinforce India’s position as a favored emerging market destination.
While short-term volatility may persist, the medium-term outlook remains upbeat, supported by healthy macros, robust earnings, and improving global liquidity.
Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Stock prices can be volatile; investors may lose capital.
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