Experts list out these five reasons for Sensex, and Nifty 50 fall from record highs — sluggish growth, renewed fear of high inflation, buzz for London cash gold contract default, hawkish US Fed, and b

The NSE Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex ended lower for fourth consecutive session. The NSE Nifty Auto is the worst performing sector, while the NSE Nifty Metal rose the most. Hindalco Industries Ltd., Tata Steel Ltd., and Eicher Motors Ltd. were top gainers.

The Nifty 50 and Sensex indices extended their losing streak on February 17, marking the ninth consecutive session of declines.

The trends on Gift Nifty also indicate a negative start for the Indian benchmark index. The Gift Nifty was trading around 22,860 level, a discount of nearly 80 points from the Nifty futures’ previous close.

Indian stock market traded lower on Friday, February 21, after fresh threats of new tariffs by Donald Trump. Meanwhile, FIIs relentless selling has further dragged the market.

The stock market fell into the red for the third consecutive time this week after opening on Wednesday, February 19, 2025

Indian markets fell slightly due to selling in financial and IT stocks, despite gains in metals and real estate. The US Fed minutes indicated a cautious approach to interest rates amid inflation concerns and trade tensions,