Indian Shares Close Modestly Lower After Choppy Trading Session

Indian equities ended a volatile session in the red on June 5, 2026, as investors weighed mixed global cues and sectoral rotation. The benchmark BSE Sensex fell 0.3% to 77,200, while the NSE Nifty 50 slipped 0.2% to 23,450, marking a second consecutive day of modest declines. The session was marked by sharp swings, with the Nifty oscillating in a 150-point range. Energy and metal stocks led the losses, dragged by a pullback in crude oil and base metal prices, while information technology shares provided some support on hopes of improved U.S. demand. Financials were flat after recent gains. Market participants noted subdued trading volumes ahead of the Reserve Bank of India's interest rate decision due June 7. Foreign institutional investors remained net sellers, extending their cautious stance. Analysts said the near-term outlook remains rangebound amid lack of fresh domestic triggers and persistent global trade tensions.