Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty opened lower on Wednesday, marking the first trading session of 2025. The downturn in the markets comes as persistent foreign fund outflows continue to negatively impact investor sentiment. Additionally, market participants remain cautious as they await the start of the earnings season next week.

The 30-share BSE benchmark Sensex saw a decline of 171.81 points, settling at 77,967.20 despite a positive start to the trading session. Meanwhile, the NSE Nifty fell by 46.4 points to 23,598.40 after a muted opening.