• Rupee hit a fresh record low and added to investor worry, though select sectors like autos and pharma showed resilience.

Selling pressure was witnessed in the Indian stock market on Tuesday, as benchmark indices settled in the negative for the session. The stock market today saw broad-based weakness as investors turned cautious amid global uncertainties and domestic concerns.

Sensex was at 85,286.49, down 355.41 points or 0.41%. Nifty 50 index tumbled 108.50 points or 0.41% to settle at 26,067.25. The banking group also succumbed to pressure as Nifty Bank slipped 0.24% to 59,538. IT sector was in red zone, with Nifty IT down 0.25% at 37,455.05. Let's see how individual stocks performed based on Moneycontrol Live Updates.

Small Cap Stocks

The smaller stocks were not left behind either, with the BSE Smallcap index shedding 182.79 points or 0.35% to 51,897.12. The advance-decline ratio on NSE stood at 958 advancing stocks against 1,738 declining ones, clearly indicating the negative mood in the share market news today.

Foreign and Domestic Institutional Activity

The FII continued their selling spree, pulling out Rs. 1,171.31 crore from the cash market segment on December 1, 2025, while DII cushioned it by pumping in Rs 2,558.93 crore, thereby limiting the damage in the today.

Top Performers and Laggards

became the top gainer in Nifty 50 index by rising 1.25 % to Rs. 2,903.50. Dr Reddy's Labs rallied 0.79 % to Rs. 1,270. Maruti Suzuki shares rose 0.64 % to Rs. 16,200. NTPC advanced 0.61 % while Bajaj Finance appreciated 0.58 %.

On the other hand, HDFC Life slumped 1.36%, and IndiGo operator Interglobe Aviation lost 1.19%. ICICI Bank was down 1.09% at Rs. 1,375, whereas HDFC Bank declined 1.02% to Rs. 991.90. Bajaj Auto stock completed the losers' chart with a 0.96% decline.

 

Banking Stocks Under Pressure

Banking stocks continued to be under pressure in the stock market today. HDFC Bank shares was the most active stock in the F&O segment, exchanging hands with a trading volume of Rs. 1,190.91 crore.

Trading volumes for stood at Rs. 631.53 crore while those of Reliance Industries reached Rs. 580.88 crore. In contrast, State Bank of India resisted the downward trend and was up 0.20% at Rs. 975 with Rs. 526.04 crore in trading volumes.

SBI Chairman CS Setty said strong consumption and working capital demand are leading to corporate credit growth. The bank is confident that credit should grow in the range of 12-14% in FY26 supported by steady retail, agriculture and MSME lending.

Rupee Hits Fresh Record Low

Adding to market worries, the Indian rupee hit a new record low of 89.92 against the US dollar before settling at 89.80, weaker than the December 1st close of 89.55. Analysts remain of the view that the RBI will continue its intervention as the currency approaches the psychological mark of 90, which has become the threshold for policymakers.

Auto Sector Shows Mixed Performance

Tata Motors said its passenger vehicle sales jumped 26% y-o-y to 59,199 units in November. However, the company's passenger vehicles sold in the domestic market grew by nearly 22%. On the other hand, Hyundai Motor India Ltd recorded positive numbers - a 9.1% increase to 66,840 units in November, accounting for strong demand for SUVs and export momentum. At the share market news today, Hyundai stock lost 1.57% to Rs. 2,355.50.

Corporate Developments

A number of announcements were made by various companies. Aditya Birla Capital invested Rs. 300 crore in its subsidiary Aditya Birla Housing Finance; the company's shares were up 0.70%. Biocon announced a settlement agreement with Amgen, paving the way for commercialization of its Denosumab biosimilars in Europe from December 2, 2025.

Tata Communications' Netherlands subsidiary has signed an agreement for acquiring a 51% stake in US-based Commotion Inc. for about USD 25.50 million, which is approximately Rs. 227 crore in value.

The government announced plans to divest up to 6% stake in Bank of Maharashtra through an Offer for Sale, expecting to raise around Rs. 2,600 crore at current market prices.

Gold Prices Ease

After touching a six-week high in the previous session, in early trade. Spot gold lost 0.4% to USD 4,215.48 per ounce as rising US Treasury yields and profit-taking weighed on sentiment.

Market Outlook

Cautious sentiment dominated the stock market today, where trading went through the ups and downs, facing effects of rupee weakness, FII outflows, and global uncertainties. While DII support cushioned some impact, sustained recovery in the market would, thus, require improved sentiment and favorable policy measures in forthcoming sessions.

FAQs

1. What caused the Indian stock market's decline?

The Indian stock market declined primarily due to global economic instability, continued selling by FIIs, and the rupee setting a new record low. Investors are more cautious due to increasing bond yields worldwide and uncertainty about global economic growth. All of these factors added volatility to the market, resulting in the indices (Sensex and Nifty) turning negative.

2. Why has the rupee fallen to an all-time low against the dollar?

Stronger demand for US dollars, increasing global interest rates, and uncertainty in the global markets are all major contributors to the rupee's depreciation. Furthermore, FIIs investing in Indian rupees to acquire US dollars have exerted excessive dollar buying pressure on the rupee, driving it below the 90 mark.

3. What sectors saw the largest declines today?

The banking, IT, and mid-cap/small-cap sectors experienced the greatest selling pressure, resulting in significant declines in value. Financial stocks like HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank declined after seeing declines from major financial institutions around the world. The overall advance-decline ratio of the broader market reflects this negative trend.

4. Did any stocks perform well despite the market decline?
The stocks listed above managed to deliver exceptional returns even in a bearish market. Companies such as Asian Paints, Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Maruti Suzuki, NTPC, and Bajaj Finance benefited from solid fundamentals and prevailing positive indicators in their respective sectors. The combined strength of these companies acted as a buffer against the underperformance of the rest of the market.

5. What should investors expect in the market going forward?
Future investor expectations can include continued volatility. There remains a high level of uncertainty about global conditions, specifically regarding the weakness of the Indian rupee and issues related to Foreign Institutional Investor (FII) outflows. On the positive side, market stability will likely come from continued support from Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs), strong corporate earnings, and favorable conditions for certain sectors, such as automotive.