New Delhi, Jan. 28 -- The Indian stock market commenced 2025 on a negative trajectory, experiencing a sharp sell-off across all sectors. Both benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, have declined by over 3% in January to date.

The downturn in the equity market has been primarily driven by a trifecta of factors: subdued corporate earnings, stretched valuations, and persistent foreign portfolio investment (FPI) outflows. The FPIs have offloaded Indian equities worth over Rs.67,000 crore so far this month.

As we move into February, several key developments are expected to influence the performance of the Indian stock market. Here are the top five factors that could shape market trends in the coming month.

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