Profit booking hits large caps as volatility rises ahead of Fed meet

Heavy profit booking pushed the Sensex down to 85,102 and the Nifty to 25,960 on December 8, 2025, as investors trimmed exposure ahead of the US Federal Reserve meeting. INDIA VIX climbed nearly 7 percent, reflecting heightened volatility expectations. InterGlobe Aviation, Bharat Electronics, and JSW Steel emerged as key laggards.