Mumbai, India — December 26, 2025
Indian equity benchmarks opened in the red on Friday as markets resumed trading after a Christmas holiday, reflecting cautious investor sentiment at the end of the week.
In early trade, the 30-share BSE Sensex slipped 116.87 points, or 0.14%, to 85,291.83, while the NSE Nifty 50 declined 29.90 points, or 0.11%, to 26,112.20.
Thursday’s session remained closed on account of Christmas, making Friday the final trading day of the week.
Rupee Weakens Against Dollar
The Indian rupee also came under pressure in early trade, falling 22 paise to 89.93 against the US dollar, tracking weakness in domestic equities and cautious global cues.
Market participants remained watchful ahead of key global economic data and year-end portfolio adjustments, while trading volumes stayed moderate in the holiday-shortened week.
Broader market trends, sectoral movements, and global cues are expected to guide intraday sentiment as investors assess macroeconomic signals and currency fluctuations.
