Stock Market LIVE Updates: Nifty Below 24,900, Sensex Tanks 760 Points; Mid, Smallcaps Drag
Indian equity benchmarks extended their losing streak on Wednesday, June 12, 2025, amid broad-based selling across sectors. The BSE Sensex plummeted by over 760 points, while the NSE Nifty slipped below the 24,900 mark, signaling cautious sentiment across the board.
Market at a Glance
Sensex: Down 760 points to around 81,920
Nifty 50: Down 230+ points to near 24,880
Nifty Midcap 100: Declines over 2%
Nifty Smallcap 100: Falls 2.3%
Both midcap and smallcap indices witnessed heightened volatility, underperforming the benchmark indices as investors exited riskier assets.
Key Drivers of the Market Fall
Global Market Weakness: Cues from Asian and US markets remained negative due to concerns over sticky inflation and delayed rate cuts by the US Fed.
Profit Booking Post Rally: Following recent highs in Indian indices, traders opted for profit booking, especially in broader markets.
Rupee Weakness: The Indian rupee depreciated further against the US dollar, adding pressure on equity sentiment.
Volatility in FIIs and DIIs Activity: Mixed signals from institutional investors have kept the markets on edge, with foreign outflows weighing heavily.
Sectoral Performance
Worst Hit Sectors: Realty, PSU banks, small finance banks, and metal stocks
Relatively Stable: FMCG and pharma sectors showed limited downside
IT Sector: Witnessed mild corrections following global tech stock weakness
Top Losers (Nifty 50)
Adani Enterprises
Tata Steel
SBI
Hindalco
Bajaj Finserv
Expert Outlook
Analysts believe that markets may remain volatile in the near term, given the combination of macro uncertainty, geopolitical tensions, and valuation concerns. Traders are advised to maintain strict stop-loss levels and avoid aggressive bets in the smallcap space for now.
✅ FAQs: Stock Market Fall – June 12, 2025
Q1: Why did the Sensex fall by over 760 points today?
The fall was driven by global cues, profit booking, rupee weakness, and selling in mid and smallcap stocks.
Q2: Which sectors are dragging the market down?
PSU banks, realty, metals, and small finance banks were the most affected, while FMCG and pharma were relatively resilient.
Q3: Should investors be worried about the current correction?
Short-term volatility is expected, but long-term investors should stay focused on fundamentals. Diversification is key.
Q4: What is the outlook for the Nifty in the coming days?
Analysts expect consolidation in the 24,700–25,200 range, with volatility likely to remain elevated ahead of upcoming economic data and global central bank signals.
Q5: Are FIIs pulling out of Indian markets?
There have been recent outflows from foreign institutional investors, contributing to market weakness.
Published on: June 12, 2025
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