Business market capitalization decline

Indian Market Cap Tumbles Rs 1.75 Trillion

Analysis based on 21 articles · First reported Jan 25, 2026 · Last updated Jan 31, 2026

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Market Impact

The Indian stock market experienced a significant downturn, with the S&P BSE Sensex and NIFTY 50 closing over 2 percent lower. This broad-based selling led to a collective loss of nearly Rs 9 lakh crore for investors, primarily impacting major firms like Reliance Industries and HDFC Bank, while a few like Larsen & Toubro and Bajaj Finance showed resilience.

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Event Summary

The combined market valuation of seven out of the top-10 most valued firms in India tumbled by Rs 1.75 trillion last week, culminating in a 'bloodbath' on Friday. Reliance Industries suffered the largest hit, with its market valuation eroding by Rs 89,720.3 crore. Other major firms like HDFC Bank, State Bank of India, ICICI Bank, Bharti Airtel, Tata Consultancy Services, and Hindustan Unilever also experienced significant declines. In contrast, Larsen & Toubro, Bajaj Finance, and Infosys saw their market valuations surge. The S&P BSE Sensex dropped by 2.25 percent, and the NIFTY 50 fell by 2.09 percent, with Nifty Midcap and Smallcap indices also declining, resulting in investors collectively losing nearly Rs 9 lakh crore.

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100 S&P BSE Sensex declined

100 NIFTY 50 dropped

90 Reliance Industries market valuation eroded

90 S&P BSE Sensex closed lower

90 NIFTY 50 closed lower

80 HDFC Bank valuation tanked

70 Tata Steel stock price tanked

70 State Bank of India lost market valuation

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Entities Involved

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Reliance Industries

Reliance Industries experienced the largest decline in market valuation among the top-10 firms, with a decrease of Rs 89,720.3 crore, bringing its valuation to Rs 18,24,515.62 crore. This significant drop reflects negative investor sentiment.

Importance 90 Sentiment -60

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S&P BSE Sensex

The S&P BSE Sensex closed 2.25 percent lower, indicating a significant negative performance for the broader Indian market.

Importance 90 Sentiment -50

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NIFTY 50

The NIFTY 50 was down 2.09 percent, reflecting a substantial decline in the performance of India's benchmark stock index.

Importance 90 Sentiment -50

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India

India's equity markets experienced volatility and a decline ahead of its Union Budget. The economy is projected to grow by 6.8-7.2% in the fiscal year starting April, despite global trade risks.

Importance 90 Sentiment -20

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HDFC Bank

HDFC Bank's valuation decreased by Rs 37,248.59 crore to Rs 11,64,018.69 crore, contributing to the overall market downturn.

Importance 80 Sentiment -50

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State Bank of India

State Bank of India lost Rs 35,399.42 crore from its market valuation, which stood at Rs 9,41,569.15 crore, reflecting a significant negative impact.

Importance 70 Sentiment -50

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Tata Steel

Tata Steel tanked the most among Sensex firms by 4.57%, contributing significantly to the overall market decline due to weakness in the metal sector.

Importance 70 Sentiment -50

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Reliance Industries related ↔ HDFC Bank

Reliance Industries related ↔ State Bank of India

Reliance Industries related ↔ S&P BSE Sensex

Reliance Industries related ↔ NIFTY 50

HDFC Bank related ↔ State Bank of India

HDFC Bank related ↔ S&P BSE Sensex

HDFC Bank related ↔ NIFTY 50

State Bank of India related ↔ S&P BSE Sensex

State Bank of India related ↔ NIFTY 50

S&P BSE Sensex related ↔ NIFTY 50

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