Tue Feb 18 07:41:58 UTC 2025: ## Indian Stock Market Opens Lower Amidst Weak Earnings and Foreign Selling
**Mumbai, India** – Indian benchmark equity indices opened slightly lower on Tuesday, impacted by weak earnings reports and continued foreign selling. Banking, auto, and energy stocks led the decline. UltraTech Cement, IndusInd Bank, NTPC, Tata Steel, SBI, and Titan were among the top losers, falling as much as 1.5%. However, some sectors showed resilience, with Tech Mahindra, Sun Pharma, HCL Tech, Maruti, and Zomato opening with gains. Dr. V K Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist at Geojit Financial Services, attributed the negative sentiment to the combination of disappointing earnings and persistent foreign investor offloading. The downward trend follows a period of global market uncertainty, adding to pressure on Indian equities.
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