Tue Feb 18 05:11:56 UTC 2025: ## Sensex Dips on Weak Earnings and Foreign Selling
**MUMBAI, INDIA** – Indian benchmark equity indices opened lower on Tuesday, impacted by weak corporate earnings and continued foreign selling. Banking, auto, and energy sectors led the decline. Several major stocks, including UltraTech Cement, IndusInd Bank, NTPC, Tata Steel, SBI, and Titan, experienced losses of up to 1.5%. However, some sectors showed resilience, with Tech Mahindra, Sun Pharma, HCL Tech, Maruti, and Zomato opening with gains. The subdued market performance follows a trend of investor hesitancy fueled by recent financial reports and persistent outflow of foreign investment. Dr. V K Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist at Geojit Financial Services, noted the impact of these factors on the market’s opening.
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