The Indian equity markets closed lower for the second consecutive session on December 9, with the Sensex down 200.66 points at 81,508.46 and the Nifty down 58.80 points at 24,619. Selling pressure was evident in FMCG, PSU Bank, auto, and pharma stocks, while capital goods, IT, and metal sectors saw some buying interest. Notable Nifty losers included Tata Consumer, HUL, and Tata Motors, whereas L&T, Wipro, and SBI Life Insurance were among the gainers.