Indian Stocks End Slightly Lower Amid Continued Foreign Investment Outflow

Mumbai – December 15, 2025 | EcoPulse24

Indian stocks closed today on a slightly lower note, with the BSE Sensex down marginally at 85,213 points, ending a two-session rally due to ongoing foreign investment outflows and increasing uncertainty surrounding trade negotiations with the United States.

As reported, foreign investors have withdrawn approximately $2 billion from the Indian stock market since the beginning of December, marking the largest monthly net outflow in three months, which has placed clear pressure on the main indices. In this context, Indian officials stated that New Delhi and Washington are nearing a framework for a trade agreement, without specifying a clear timeline, while the chief economic advisor to the Indian government indicated last week that the deal may not be finalized before March.

The negative performance was driven by declines in the automobile and financial services sectors, which limited the gains recorded in the consumer staples, durable goods, and information technology sectors. Shares of Mahindra & Mahindra fell by 1.9%, Maruti Suzuki by 0.9%, and Tata Motors (Passenger Vehicles) by 0.3%, following warnings from JM Financial regarding the potential impact of tariff increases in Mexico on the automotive and vehicle components sector.

Shares of Adani Ports and Bajaj Finserv also declined by 0.8% each. In contrast, shares of Hindustan Unilever, Trent, HCL Tech, Infosys, and Asian Paints topped the gainers list, supported by selective demand for defensive and technology sector stocks.

The market's performance reflects a cautious outlook among investors, with ongoing external pressures countered by partial support from less globally affected sectors, as they await clearer developments regarding trade relations between India and the United States.