Sensex, Nifty fall for fourth straight day

India’s stock market ended lower for the fourth day in a row on Thursday, as investors remained worried about global and domestic issues. The benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty both fell, while midcap and smallcap stocks saw even bigger losses.

The market decline was mainly due to concerns about possible new trade tariffs by the United States and weak signals from global markets. Stock markets in Japan, Hong Kong and China also fell, following a nearly 1 per cent drop in US stocks overnight. This weak global trend made investors cautious in India as well.

Investors were also careful ahead of the release of important US jobs data later in the day, which could give clues about the future direction of interest rates and the global economy. In addition, the domestic corporate earnings season is set to begin next week, adding to the uncertainty in the market.

Another major reason for the fall was continued selling by foreign investors. Foreign funds have been pulling money out of Indian markets ahead of the Union Budget 2026. Ongoing geopolitical tensions in different parts of the world also added to the nervous mood among investors.

Overall, market sentiment remained weak, with investors choosing to stay cautious due to global worries, foreign fund outflows, and upcoming key economic events.