India’s BSE Sensex gave up early gains to close around 0.4% lower at 84,587 on Tuesday, as investors booked profits for a third consecutive day following recent record highs ahead of the monthly derivatives expiry. Sentiment remained cautious as foreign outflows resumed, while traders awaited clarity on a possible rate cut by the Federal Reserve and progress on India-US trade negotiations. Meanwhile, the RBI’s monthly report released on Monday highlighted that domestic tax cuts and this year’s interest rate reductions are likely to bolster private investment and GDP growth. IT and oil & gas stocks were the main drags, pressured by weak global tech sentiment and pressure on energy companies following concerns about refining margins. On the other hand, metals and PSU banks displayed resilience. Among the top losers were Trent, Tata Motors PV, HCLTech, and Infosys, falling 1–1.6%, while key gainers included BEL, SBI, Tata Steel, and Eternal, up to 1.5%.
