The Indian stock market ended largely lower on Thursday (February 6), failing to sustain opening gains as broader indices saw selling pressure. The Sensex declined 184 points to close at 78,088, while the Nifty lost 93 points to settle at 23,

Indian stock market benchmarks, Sensex and Nifty 50, continued to decline for a second session on February 6, ahead of the RBI's monetary policy decision. The Sensex fell 213 points to 78,058.16, while Nifty 50 dropped 93 points to 23,

Indian benchmark equity indices reduced their initial gains and were in negative territory on Thursday, influenced by declines in major stocks such as HDFC Bank, ITC, and M&M. This comes as investors awaited the RBI's monetary policy decision later in the week amidst ongoing trade war concerns.

Highlight: Broader markets also mirrored benchmarks, with Nifty Midcap100, and Nifty Smallcap100 ending down by 1.26 per cent and 0.30 per cent, respectively

The trends on Gift Nifty also indicate a positive start for the Indian benchmark index. The Gift Nifty was trading around 23,810 level, a premium of nearly 35 points from the Nifty futures’ previous close.

The 30-share BSE Sensex fell 213.12 points or 0.27 per cent to end the session at 78,058.16. The NSE Nifty 50 index fell 68.35 points or 0.39 per cent finishing the day at 23,627.95.

Broader markets outperformed the benchmarks, with small-cap shares leading the charge, as the Nifty Smallcap100 index ended higher by 1.85 per cent

Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty 50 on Wednesday (Feb 5) settled lower as traders booked profit ahead of the RBI MPC. The three-day RBI MPC meet began today while the decision will be announced on February 7 (Friday).