Stock market today, May 27 -- Indian stock markets began the day on a downturn on Tuesday, reflecting a volatile trading environment and a prudent stance from investors in light of global uncertainties and varied domestic signals.

At the start of the trading session, the Sensex fell by 430 points to reach 82,038.20. Similarly, the Nifty 50 decreased by approximately 0.5% to settle at 24,956.

Market analysts indicate that, in the short term, the market is expected to stabilize at its current levels. With mutual funds holding significant cash reserves, any downturn will likely attract buyers, while elevated valuations may prompt profit-taking during price increases. A continual upward trend will only occur when key indicators point to a r...