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Stock Market HIGHLIGHTS (Feb 5): The BSE Sensex was down 502.44 points, or 0.60 per cent, at 83,315.25 around 12:45 pm. The index had opened on a weak note and remained under pressure through the session.
The NSE Nifty 50 slipped 151.80 points, or 0.59 per cent, to 25,624.20 at the same time. Selling pressure was seen across key sectors, keeping the broader market tone subdued.
Asian markets extended losses as pressure on technology shares deepened. South Korea’s Kospi fell about 2 per cent. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng was down around 1.7 per cent. Japan’s Nikkei 225 slipped 395 points, or 0.73 per cent. The weakness followed another volatile session for global tech names.
Action on Dalal Street is likely to remain stock-specific with results season in full swing. Several large companies are scheduled to report December-quarter earnings today, including Bharti Airtel, Tata Motors (PV business), Hero MotoCorp and Life Insurance Corporation of India.
Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) increased their index futures long positions to 19 per cent from 16.85 per cent. This is the highest level since 1 December 2025.
Both FIIs and domestic institutional investors (DIIs) were buyers in the cash market for a second straight session. FIIs bought about Rs 29 crore, while DIIs added around Rs 249 crore.
Across cash, index futures and stock futures, FIIs posted a net buying of about Rs 2,427 crore. They were particularly bullish on Bank Nifty futures, with purchases of roughly Rs 953 crore.
US markets saw sharp swings overnight. The Dow Jones recovered from a 400-point drop to end about 260 points higher. Heavy selling in IT stocks dragged the Nasdaq down nearly 350 points.
Bitcoin slipped to its lowest levels since October 2024. The dollar index closed near 97.5. The rupee weakened 17 paise to close at 90.44 against the US dollar.
Gold and silver saw sharp intraday moves on Wednesday. From the day’s highs, gold fell about Rs 7,000 and silver dropped nearly Rs 26,000, before recovering most of the losses. Global precious metals rallied again overnight. Crude oil rose for a second day and traded close to USD 69 a barrel.
05 Feb 2026, 3:32 PM (IST)
Here's where the benchmark indices stand at the end of the day's trade:
05 Feb 2026, 2:01 PM (IST)
The BSE Sensex was down 661.31 points, or 0.79 per cent, at 83,156.38. The index had opened at 83,757.54 after closing at 83,817.69. It hit a day’s high of 83,784.17 and a low of 83,151.62.
The Nifty 50 slipped 193.90 points, or 0.75 per cent, to 25,582.10. The benchmark opened at 25,755.90 versus a previous close of 25,776.00.
05 Feb 2026, 1:55 PM (IST)
Shares of IDBI Bank climbed as much as 4 per cent to an intra-day high of Rs 113.50 on the NSE on Thursday, extending their recent rally even as broader markets remained under pressure {Read More}
05 Feb 2026, 1:54 PM (IST)
The real estate developer reported a net profit of Rs 195 crore for the third quarter of FY26, up 20 per cent from Rs 163 crore in the year-ago period. EBITDA rose 21 per cent year-on-year to Rs 338 crore, compared with Rs 280 crore in the same quarter last year {Read More}
05 Feb 2026, 12:46 PM (IST)
Indian equity benchmarks were trading in the red at midday on Thursday, February 5.
The BSE Sensex was down 502.44 points, or 0.60 per cent, at 83,315.25 around 12:45 pm. The index had opened on a weak note and remained under pressure through the session.
The NSE Nifty 50 slipped 151.80 points, or 0.59 per cent, to 25,624.20 at the same time. Selling pressure was seen across key sectors, keeping the broader market tone subdued.
05 Feb 2026, 12:05 PM (IST)
Shares of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) fell sharply on Thursday, extending losses for a second straight session. The stock slipped over 6 per cent in early trade to Rs 3,952 on the NSE. With this, HAL shares are down around 12 per cent in just two sessions.
05 Feb 2026, 10:26 AM (IST)
The rupee traded in a narrow range and gained 7 paise to 90.40 against the US dollar in early trade on Thursday. The domestic currency moved marginally higher amid corporate dollar demand, while investors waited for confirmation on the India–US trade deal.
05 Feb 2026, 9:25 AM (IST)
Indian equity benchmarks opened lower on Thursday, February 5, as cautious global cues and mild profit-taking weighed on sentiment.
The BSE Sensex slipped 138.41 points, or 0.17 per cent, to 83,679.28 at 9:15 am, after opening at 83,757.54. The index had ended the previous session at 83,817.69.
The NSE Nifty 50 fell 75.95 points, or 0.29 per cent, to 25,700.05. The benchmark opened at 25,755.90, compared with a previous close of 25,776.00.
05 Feb 2026, 8:44 AM (IST)
US markets saw sharp swings overnight. The Dow ended higher after a late recovery, while the Nasdaq fell sharply due to IT stock selling. The rupee closed weaker at 90.44 against the dollar.
05 Feb 2026, 8:44 AM (IST)
Gold and silver prices on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) opened sharply lower on Thursday, February 5, tracking weakness in global markets and a stronger US dollar.
9,305 per 10 grams at around 9 am, down nearly Rs 4,200 from the previous close. The contract was under pressure amid profit booking after the recent sharp rally in precious metals.
MCX silver saw a much steeper fall. The contract slipped to around Rs 2,52,719 per kg, down nearly Rs 12,000. Silver was down over 6 per cent, making it one of the worst-performing commodities in early trade. Heavy selling pressure was seen after global silver prices corrected overnight.
05 Feb 2026, 8:43 AM (IST)
Early indicators point to a subdued opening. GIFT Nifty was down 60 points, or 0.23 per cent, at 25,806 around 8:30 am. This suggests limited movement at the open.
05 Feb 2026, 8:43 AM (IST)
Asian equities remained under pressure in early trade. South Korea’s Kospi slipped around 2 per cent. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng fell 1.7 per cent, while Japan’s Nikkei dropped 395 points.
05 Feb 2026, 8:43 AM (IST)
FII index futures long positions rose to 19 per cent. This is the highest level since December 1, 2025. FIIs and DIIs were net buyers in the cash market for the second straight session.
05 Feb 2026, 8:42 AM (IST)
Indian equity benchmarks are likely to open flat to weak on Thursday. This comes after three straight sessions of gains. Volatility in technology stocks continues to cap upside.