Stock Markets Slide in Early Trade After Three-Day Rally Ends
Indian stock markets slipped in early trade after a three-day rally ended, with Sensex and Nifty falling amid profit booking and weak global cues.
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Stock Markets Slide in Early Trade After Three-Day Rally Ends
Mumbai, January 30 – Indian stock markets witnessed a sharp decline in early trading on Thursday, bringing an end to the three-day upward rally as investors turned cautious and booked profits. Both benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, opened lower amid weak global cues and growing uncertainty ahead of key economic developments.
The BSE Sensex fell by over 500 points in the initial session, while the NSE Nifty slipped below key support levels, reflecting broad-based selling across sectors. Heavyweight stocks from IT, banking, and metals sectors faced strong selling pressure, dragging the markets down.
Market experts said that the recent rally had boosted investor confidence, but many traders chose to lock in gains, leading to a pullback in prices. Concerns over rising crude oil prices, foreign investor outflows, and global market volatility also contributed to the negative sentiment.
IT stocks were among the top losers, with major companies witnessing declines as global tech stocks remained weak. Banking stocks also traded lower as investors remained cautious ahead of upcoming policy announcements.
Meanwhile, broader markets such as mid-cap and small-cap stocks also experienced selling pressure, indicating overall market weakness.
Analysts believe that short-term volatility may continue as investors closely track global trends, inflation data, and upcoming economic policies. However, they also noted that the long-term outlook for Indian equities remains positive, supported by strong economic fundamentals.
As trading progressed, market participants remained cautious, keeping an eye on further developments that could influence market direction in the coming sessions.
