Sensex and Nifty open lower in stock market today amid global weakness, profit booking and rising volatility concerns
New Delhi : Indian stock markets opened on a weak note on Thursday, February 5, 2026, and clearly indicated a volatile session ahead. The BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty started the day in the red as investors reacted to weak global cues and booked profits after the recent rally.
Earlier, in the pre-open session around 9:03 AM, the Sensex slipped over 30 points and breached the 83,800 mark. At the same time, the Nifty remained nearly flat at 25,777, showing a cautious start. In the previous session, markets had ended slightly higher with support from select heavyweights. However, a sharp correction in information technology stocks had limited the gains.
Sensex and Nifty Open Lower
When trading officially began at 9:15 AM, the BSE Sensex opened near 83,650, down almost 150 points. Meanwhile, the NSE Nifty50 rang the opening bell around 25,700, falling about 76 points compared to the previous close.
As selling pressure increased, the Sensex dropped more than 400 points at one stage and traded below 83,400. The Nifty also slipped below the important 25,700 level and touched around 25,636 during early trade. This fall below a key psychological support level increased concerns about further short-term weakness.
At the same time, broader markets also remained under pressure. Mid-cap and small-cap stocks traded lower, and market breadth turned negative as more stocks declined than advanced.
Top Gainers and Losers on Sensex
Despite overall weakness, some stocks on the 30-share Sensex managed to trade in positive territory. HUL, NTPC, Infosys, SBI, and ITC emerged as the top gainers and provided limited support to the index.
On the other hand, stocks such as IndiGo, Tata Steel, Airtel, Sun Pharma, and Eternal were among the major losers and dragged the benchmark indices lower.
Metal and Pharma Stocks Lead the Decline
Sector-wise, metal stocks led the losses and fell nearly 2 per cent, reflecting weak global commodity trends and cautious investor sentiment. Pharmaceutical stocks also came under pressure and slipped around 0.7 per cent.
Although some IT stocks showed selective strength, the earlier correction in the technology sector continued to cap overall market gains. As a result, sectoral weakness added further pressure on the indices.
Profit Booking After Recent Rally
Market experts believe that profit booking played a significant role in Thursday’s decline. Indian markets had recently rallied on optimism surrounding developments such as the India–US trade deal and positive macroeconomic signals. After this rally, investors chose to lock in profits at higher levels.
Therefore, the combination of profit booking and weak global cues intensified selling in early trade.
Asian Markets Trade Lower
Meanwhile, Asian equities traded under pressure, reflecting cautious global sentiment. South Korea’s Kospi declined more than 3 per cent and emerged as one of the sharpest losers in the region. Japan’s Nikkei 225, China’s Shanghai SSE Composite, and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng also remained in negative territory.
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This broad-based weakness across Asian markets influenced Indian equities, as global markets remain closely connected.
Wall Street Ends Mixed, Tech Stocks Drag
Overnight, US markets closed mostly lower. Technology stocks remained under pressure and dragged key indices down. The Nasdaq Composite tumbled 1.51 per cent, while the S&P 500 slipped 0.51 per cent.
However, the Dow Jones Industrial Average managed to end 0.53 per cent higher, moving against the broader trend. This divergence highlighted continued volatility in global equities, especially in the tech-heavy segment.
The weakness in US tech stocks spilled over into Asian markets and added to cautious sentiment in Indian equities.
Key Technical Levels in Focus
The Nifty’s fall below 25,700 has shifted attention to the next support levels near 25,600 and 25,500. Traders are closely monitoring these levels, as a further decline could trigger additional technical selling.
Similarly, the Sensex trading below 83,400 indicates short-term weakness. Analysts expect volatility to remain elevated in the near term as investors wait for fresh triggers.
What Investors Are Watching
Investors are now focusing on upcoming corporate earnings, macroeconomic data, and global developments for direction. Short-term traders are adopting a cautious approach and limiting aggressive positions. At the same time, long-term investors may view market dips as potential buying opportunities if broader economic fundamentals remain stable.
Overall, Stock Market Today clearly reflects a cautious mood on Dalal Street. Weak global cues, sectoral pressure in metals and pharma, profit booking after recent gains, and technical breaches have combined to keep sentiment fragile. As the session progresses, investors will watch closely to see whether markets stabilise or extend their losses further.
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