Mumbai, February 5, 2026
Stock Market Opens Lower on Thursday
The Indian stock market opened on a negative note on Thursday, the fourth trading day of the week, snapping a three-day rally. Benchmark indices BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty slipped in early trade amid weak global cues and cautious investor sentiment.
In opening deals, the Sensex declined by 278.72 points to 83,538.97, while the Nifty fell 94.15 points to 25,681.85, slipping below the key 25,700 mark.
📉 Early Trade: Markets Under Pressure
According to market data, selling pressure was visible across key sectors during early trading hours:
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Sensex: Down 278.72 points
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Nifty: Down over 90 points
The decline comes after a strong three-day upward move, indicating profit booking by investors.
🌍 Weak Global Cues Weigh on Indian Markets
Indian equities mirrored weak trends in global markets. Across Asia, major indices were trading in the red:
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South Korea’s KOSPI fell over 3%
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Japan’s Nikkei 225, Shanghai SSE Composite, and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng also traded lower
Concerns over global growth and cautious sentiment across international markets impacted domestic equities.
📉 Top Losers on the Sensex
The following stocks were among the top laggards in early trade:
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InterGlobe Aviation
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Bharat Electronics
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Axis Bank
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Larsen & Toubro
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Tata Steel
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Bharti Airtel
📈 Stocks Gaining Amid Market Weakness
Despite the broader market decline, some stocks managed to post gains:
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Hindustan Unilever
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Trent
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NTPC
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Infosys
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Tata Consultancy Services
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State Bank of India
🔙 Market Recap: How Did Markets Close on Wednesday?
In the previous trading session on Wednesday, markets ended slightly higher:
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Sensex: Gained 78.56 points (0.09%) to close at 83,817.69
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Day’s high: 83,947.53
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Day’s low: 83,119.95
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Intraday movement: 827.58 points
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Nifty: Rose 48.45 points (0.19%) to close at 25,776
However, heavy selling in IT blue-chip stocks capped the overall gains.
📊 Market Outlook
Market experts believe that near-term movements will remain volatile, driven by global market trends, sector-specific cues, and investor positioning ahead of key economic developments. Traders are advised to remain cautious and focus on stock-specific strategies.
