25.09.202504:57:40UTC+00Indian Stocks Muted in Morning Trade

On Thursday morning, the BSE Sensex exhibited minimal movement, settling around 81,705, following four days of consistent declines. Gains in sectors such as metals, oil & gas, and consumer durables helped mitigate the downturn seen in the automotive, technology, and banking industries. Concerns regarding foreign fund withdrawals and potential revisions to US H-1B visa regulations overshadowed the positive sentiment tied to a potential increase in consumer spending during the festival season, spurred by recent GST rate reductions. Market participants also exercised caution given the ambiguous nature of ongoing US-India trade discussions. Additionally, anticipation loomed ahead of significant US economic data releases, including the final GDP figures, jobless claims, and PCE inflation data, as these could impact the Federal Reserve's upcoming policy decisions. In terms of specific stocks, Bharti Airtel increased by 0.6%, IndusInd Bank climbed 0.5%, and Nestle India rose by 0.3%. Conversely, Tata Motors fell by 2.5%, Asian Paints decreased by 1.4%, and Titan dropped by 1.1%.