Share Market Plunges Before Budget: Sensex Down 297 Points, Nifty Below 25,350

• Indian share market saw a decline today, with Sensex falling 297 points and Nifty closing below 25,350, ahead of the Budget 2026-27.
• Weak global cues and investor caution before the budget presentation on February 1 contributed to the market pressure.
• Sectoral indices showed mixed performance; Metal index dropped 5%, while Pharma, Media, Consumer Durables, and FMCG sectors gained.
• Mahindra & Mahindra, SBI, ITC, Bharat Electronics, and HUL were among the top Sensex gainers.
• Tata Steel, ICICI Bank, Power Grid, HCL Tech, and Tech Mahindra were the biggest Sensex losers.

Why It Matters: Indian share market declined due to pre-budget caution and weak global cues, with mixed sectoral performance.