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GoalFi - Daily Market Wrap - Markets End Lower as Investors Book Profits After Recent Market Gains

GoalFi Pulse | 30 January 2026

Hello ,

Market Overview

The market closed lower today as investors booked profits after recent gains and turned cautious ahead of the Union Budget. Selling pressure persisted through the session as participants avoided fresh positions. Overall sentiment remained watchful due to the lack of strong positive triggers.

Market Snapshot – Key Indices Performance

Index Name

LTP

Change

Change %

Nifty 50

25,320.65

-98.25

-0.40%

Nifty 500

23,079.50

-55.3

-0.20%

Nifty Bank

59,610.45

-347.4

-0.60%

Nifty Financial Services

27,330.85

-178.75

-0.70%

Nifty Midcap Select

13,400.05

-24.3

-0.20%

Market Insight:
Markets closed lower with mild declines across indices as cautious sentiment limited buying interest.

Top Gainers – Nifty 50

Stock Name

LTP

Change

Change %

Nestle India Ltd.

1,332.40

44.5

3.50%

Tata Consumer Products Ltd.

1,133.90

26.7

2.40%

Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd.

6,960.50

159.5

2.40%

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.

3,431.80

47.4

1.40%

ITC Ltd.

322.15

3.55

1.10%

Summary:
Buying interest was seen in select consumption, healthcare, and auto names, providing limited support to the market.

Top Losers – Nifty 50

Stock Name

LTP

Change

Change %

Hindalco Industries Ltd.

962.6

-61.45

-6.00%

Tata Steel Ltd.

193.13

-9.19

-4.50%

Coal India Ltd.

440.75

-15

-3.30%

Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Ltd.

268.96

-6.43

-2.30%

ICICI Bank Ltd.

1,355.00

-28.6

-2.10%

Summary:
Selling pressure was visible in metals, energy, and financial stocks, weighing on overall market sentiment.

Top Gainers - N500

Stock Name

LTP

Change

Change %

Vodafone Idea Ltd.

11.17

1.12

11.10%

RHI Magnesita India Ltd.

445.1

33.1

8.00%

Signatureglobal (India) Ltd.

901.2

64.3

7.70%

Tata Teleservices (Maharashtra) Ltd.

45.66

3.09

7.30%

Onesource Specialty Pharma Ltd.

1,194.50

80.5

7.20%

Summary:
Strong stock-specific buying drove sharp gains in select mid and small-cap counters.

Top Losers- N500

Stock Name

LTP

Change

Change %

Hindustan Zinc Ltd.

628.5

-86.7

-12.10%

Vedanta Ltd.

681.55

-84.8

-11.10%

National Aluminium Company Ltd.

385.45

-43.4

-10.10%

Hindustan Copper Ltd.

685.9

-74.15

-9.80%

Graphite India Ltd.

617.3

-49.35

-7.40%

Summary:
Sharp corrections were observed in metal-related stocks, reflecting heightened selling pressure.

Market Outlook

Today’s session reflected cautious investor behaviour, with selective buying offset by profit booking and global uncertainty. Market participation remained stock-specific, underscoring the importance of disciplined allocation and quality selection.

We continue to advise investors to stay disciplined, focus on fundamentally strong businesses, and avoid reactionary decisions during short-term market fluctuations.

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