Indian Markets open weak today amid IT sector concerns; Full details

The Indian stock market opened lower on Thursday with the Sensex dropping 225.69 points to 83,592 and the Nifty falling 87.65 points to 25,688.35 by 9:23 am. IT sector worries and weak metal shares were key contributors to the decline. The

Post Published By: Sona Saini

Updated : 5 February 2026, 9:40 AM IST

Sensex and Nifty Open Lower Amid IT Sector Concerns

Mumbai: The Indian stock market opened weak on Thursday. The key index, the S&P BSE Sensex, fell 225.69 points to 83,592.00, while the NSE Nifty 50 fell 87.65 points to 25,688.35. These figures were recorded as of 9:23 am.

This weakness in the market was due to pressure from global markets. IT sector stocks were particularly concerned, while metal sector stocks fell the most. Investors are cautious about global economic uncertainties and corporate performance.

Rupee Weak, Falls in Early Trading

The rupee also opened lower in the foreign exchange market. The rupee opened at 90.52 per dollar on Thursday, compared to Wednesday's close of 90.44 per dollar. A weakening rupee could make imports more expensive, which could increase inflationary pressure.

Market Trends

Analysts say the market is closely monitoring global economic conditions and domestic policy decisions. Investor sentiment may be influenced by quarterly results from IT and metal sector companies and global economic indicators.