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Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Nifty rises above 24,900; Dow Futures down 450 points

Published on 02/02/2026 01:00 PM

With performance thus far in line with its projection, Rajesh Jain, Chief Operating Officer of RR Kabel, stated that the firm is on track to increase margins by 100 basis points year over year over the next three years and is confident in reaching this goal.

 

The top automakers in India, such as Maruti Suzuki India, Hyundai Motor India, Tata Motors, and Mahindra & Mahindra, are releasing their January sales figures, providing a preview of the year’s demand patterns.

 

The Dow Futures had slumped over 400 points as Asian indices struggled and remained under pressure.

The significant rise in securities transaction tax (STT) on futures and options might impact high-frequency and arbitrage traders the most — and that may directly damage market liquidity, cautioned Rajesh Baheti, MD of Crosseas Capital Services.

 

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The Nifty Index is now over 200 points off the lows of the day.

The Seoul-based South Korean KOSPI is arguably the biggest loser in Asia with a fall of over 5%.

One of the most important indices in Asia, the Nikkei 225 in Tokyo, is also down 1% today, falling from the highs of the day.

Asian markets are under pressure as the SSE composite index in Shanghai has fallen close to 2%.

 

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Market off lows, Nifty back above 24,800, Sensex turns positive

The Nifty 50 index has recovered from the lows of the day again, and has jumped 180 pointf from lows.

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The precious metals decline has extended further.

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The Nifty Index has fallen over 100 points, and this decline is being largely contributed by SBI.

The Nifty index has fallen further, even dropping below the 24,700 mark.

 

Mitessh Thakkar, President-Retail Research, Bonanza Portfolio

DIPAM SECY SAYS

His lines of possibility of Govt. Stake in PSUs going down to 26%* Quote if possible.

 

Analysis Premise

– No. Of Companies Analysed: 84

– Includes Companies With Govt. Stake < 75%

– Also includes stocks with other PSUs as promoters

 

PSU STOCKS IN INDIA

Govt Stake        No. Of Companies

> 90%             9

75% – 90%         10

26% – 75%         64

< 26%             1

As Of December 31, 2025

 

THE BIG VALUE UNLOCKING NUMBER

₹27.53 Lakh Crore

The total value of Government stake in PSUs beyond 26%

#As Of Closing On February 1, 2026

The Nifty Midcap 100 index falls 1% as sell-off intensifies.

The Nifty Bank index has fallen below the 58,000 mark.

 

The Nifty index has fallen further, extending losses to 24,750.

Silver on MCX is now down 9%, & Gold is down nearly 2%

Samiran Chakraborty, Chief Economist, Citi India

 

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