Share Market Highlights 6 February 2025: Markets extend losses ahead of RBI rate decision; Sensex falls 213 pts to close at 78,058, Nifty ends at 23,603

Sensex, Nifty updates on 6 February 2025: Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty slid for the second consecutive day on Thursday amid caution ahead of the RBI’s monetary policy decision and fresh foreign fund outflows. The 30-share BSE Sensex dropped 213.12 points or 0.27 per cent to settle at 78,058.16. During the day, it tumbled 427.29 points or 0.54 per cent to 77,843.99. The NSE Nifty declined 92.95 points or 0.39 per cent to 23,603.35 with 30 of its constituents closing lower. Among Sensex scrips, Bharti Airtel, Titan, NTPC, State Bank of India, ITC, Tata Steel, Mahindra & Mahindra and Tata Motors were the major laggards. Adani Ports, Infosys, Axis Bank, HCL Technologies, Tech Mahindra and IndusInd Bank were among the gainers. “The benchmark indices experienced a moderate decline as investors awaited the RBI’s decision on a potential rate cut amidst the ongoing trade war. The broader market remained cautious and in a consolidation phase despite the government’s focus on boosting consumption to cushion lower growth,” Vinod Nair, Head of Research, Geojit Financial Services, said.