Mumbai, India, February 21, 2025: Indian stock markets opened on a flat note and remained under pressure as concerns over a muted earnings outlook and continued foreign portfolio investor (FPI) outflows weighed on sentiment. Investors remained cautious amid global economic uncertainties and weak corporate earnings projections, which limited market gains. Sectors such as IT, banking, and pharmaceuticals witnessed selling pressure, contributing to the subdued performance of key indices.
Market analysts attributed the FPI outflows to global economic headwinds and shifting investment preferences toward safer assets. Despite domestic support from retail investors and institutional buying, market sentiment remained weak. Experts suggested that upcoming macroeconomic data and global cues will play a crucial role in determining market trends in the coming days.
