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NEW DELHI [NCRBuzz Wire] — **Indian equity markets extended losses on Monday, pressured by rising sovereign bond yields and sustained capital outflows by Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs).** The benchmark Nifty 50 index fell 157 points or 0.70% to settle at 22,363, while the 30-share BSE Sensex dropped 548 points or 0.76% to close at 71,925.
### Sectoral Performance and Top Movers
**FMCG and heavy-weight financial counters bore the brunt of the selling pressure, leading sectoral indices lower.** Conversely, select pharmaceutical and automobile equities bucked the broader market trend to register gains. Dr Reddy’s Laboratories and Bajaj Auto emerged as the top gainers on the Nifty 50 index, while FMCG majors dragged the benchmark down.
| Index / Metric | Closing Level | Net Change (%) | Key Drivers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 22,363 | -0.70% | FII outflows, rising bond yields |
| BSE Sensex | 71,925 | -0.76% | Selling in FMCG & banking majors |
| Dr Reddy's Labs | Outperformer | Positive | Strong buying in pharma counter |
| Bajaj Auto | Outperformer | Positive | Robust demand outlook in auto sector |
### Macroeconomic and Market Sentiment
**Analysts note that sticky global inflation indicators and hardening US Treasury yields continue to dictate domestic equity valuations.** Continued foreign capital divestment from emerging markets like India has further amplified short-term volatility across large-cap and mid-cap segments.
Indian equity markets have experienced heightened short-term volatility due to shifting global monetary policy expectations, US Treasury yield fluctuations, and ongoing foreign portfolio investor divestment from domestic equities.
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