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Indian stock markets swung amid tariff shocks, tech sector pain, and a major banking scandal, erasing Rs 4.6 lakh crore in investor wealth by Tuesday’s close.

Infosys shares surged up to 5% after unveiling a strategic partnership with Anthropic to deliver advanced AI solutions for regulated industries, starting with telecommunications.

The NIFTY50 index closed above 25,800 on Monday, February 9, 2026, after a 0.7% rally triggered by the India–US trade agreement, but faces stiff resistance at 26,000 ahead of today’s expiry.

Gold and silver prices crashed after hitting record highs, with gold falling over $1,000 per ounce and the CME hiking margin requirements to stem excessive risk-taking.

Indian stock markets saw sharp volatility with the Sensex swinging 811 points and Nifty 50 reclaiming 25,150 amid mixed sectoral performance and a 9% jump in India VIX. Key stocks like Axis Bank and BPCL posted notable gains despite broader market caution.

Gensol Engineering Ltd shares fell to a new 52-week low of Rs.20.65 on January 20, 2026, capping a 21.39% tumble over 12 consecutive sessions. The drop comes as Indian stock markets face widespread selling, with mid- and small-cap indices also deep in the red.

Indian stock markets have plummeted in January 2026, with Nifty 50 slipping below 25,500 and Sensex falling by 2,900 points in just six sessions. The sell-off has wiped out over ₹18 lakh crore in investor wealth, driven by foreign capital outflows, global uncertainty, and concerns about US-India trade relations.

Indian stock markets retreated from early record highs on January 6, 2026, with Sensex dropping 504 points and the Nifty losing 0.3%, dragged down by heavyweight stocks like Reliance Industries and HDFC Bank amid profit booking and global uncertainties.

Indian equity indices Sensex and Nifty ended almost flat on December 30, 2025, with the Sensex down 20 points and the Nifty marginally lower, as global portfolio rebalancing shaped thin year-end trading.

Gold and silver closed out 2025 as the year's top-performing assets, with gold prices up 65% and silver up 130%, both shattering previous records. The rally was fueled by geopolitical fears, central bank demand, tariffs, and investors searching for both safety and growth.