Indian equity benchmarks opened lower on Tuesday as weak global cues, continued foreign fund outflows, and a technology-led sell-off in global markets weighed on investor sentiment. Despite mild losses, analysts say the broader trend remains range-bound ahead of the year-end.

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• Sensex fell 115 points to 84,579; Nifty slipped 30 points to 25,911
• Losses driven by sustained FPI selling and weak global cues
• Nifty Midcap 100 down 0.03%; Smallcap 100 down 0.08%
• PSU Bank index worst performer, down 0.18%
• Realty index also declined by 0.13%
• Nifty support seen at 25,850–25,900; resistance at 26,150–26,200
• Market weakness seen as year-end consolidation, not trend reversal
• FIIs sold ₹2,760 crore worth of equities on Dec 29
• DIIs bought shares worth ₹2,644 crore, limiting downside
• Auto sales data due soon may guide market direction