Sensex, Nifty Slip Amid Broad Selling; VIX Spikes | 8 December 2025, 10:31 AM IST
Sensex, Nifty extend losses on Dec 8 with midcaps (-0.51%), smallcaps (-0.96%) leading broad selloff post-RBI MPC status quo. VIX spikes 2.13% signaling volatility return.
Indian benchmarks extended losses on December 8 with Sensex down 241.67 points at 85,470.70 (-0.28%) and Nifty 50 falling 92.15 points to 26,094.30 (-0.35%). Midcaps and smallcaps faced heaviest pressure with Nifty Midcap 100 dropping 0.51% and Nifty Smallcap 100 declining 0.96%. Banking sector also weakened while IT showed relative resilience. India VIX surged 2.13% to 10.54, reflecting heightened volatility after RBI's MPC status quo decision disappointed markets expecting liquidity measures. FII outflows continued amid rupee pressure near record lows.
Snapshot – 10:31 AM IST, 8 December 2025
| Index | LTP | Change | % Chg |
|---|---|---|---|
| SENSEX | 85,470.70 | -241.67 | -0.28 |
| NIFTY 50 | 26,094.30 | -92.15 | -0.35 |
| NIFTY BANK | 59,564.50 | -212.70 | -0.36 |
| NIFTY IT | 38,778.40 | 74.75 | 0.19 |
| India VIX | 10.54 | 0.22 | 2.13 |
| NIFTY Midcap 100 | 60,287.45 | -307.15 | -0.51 |
| NIFTY Smallcap 100 | 17,340.25 | -167.50 | -0.96 |
Latest News & Trends
- Post-RBI MPC disappointment triggered broad-based selling; markets digested status quo on rates without fresh liquidity signals.
- Midcaps and smallcaps hit hardest amid profit booking after recent rally; FII selling intensified.
- Rupee remained under pressure near 90/USD levels post-policy inaction on currency support.
- IT sector bucked trend with select buying; banking faced sustained pressure from weak sentiment.
Predictions & Watch Outs
- Nifty support at 25,900-26,000; breach could test 25,800. Resistance 26,300.
- Favor IT defensives; avoid mid/smallcaps till FII flows stabilize.
- Trade strategy: Defensive positioning, tight stops amid elevated VIX and expiry flows.
