Tuesday, November 4, 2025, proved to be a challenging day for Indian equities. Both the Sensex and Nifty benchmark indices experienced a significant downturn, largely due to a consistent exodus of foreign funds and a generally weak sentiment echoing across major Asian and European markets.
The 30-share BSE Sensex concluded the day down by 519.34 points, marking a 0.62% decline, to settle at 83,459.15. Earlier in the trading session, the index had plunged even further, dropping 565.72 points (0.67%) to reach a low of 83,412.77.
Similarly, the broader 50-share NSE Nifty also took a hit, shedding 165.70 points, or 0.64%, to close at 25,597.65.
Among the companies listed on the Sensex, several prominent names experienced significant losses. These included Power Grid, Eternal, Tata Motors, Tata Steel, Maruti, and Bharat Electronics, all contributing to the overall market slide.
However, it wasn’t a universal decline. A few companies managed to buck the trend and ended the day with gains, offering some resilience amidst the broader slump. Notable gainers included Titan, Bharti Airtel, Bajaj Finance, Mahindra & Mahindra, and State Bank of India.
Data from the exchanges revealed a clear pattern: Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) were net sellers, offloading equities valued at ₹1,883.78 crore on Monday, November 3, 2025. Conversely, Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) showed confidence in the market, purchasing stocks worth ₹3,516.36 crore during the previous trading session.
The bearish sentiment wasn’t confined to India. Major Asian markets also closed lower, with South Korea’s Kospi, Japan’s Nikkei 225 index, Shanghai’s SSE Composite index, and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index all recording declines.
European markets also traded in negative territory on Monday, November 3, 2025. In contrast, U.S. markets largely managed to close with gains, presenting a mixed global picture.
Adding to the global economic concerns, the international oil benchmark, Brent crude, saw a dip of 1.34%, with prices settling at $64.02 per barrel.