Mumbai, India — February 5, 2026
Indian equity benchmarks ended Thursday’s session sharply lower, snapping a three-day winning streak, as weak global cues weighed on investor sentiment. The BSE Sensex fell 503.76 points, or 0.60%, to close at 83,313.93, while the NSE Nifty 50 slipped 133.20 points, or 0.52%, to end the day at 25,642.80, below the key 25,700 mark.
After opening on a weak note, markets extended losses through the session amid broad-based selling. During intraday trade, the Sensex dropped as much as 666.07 points, or 0.79%, touching a low of 83,151.62.
Global Weakness Drags Domestic Markets
Market sentiment turned cautious as global equities traded lower. Concerns over macroeconomic uncertainty and risk-off sentiment across international markets contributed to selling pressure in Indian equities.
Losers and Gainers on the Sensex
Among the Sensex constituents, Bharti Airtel, Bharat Electronics, ITC, Infosys, Reliance Industries, ICICI Bank, and Asian Paints were among the major laggards.
On the positive side, Trent, Tata Steel, State Bank of India, and Bajaj Finance ended the session with gains, offering limited support to the benchmarks.
Asian and European Markets
In Asia, South Korea’s KOSPI plunged nearly 4% to close sharply lower. Japan’s Nikkei 225 and China’s SSE Composite Index also ended in the red, while Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index closed higher. European markets were trading lower in early sessions, adding to the cautious global mood.
Market participants now await further cues from global developments and upcoming macroeconomic data to gauge near-term direction.
