16.12.202504:45:46UTC+00Indian Shares Dip Further

India's BSE Sensex dipped by 362 points, marking a 0.4% decline to reach 84,852 during early trading on Tuesday. This drop extends losses from the previous day, amid sectoral weaknesses, particularly in logistics, non-energy minerals, and industrial services. Concurrently, the Nifty 50 index decreased by 0.5%, settling at 25,894 after a slight loss in the prior session. Investor sentiment remained fragile due to uncertainties over a potential trade agreement between India and the United States, compounded by consistent foreign divestment from equities and bonds. This cautious atmosphere was further influenced by overnight declines on Wall Street, as investors remained wary ahead of critical U.S. economic data releases this week, such as the comprehensive October–November jobs report and November's inflation statistics. Nonetheless, the market's downside was somewhat cushioned by preliminary trade data, which showed India achieved its narrowest trade deficit in three months in November, thanks to a significant rise in exports. Among the notable underperformers in the market were Axis Bank, which fell by 3.3%, Infosys Ltd. down by 1.0%, Adani Enterprises decreasing by 0.9%, and Reliance Industries slipping by 0.7%.