Indian Stock Markets Close Lower Amid Cautious Investor Sentiment

According to exchange data, Foreign Institutional Investors offloaded equities worth ₹26.12 crore on July 8, 2025. Stock markets closed lower on Wednesday, with the BSE Sensex falling by 176.43 points to settle at 83,536.08. The NSE Nifty declined by 46.40 points to end at 25,476.10.

Key highlights:
• IT and oil & gas shares saw selling pressure.
• Sensex and Nifty both ended in the red.
• Vedanta shares dropped 3.38% on negative report.
• U.S. extended tariff suspension until August 1.
• Investor focus shifting towards domestic earnings and growth drivers.

The cautious market sentiment ahead of earnings season and global trends impacted Indian stocks, with a focus now turning to domestic growth drivers and earnings potential.

Source: Business News Today, Latest Finance News | The Hindu