Indian stock market starts the week flat, but optimism remains

Business Dec 08, 2025

The Indian stock market kicked off Monday pretty quietly—Nifty50 slipped 0.11% and Sensex dipped just 0.06%.
Still, analysts see room for growth ahead, thanks to steady domestic investments and hopes that the Reserve Bank of India's policy moves will help.
Plus, talk of a US Fed rate cut is keeping spirits up on Dalal Street.

Economic growth looks solid, but some bumps ahead

India's economy is showing strength with an 8.2% jump in Q2 GDP, leading the RBI to bump up its growth forecast for FY26 to 7.3%.
But there are a few things to watch: a weakening rupee and rising Japanese bond yields could make markets more unpredictable.
Meanwhile, foreign investors sold off some shares last session, while local institutions kept buying strong.