Indian equity benchmarks closed with minor losses on Wednesday, influenced by foreign institutional investor (FII) selling and the weekly derivatives expiry. The Nifty settled below 26,150, while the Sensex also declined. Oil and gas, and IT stocks saw a dip, contrasting with advances in media and metal shares. Broader markets experienced a negative breadth, with more shares declining than advancing. The market will be closed on December 25, 2025, for Christmas.