Indian Market Cap Plunges
Analysis based on 10 articles · First reported Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated Jan 26, 2026
The Indian stock market experienced a significant sell-off, with the S&P BSE Sensex tanking over 2.43%, leading to a combined market valuation slump of ₹2.51 lakh crore for nine of the top-10 most valued firms. This downturn was primarily driven by weak global cues, persistent FII outflows, a depreciating rupee, subdued corporate earnings, and escalating geopolitical tensions, negatively impacting investor sentiment across various sectors.
The Indian stock market witnessed a sharp sell-off last week, resulting in a combined market valuation slump of ₹2.51 lakh crore for nine of the top-10 most valued firms. Reliance Industries took the biggest hit, with its market capitalization tumbling by ₹96,960.17 crore. Other major companies like HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Bharti Airtel, Tata Consultancy Services, Larsen & Toubro, Bajaj Finance, State Bank of India, and Infosys also experienced significant declines in their market valuations. The S&P BSE Sensex tanked by 2,032.65 points or 2.43 per cent. This market correction was attributed to a confluence of factors including weak global cues, persistent Foreign Institutional Investor (FII) outflows, a depreciating Indian rupee, subdued corporate earnings, and escalating geopolitical tensions. Unilever — Hindustan Unilever was the only company among the top-10 to register a gain in its market capitalization, climbing by ₹12,311.86 crore, providing some relief amidst the widespread losses.
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