Stock Market Live Updates 29 January 2026: Sensex, Nifty open weak amid pre-Budget caution and global cues

Sensex, Nifty, Share Price LIVE: Indian equity markets opened lower on Thursday amid mixed global cues and pre-Budget caution. At 9:43 a.m., the Sensex was down 484 points at 81,860, while the Nifty slipped 125 points to 25,217. The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) surged 7.8% in December 2025, its fastest pace in over two years, driven by strong manufacturing (8.1% YoY growth) and mining output. Key value-added sectors such as automobiles, electronics, pharmaceuticals, basic metals, and transport equipment showed robust expansion, supporting India’s export potential under the recently signed India–EU Free Trade Agreement. Technically, Nifty futures indicate a cautious start, with the Gift Nifty at 25,370, down ~75 points. F&O activity shows heavy call writing at near-the-money strikes, suggesting range-bound trading and limited upside. The Put–Call Ratio edged slightly lower to 0.82, reflecting cautious optimism. Broader Asia-Pacific markets are marginally down in early trading, highlighting the impact of global uncertainties, including geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

Stock Market Live Updates 29 January 2026: Sensex, Nifty open weak amid pre-Budget caution and global cues
Sensex, Nifty, Share Price LIVE: Indian equity markets opened lower on Thursday amid mixed global cues and pre-Budget caution. At 9:43 a.m., the Sensex was down 484 points at 81,860, while the Nifty slipped 125 points to 25,217. The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) surged 7.8% in December 2025, its fastest pace in over two years, driven by strong manufacturing (8.1% YoY growth) and mining output. Key value-added sectors such as automobiles, electronics, pharmaceuticals, basic metals, and transport equipment showed robust expansion, supporting India’s export potential under the recently signed India–EU Free Trade Agreement. Technically, Nifty futures indicate a cautious start, with the Gift Nifty at 25,370, down ~75 points. F&O activity shows heavy call writing at near-the-money strikes, suggesting range-bound trading and limited upside. The Put–Call Ratio edged slightly lower to 0.82, reflecting cautious optimism. Broader Asia-Pacific markets are marginally down in early trading, highlighting the impact of global uncertainties, including geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

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