Sensex slips over 450 points, Nifty drops below 25,650; IT and auto shares weaken.

Indian benchmark indices — Sensex and Nifty — traded in negative territory on Tuesday, as investors remained cautious amid ambiguity surrounding the U.S. Federal Reserve’s forthcoming decision on interest rates, muted Q2 earnings, and uncertainty regarding U.S.–India trade negotiations. Most sectoral indices were under pressure, with significant weakness observed in auto, metal, IT, and banking counters. However, consumer durables and media segments displayed relative resilience, recording marginal gains. Overall, market sentiment stayed guarded due to limited buying momentum and mild profit-taking across major sectors. Investment in securities market are subject to market risks. Read all the related documents carefully before investing.