Nifty 50 logs worst January in more than 10 years, slides over 3% amid domestic and global pressures

January proved to be a volatile month for Indian equities, witnessing heavy selling and heightened geopolitical uncertainty. The Nifty 50 declined 3.10%, marking its weakest January performance in over a decade, weighed down by uneven corporate earnings and a rise in crude oil prices. Market participants are now turning their focus to the upcoming Union Budget, hoping it could provide a catalyst for a market rebound. The Indian stock market experienced significant turbulence during January as adverse global signals and mixed results for the December quarter sparked broad-based selling. Even positive expectations around the much-anticipated India–European Union free trade agreement failed to revive investor confidence, with the Nifty 50 ending the month on a notably weak footing—its poorest January showing in years. Investment in securities market are subject to market risks. Read all the related documents carefully before investing.