📌 Indian Markets Post Market Report Today (05.02.2026) — Profit-booking drags Nifty; Sensex slips 500+
Indian Markets Post Market Report Today: Indian equities ended Thursday on a weak note as the market snapped a three-session winning streak and traders chose to book profits amid mixed global cues and stock-specific earnings action.
The selling wasn’t just headline-driven—breadth turned sharply negative, showing pressure across the wider market as well. Money rotated into selective pockets, while high-beta areas stayed under stress.
By the closing bell, both benchmark indices settled lower, with Bank Nifty also ending in the red, confirming that today was more about “risk-off” positioning than a single-sector event.
📉 📊 Closing Levels (Nifty, Sensex, Bank Nifty)
✅ Benchmark Close
Nifty 50: 25,642.80 (▼ 133.20 | -0.52%)
BSE Sensex: 83,313.93 (▼ 503.76 | -0.60%)
Nifty Bank: 60,063.65 (▼ 174.50 |- 0.28%)
📌 Market Breadth (how broad the selling was)
On Nifty 50, only 12 stocks advanced vs 37 declined — a clear sign that the pressure was widespread.
🧠 🔍 Reasons for Market Movement Today (What really pulled the market down)
1) Profit-booking after a 3-day rally
After three strong sessions, traders locked in gains—especially near important levels, where markets often pause or pull back. Several market wrap notes highlighted this “pullback after three-day rally” behavior.
2) Broad sector selling (not just one pocket)
Even though a few counters managed to outperform, selling across sectors kept the index heavy and prevented intraday recovery.
3) Earnings-season churn (Q3 results reactions + caution)
Q3 season keeps the market “two-speed”: stocks with strong numbers get rewarded, while others see sharp reactions or cautious positioning ahead of results.
Today’s calendar included big names like Bharti Airtel, LIC, IOC, Hero MotoCorp, Tata Motors PV and more.
🟢 📈 Top 5 Gainers (Nifty 50)
Here are the strongest performers on the Nifty 50 today:
1.Trent (+~2.96%)
2.Max Healthcare (+~1.50%)
3.Tata Steel (+~1.21%)
4.JSW Steel (+~0.94%)
5.ONGC (+~0.84%)
Takeaway: Even in a weak market, money still goes into relative strength + result/sector themes.
🔴 📉 Top 5 Losers (Nifty 50)
The biggest laggards today were:
1.Hindalco (-~3.06%) 👉upstox
2.Eternal (-~2.48%)
3.Bharti Airtel (-~1.65%)
4.Bharat Electronics (BEL) (-~1.43%)
5.SBI Life (-~1.17%)
🧩 🏭 Sector Performance (Who led, who lagged)
✅ Sector with relative strength
Nifty PSU Bank showed strength and was among the notable gainers on the NSE sector list during the session.
🔻 Sectors under pressure
Broad sector weakness was visible, and market commentary highlighted selling across sectors during the day’s decline.
Simple read: When only a few sectors hold up and breadth is negative, markets usually stay range-bound to cautious until a fresh trigger arrives.
🎯 📌 Indian Markets Post Market Report – Support & Resistance Levels (Next session watch)
🟦 Nifty 50 (Key levels)
Support: 25,550–25,500
Resistance: 25,850 (then 26,000 zone)
🟩 Bank Nifty (Key levels)
Support: 59,900–60,000
Resistance: 60,500–60,600
🟥 Sensex (Key levels)
Support: 83,200–83,000
Resistance: 84,000–84,200
🌪️ 📉 India VIX (Volatility Check)
India VIX: 12.17 (around 16:10 IST reading)
What it means: VIX in the low-teens usually indicates controlled volatility, but earnings + global headlines can still create quick spikes.
💰 🧾 FII & DII Data (Latest Available)
The latest reported cash-market activity (most recently published for 05Feb 2026) showed:
FII: Net sellers ~ – ₹2,150.51Cr
DII: Net buyers~ +₹1,129.82Cr
Market read: Domestic flows are still acting as a cushion, but the market needs broader participation for a clean upside continuation.
