30 January 2026: Market Close: Nifty Slips Below 25,350 as Metals and Financials Drag; FMCG and Healthcare Offer Support

Indian equity markets ended Friday’s session, 30 January 2026 on a cautious note, with benchmark indices closing in the red amid selling pressure in metal, energy and banking stocks. While selective buying in FMCG and healthcare counters provided some support, broader sentiment remained weak as investors booked profits after recent volatility and reacted to sector-specific pressures.

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Benchmark Performance

At the close of trade on 30 January 2026 (3:30 PM IST), the Nifty 50 settled at 25,320.65, down 98.25 points (-0.39%).

• Open: 25,247.55

• Day’s High: 25,370.70

• Day’s Low: 25,213.65

Other key indices also closed lower, reflecting broad-based weakness:

• Nifty Next 50: 67,839.85 (-0.83%)

• Nifty Financial Services: 27,330.85 (-0.65%)

• Nifty Bank: 59,610.45 (-0.58%)

Top Gainers: FMCG and Healthcare Stocks Provide Cushion

Defensive and consumption-oriented stocks featured among the top gainers, supported by steady demand and selective accumulation:

• Nestlé India: ₹1,332.50, up 3.46%

• Tata Consumer Products: ₹1,132.00, up 2.24%

• Apollo Hospitals: ₹6,950.00, up 2.19%

• Mahindra & Mahindra: ₹3,444.30, up 1.77%

• ITC: ₹322.30, up 1.16%

Gains in Nestlé India, ITC, and Tata Consumer Products indicate defensive buying amid market uncertainty, while strength in Apollo Hospitals reflects continued interest in healthcare stocks.

Top Losers: Metals, Energy and Banking Stocks Under Pressure

Heavy selling was witnessed in cyclical and financial heavyweights, dragging the benchmark indices lower:

• Hindalco Industries: ₹962.80, down 5.98%

• Tata Steel: ₹192.58, down 4.81%

• Coal India: ₹440.00, down 3.46%

• ONGC: ₹268.06, down 2.66%

• ICICI Bank: ₹1,357.00, down 1.92%

Sharp declines in Hindalco and Tata Steel weighed heavily on the metals pack, while weakness in ONGC and Coal India reflected pressure in energy stocks. Selling in ICICI Bank also contributed to the underperformance of banking indices.

Sectoral Trend and Market Mood

The session highlighted a risk-off tone, with investors trimming exposure to metals, energy and financials, while rotating towards FMCG and healthcare. Weakness in Nifty Bank and Nifty Financial Services limited any recovery attempts, keeping the benchmark indices under pressure throughout the day.

Conclusion: 30 January 2026

The Nifty’s close below 25,350 signals continued consolidation and cautious sentiment in the near term. While defensive stocks are attracting selective buying, sustained weakness in cyclicals and banks suggests that markets may remain range-bound. Going ahead, investors are likely to track global cues, sectoral earnings, and macroeconomic developments for clearer direction.

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