Thu Feb 27 05:52:04 UTC 2025: ## Indian Stocks Show Volatility Amidst FII Sell-Off and Global Uncertainty

**Mumbai, February 27, 2025** – Indian stock markets experienced volatile trading on Thursday, February 27th, following a period of foreign institutional investor (FII) selling and global market uncertainty. While the Sensex and Nifty opened higher, gains were short-lived as FIIs offloaded equities worth ₹3,529.10 crore on Tuesday, February 25th, adding to concerns. The Sensex ultimately closed up 147.71 points (0.20%) at 74,602.12, while the Nifty fell for the sixth consecutive day, closing down 5.80 points (0.03%) at 22,547.55.

Thursday’s trading saw a mix of gains and losses. Bajaj Finserv, Bajaj Finance, IndusInd Bank, Axis Bank, Nestle, and Tata Steel were among the top gainers, while UltraTech Cement, Mahindra & Mahindra, NTPC, HCL Tech, Tech Mahindra, and Tata Motors led the losses. The volatility was attributed to the expiry of February’s derivatives contracts and ongoing concerns about potential tariffs impacting domestic stocks.

Prashanth Tapse, Senior VP (Research) at Mehta Equities Ltd., noted that the uncertainty surrounding tariffs and continued FII selling are significant worries for investors. However, he also pointed to the decline in WTI oil prices to around $69 a barrel as a potential positive factor.

Asian markets presented a mixed picture, with Tokyo trading positively while Seoul, Shanghai, and Hong Kong saw declines. US markets ended Wednesday on a mixed note. Brent crude oil prices rose slightly to $72.77 a barrel. The Indian markets were closed on Wednesday for Mahashivratri.

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