Sensex, Nifty slip 0.7% as Fed’s cautious outlook damps investor sentiment

Indian stock markets experienced a decline on Thursday. The NSE Nifty and BSE Sensex closed lower. This downturn followed the US Federal Reserve's decision to cut interest rates by 25 basis points. However, the Fed indicated no further rate cuts are expected this year. This news impacted investor sentiment globally and in India. Foreign portfolio investors sold shares.