Mumbai, June 19(Newshub Desk): The Indian stock market opened on a cautious note today, with the BSE Sensex shedding 41.83 points to settle at 76,456.59, reflecting mild investor hesitation ahead of global market signals and domestic policy cues.
While banking and energy stocks showed resilience, marginal declines in IT and consumer durables dragged the index into the red.
Analysts attributed the dip to profit booking after recent highs and subdued cues from Asian markets.
Meanwhile, the NSE Nifty edged slightly lower, staying just above the 23,240 mark.
Market participants remain watchful as the RBI’s upcoming policy stance and foreign investment trends continue to shape the trading outlook.
Experts advise long-term investors to stay focused on fundamentals, as short-term volatility remains a feature of the current economic landscape.
