The Nifty 50 declined 47 points while the Sensex dropped 265 points at opening bell, reflecting consolidation amid lack of fresh triggers even as FIIs maintained buying momentum

Kidnapping remained a major concern, with 1,291 cases reported. The police solved 1,173 of them (90.9 per cent), including 876 involving minor girls, of whom 782 were traced, according to the 2025 crime report