Sensex, Nifty Dip Pre-Open Amid FII Outflows, Rupee Woes | 4 December 2025, 9:10 AM IST
Sensex and Nifty seen lower in pre-open on sustained FII selling and rupee weakness near 90/USD. RBI MPC outcome weighs; metals, autos resilient.
Indian benchmarks indicated a weak start in pre-open session on December 4 with Sensex down 119.25 points at 84,987.56 (-0.14%) and Nifty 50 slipping 4.15 points to 25,981.85 (-0.02%). Banking showed mild pressure while metals and autos displayed resilience. Markets digest RBI MPC status quo decision yesterday with focus shifting to rupee's record lows near 90/USD amid sustained FII outflows totaling ₹13,000+ crore last week. Volatility eased in India VIX as traders await Putin's India visit outcomes and US economic data.
Snapshot – Pre-Open 9:10 AM IST, 4 December 2025
| Index | Price | Change | % Chg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 25,981.85 | -4.15 | -0.02 |
| BSE Sensex | 84,987.56 | -119.25 | -0.14 |
| Nifty Bank | 59,287.10 | -61.15 | -0.10 |
| Nifty IT | 37,875.70 | 50.45 | 0.13 |
| BSE SmallCap | 51,559.12 | -42.98 | -0.08 |
| BSE MidCap | 46,633.49 | 21.42 | 0.05 |
Latest News & Trends
- FIIs sold ₹3,207 crore yesterday, extending five-session outflow streak; DIIs absorbed ₹4,730 crore.
- Rupee breached 90/USD amid trade deficit, limited RBI intervention post-MPC.
- RBI maintained repo at 6.5%, signaled liquidity measures; markets digest neutral stance.
- Metals (+0.42%), autos (+0.22%) resilient; banking, FMCG under pressure in pre-open.
- GIFT Nifty down 44-70 points signals soft open amid mixed Asian cues.
Predictions & Watch Outs
- Nifty support 25,900; resistance 26,200. RBI liquidity commentary, Putin-Modi talks key triggers.
- Favor metals, autos, defensives; avoid banking till FII flows stabilize.
- Trade strategy: Stay light ahead of expiry; buy dips in resilient sectors with tight stops.
