Sensex, Nifty Open Lower as Bank Stocks Lose Steam After RBI Boost

Markets Open Weak: Sensex, Nifty Slip as Bank Stocks Cool After RBI Push

Written by: Supriya Kadu

Edited by: Pinky Deshmukh

Last Updated: October 03, 2025

Summary: As bank stocks lose RBI earnings, markets fall, but Axis Bank rises.

The market seemed to be unstable today. After recent highs on the RBI's supportive attitudes, bank stocks are withdrawing, bringing both the Sensex and the Nifty down.

As of mid-morning, the Nifty 50 is down about 0.15%, while the Sensex is off nearly 100 points. The retreat of financials is the standout story — they had rallied hard after the central bank eased some lending norms, but now that enthusiasm is cooling.

Nine out of 16 sectors are trading in the red. Consumer and auto counters are also lagging, each down roughly 0.3–0.5 %. Meanwhile, small-caps and mid-caps are bucking the trend somewhat, showing modest gains.

One point worth watching: foreign institutional investors have continued their selling trend—September alone saw outflows of $2.7 billion, bringing total year-to-date foreign equity withdrawal to a new high.

For traders now, the key is whether this pullback in banks is just a short pause or the start of broader profit-booking. If banks stabilize, markets might find footing again—but if selling widens, the downside could deepen fast.