Mumbai | January 29, 2026
Indian equity benchmarks opened on a cautious note on Thursday, initially trading flat before slipping into negative territory amid early volatility.
In early trade, the 30-share BSE Sensex declined 248.48 points, or 0.30%, to 82,096.20. Meanwhile, the 50-share NSE Nifty fell 63.50 points, or 0.25%, to 25,279.25.
The subdued opening comes a day after a strong rally on Dalal Street. On Wednesday, the Sensex had surged 487.20 points to close at 82,344.68, while the Nifty gained 167.35 points to settle at 25,342.75.
Market participants are closely tracking global cues, sector-specific movements, and upcoming macroeconomic triggers, which are contributing to cautious sentiment in early trade.
Analysts note that after the sharp gains in the previous session, some profit booking at higher levels was expected, leading to mild pressure on benchmark indices.
