Indian Stock Market, Jan. 29 -- The once high-flying Indian stocks, which seemingly rallied with no upside limit, are now sliding as investors reassess valuations amid market headwinds. From blue-chip to small-cap stocks, all are bearing the brunt of the recent sell-off, with nowhere to hide from the downturn.

Notably, Indian markets have been experiencing relentless selling pressure in 2025, compared to their global peers, as high valuations coupled with slowing earnings growth have raised concerns.

The markets have seen a massive rally post-COVID-19, with no major pullbacks, which elevated valuations to extreme levels. To justify these high valuations, earnings growth needed to be exceptionally strong.

However, with signs of a slowin...