Sensex Down Over 400 Pts, Nifty Below 25,300; Why Is the Stock Market Falling Today, Jan 30, 2026?

The BSE Sensex fell over 400 points, while the Nifty 50 slipped below the 25,300 mark in early trade. Stocks such as Tata Steel and Eternal dropped nearly 2% each, dragging the indices lower.

₹4 Lakh Crore Wealth Erosion in Early Trade

The selloff was swift. Nearly ₹4 lakh crore in investor wealth was wiped out within the first 15 minutes, with the total market capitalisation of BSE-listed firms declining to ₹455.73 lakh crore.

Why Is the Stock Market Falling Today?

As per news reports, the decline was driven by multiple cautionary factors:

• Union Budget uncertainty, prompting risk reduction
• Profit booking after recent market highs
• Weakening rupee, raising macro concerns
• Continued FII outflows
• Firm crude oil prices, reviving inflation worries

Top Gainers

Despite broader weakness, select stocks managed to advance:

Top Losers

Metal stocks led the decline amid risk-off sentiment:

Read More: Crude Oil Prices Remain Elevated on Jan 30, 2026 Amid Rising Geopolitical Tensions.

Conclusion

Market direction in the near term is likely to remain data- and policy-driven, with clarity expected to emerge as key domestic and global developments unfold.

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