Mumbai, Feb. 12 -- The domestic equity indices traded with moderate losses in morning trade weighed down by profit booking. Sentiment remained cautious due to the expiry of BSE derivatives contracts and FII selling, prompting a shift toward a risk-off stance. Investors also awaited for the Q3 results from Indian Hotel Company, Hindustan Aeronautics, ONGC and Coal India, due later today. The Nifty traded below the 25,900 mark.

IT stocks witnessed selling pressure for the second consecutive session after stronger-than-expected US jobs data further dampened hopes of a Fed rate cut. Sentiment was also weighed down by concerns over AI-led disruptions.

At 10:25 IST, the barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex declined 304.29 points or 0.36% to 83...