Stock market today, Feb. 4 -- Domestic equity markets faced renewed selling pressure on Wednesday morning as global signals weakened due to a new surge in tensions in the Middle East and significant declines in major technology stocks in the United States.

The benchmark indices started lower, reflecting a cautious outlook among investors. The Nifty 50 index commenced at 25,675.05, decreasing by 52.50 points or 0.20 percent, while the BSE Sensex opened at 83,252.06, sharply dropping by 487.07 points or 0.58 percent.

Market analysts pointed to increased global volatility as the cause of the sluggish opening.

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