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On December 26, 2025, the Indian stock market saw the Sensex drop for the third consecutive day, falling by 367 points. This decline is attributed to foreign fund outflows and a lack of positive domestic catalysts. While Asian markets mostly saw gains, European and U.S. markets were closed for Christmas. Foreign investors were net sellers of Indian equities, while domestic institutional investors were net buyers. Brent crude oil prices saw a slight increase.

News Article:

Sensex Plummets for Third Straight Day Amid Foreign Fund Outflows

Mumbai, December 26, 2025 – The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) Sensex closed lower for the third consecutive session on Friday, falling by 367.25 points, or 0.43%, to settle at 85,041.45. The National Stock Exchange (NSE) Nifty also declined, shedding 99.80 points, or 0.38%, to close at 26,042.30.

Analysts attribute the market downturn to persistent foreign fund outflows and the absence of significant positive domestic triggers. Bajaj Finance, Asian Paints, HCL Tech, Tata Consultancy Services, Eternal, and Sun Pharma were among the biggest losers on the Sensex.

In contrast, Titan, NTPC, Axis Bank, UltraTech Cement, Reliance Industries, and Hindustan Unilever bucked the trend and registered gains.

Across Asia, market performance was mixed. South Korea’s Kospi, Japan’s Nikkei 225, and Shanghai’s SSE Composite all closed in positive territory. However, markets in Europe and Hong Kong remained closed for the Christmas holiday. U.S. markets were also closed on Thursday for Christmas.

Exchange data revealed that Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) continued their selling spree, offloading equities worth ₹1,721.26 crore on Wednesday. Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) attempted to counter the outflow, buying stocks worth ₹2,381.34 crore.

Meanwhile, global oil prices edged higher, with Brent crude climbing 0.31% to $62.43 per barrel.

The continued slide in the Indian stock market underscores concerns about global economic headwinds and their potential impact on the domestic economy. Market participants will be closely watching for policy announcements and economic data releases in the coming week for signals of a potential turnaround.

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