Sensex Nifty Live Updates December 29: Benchmarks Slip Marginally; Volatility Remains Low

Indian markets ended Monday on a cautious and slightly weaker note, with benchmark indices slipping amid mixed global cues and selective profit-taking. The Sensex declined 0.41% to 84,695.54, while the Nifty 50 eased 0.35% to 25,951.90. Banking stocks remained relatively resilient, with the Nifty Bank down just 0.10%. Stock-specific action continued, led on the upside by Tata Steel, Tata Consumer Products, Asian Paints, Grasim Industries and Nestle India. Meanwhile, selling pressure was seen in Adani Ports, HCL Tech, Power Grid, Trent and Adani Enterprises. India VIX edged up 0.55% to 9.70, signalling a marginal uptick in caution, though overall volatility stayed low and investor sentiment remained measured. 

Stock Market Highlights, December 29

• Domestic Markets End Lower: Indian equities closed with modest losses amid cautious sentiment and mixed global cues. The Sensex declined 0.41% to 84,695.54, while the Nifty 50 slipped 0.35% to 25,951.90. Nifty Bank was relatively resilient, easing just 0.10%. Tata Steel, Tata Consumer Products, Asian Paints, Grasim Industries and Nestle India were among the top gainers, while Adani Ports, HCL Tech, Power Grid, Trent and Adani Enterprises led the losses. India VIX inched up 0.55% to 9.70, indicating slightly higher but still subdued volatility. 

• Global Cues Mixed to Weak: Asian markets ended mostly lower, with the Nikkei down 0.44% and the Hang Seng falling 0.71%, while the Shanghai Composite managed marginal gains. European equities also traded in the red, as the DAX, CAC 40 and STOXX 50 posted modest declines, alongside a flat-to-negative close in the FTSE 100. 

• Wall Street Recap: U.S. markets delivered a mixed and largely flat close overnight. The S&P 500 edged up 0.03%, while the NASDAQ slipped 0.09% and the Dow Jones eased 0.04%, offering limited directional cues for global markets. 

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