Wed Feb 26 05:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Nifty50 Suffers Sixth Consecutive Day of Losses, Longest Losing Streak in 30 Years Looms

**MUMBAI, INDIA –** India’s benchmark stock index, the Nifty50, continued its downward trend on Tuesday, closing 6 points lower at 22,547. This marks the sixth consecutive day of losses, bringing the index perilously close to its longest losing streak in three decades. If the negative trend continues through the end of February, it will be the longest losing month since 1995.

The current downturn has seen the Nifty50 shed 4% in February alone, losing 960 points across 18 trading sessions. This follows a broader correction that began in October 2024, resulting in a more than 5% decline for the year and over 12.6% drop from its September 2024 high. One in five Nifty constituents has fallen by over 28% during this period. Among the hardest hit are Trent, Adani Enterprises, Asian Paints, BPCL, Hero MotoCorp, Bajaj Auto, and Tata Motors, all experiencing losses exceeding 30%.

This prolonged slump is attributed to several factors, including persistent selling by Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs), who have withdrawn over ₹2 lakh crore since October 2024, and global uncertainties, particularly concerning tariffs. February’s FII outflow alone has already reached ₹30,588 crore, adding to January’s ₹81,903 crore withdrawal.

Experts predict continued market fragility and volatility in the near term, citing the pressure on the Indian rupee, ongoing FII outflows, and tariff-related developments. While Emkay Institutional Equities forecasts a recovery in consumption during the second half of 2025, leading to a Nifty50 level of 25,000 by December 2025, the short-term outlook remains cautious. Geojit Financial Services echoes this sentiment, highlighting the impact of macroeconomic indicators like US Core PCE and GDP data on future monetary policy.

The broader market also suffered, with the BSE Sensex closing 856 points lower at 74,454, and the Nifty PSU Bank index dropping 1%. Despite these negative trends, Tata Capital is reportedly planning an initial public offering (IPO), and a state-owned renewable energy company is aiming to raise up to ₹5,000 crore through a qualified institutions placement.

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