🧾 🏦 Major Q3 Results Watch (Impact on sentiment)
⛽ Indian Oil (IOC) — strong profit jump
IOC reported a standalone net profit of ₹12,126 crore (Q3 FY26) vs ₹2,874 crore (Q3 FY25), and the stock reaction stayed positive in early trade updates.
📌 Earnings calendar effect (why the market stays choppy)
A large set of companies were scheduled/expected to announce numbers around today, including Bharti Airtel, LIC, IOC, Hero MotoCorp, Tata Motors PV and more—so traders tend to reduce risk and rotate more actively.
👉More Q3 results keep reading Pharma Q3 FY26 Results: Cipla, Dr Reddy’s and Laurus Lab Pharma (CMP, Key Triggers, Technical Levels)
Q3 FY26 Results Update: TCS, Infosys, HCLTech
🧾 🆕 IPO Updates (Mainboard + SME)
✅ Live / current IPO window (SME focus this week)
Brandman Retail (SME): 04–06 Feb 2026 (listing expected 11 Feb 2026)
Grover Jewells (SME): 04–06 Feb 2026 (listing expected 11 Feb 2026)
🔜 Upcoming in the next few sessions (as per IPO trackers)
Biopol Chemicals (SME): 06–10 Feb 2026
IPO note: In choppy markets, IPOs can still do well, but it’s smarter to focus on business quality + pricing + risk control.
🪙 🛢️ Commodities & 💱 Currency (Today’s key levels)
PAN HR Solutions (SME): 06–10 Feb 2026
💱 USD/INR
USD/INR around 90.34 on 05 Feb 2026 (historical close).
🛢️ Brent Crude
Brent (Feb 05, 2026) around $68.81/bbl (day’s range roughly $67.71–$68.84 shown in historical table).
WTI~$64.46/bbl
🥈 Silver (MCX) — high volatility day
Silver saw a sharp fall intraday; live updates cited MCX silver around ₹2,51,607/kg at one point in the day.
🥇 Gold (India/MCX commentary)
Gold ~₹1,52,605/10g remained volatile as well, with live trackers highlighting rapid moves during the session.
⭐ Stock of the Day: Trent
Why Trent stands out today:
It finished as the top Nifty gainer, rising close to ~3% in a weak market—classic “relative strength.”
Simple investor lens: Stocks that outperform on red days often stay on the radar when sentiment improves.
🏛️ SEBI Update (Investor-friendly regulatory development)
SEBI issued a circular on 09 Jan 2026 reviewing the framework for handling technical glitches in stock brokers’ electronic trading systems. 👉sebi.gov.in
Why it matters: Market infrastructure rules are being refined to strengthen resilience while easing compliance for smaller participants.
💡 Investment View (Short term vs Long term)
⏱️ Short-term (days to weeks)
Markets are still sensitive to earnings reactions + global cues.
If Nifty holds 25,550–25,500, the bounce attempts can continue; below that, expect more cautious trade and quick dips.
For Bank Nifty, the 60,000 area is the key psychological support.
🧱 Long-term (6–24 months)
Keep the core approach simple: quality leaders + SIP discipline + staggered buying on dips. Avoid chasing short spikes; focus on companies with strong balance sheets and consistent execution.
✅ Closing Summary (05.02.2026)
Today was a classic profit-booking + broad sector selling session: Nifty closed at 25,642.80,
Sensex at 83,313.93, Bank Nifty at 60,063.65, with weak breadth confirming the pressure under the surface.
👉Further reading
Indian Markets Pre Market Report (Feb 5, 2026)
Indian Markets Weekly View (Feb 1–Feb 6, 2026)
Mutual Funds Explained:Types, Returns & Risks
India’s New Labor Codes: Why Companies Are Taking “Thousand-Crore”
Corporate Actions Made Simple for Beginners Stock Market 101-Lesson 15
⚠️ Disclaimer:
This report is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and it should not be treated as investment advice. Stock markets are subject to risks. Please consult a SEBI-registered financial advisor before making any investment decisions.