Sensex, Nifty end lower weighed down by metal, IT stocks

IANS | February 5, 2026 4:05 PM

Mumbai, Feb 5 (IANS) The Indian equity markets ended lower on Thursday breaking a three-day winning streak, as investors waited on the sidelines for clarity on global macro developments and trends in foreign institutional flows.

RBI likely to maintain status quo in upcoming policy rate decision

IANS | February 5, 2026 1:53 PM

New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is likely to maintain status quo in the upcoming policy decision on Friday, as despite policy rate easing, government bond yields have exhibited persistent hardening in recent periods, among other reasons.