Bajaj Finance Loses Over Rs 14,000 Crore in Market Value Amid Broad Equity Sell-Off

Mumbai, Jan 2026 : Bajaj Finance witnessed a sharp erosion in its market capitalisation last week, losing over Rs 14,000 crore, as weak investor sentiment and a broad-based equity sell-off weighed heavily on India’s stock markets. The decline came amid persistent global uncertainties, sustained foreign investor outflows and mounting pressure on the Indian rupee.

The sell-off was not limited to Bajaj Finance alone. The combined market valuation of nine of the top-10 most valued Indian companies fell by a substantial Rs 2.51 lakh crore during the week, reflecting the depth of the downturn across benchmark indices.

Bajaj Finance emerged as one of the notable laggards, with its market capitalisation slipping by Rs 14,093.93 crore to settle at Rs 5,77,353.23 crore. The stock remained under pressure as risk-averse investors trimmed exposure to financials amid concerns over global growth and tightening liquidity conditions.

The benchmark BSE Sensex bore the brunt of the selling pressure, plunging 2,032.65 points, or 2.43 per cent, over the week. Analysts attributed the fall to a combination of negative global cues, continued selling by foreign institutional investors (FIIs), a depreciating rupee and subdued corporate earnings outlook.

Ajit Mishra, Senior Vice President (Research) at Religare Broking, said markets remained firmly under bearish control throughout the week. “Multiple domestic and global concerns weighed on sentiment, leading to a sharp sell-off across sectors,” he noted.

Among the country’s most valuable companies, Reliance Industries suffered the steepest decline, with its market capitalisation plunging by Rs 96,960.17 crore to Rs 18,75,533.04 crore. Despite the sharp fall, Reliance retained its position as India’s most valued firm.

The banking sector also faced significant pressure. ICICI Bank’s valuation declined by Rs 48,644.99 crore to Rs 9,60,825.29 crore, while HDFC Bank lost Rs 22,923.02 crore, taking its market capitalisation to Rs 14,09,611.89 crore.

Telecom major Bharti Airtel saw its market value drop by Rs 17,533.97 crore to Rs 11,32,010.46 crore, while IT heavyweight Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) shed Rs 16,588.93 crore, settling at Rs 11,43,623.19 crore. Infrastructure major Larsen & Toubro also slipped, losing Rs 15,248.32 crore to end the week at Rs 5,15,161.91 crore.

Public sector lender State Bank of India recorded a decline of Rs 11,907.5 crore, taking its valuation to Rs 9,50,199.77 crore, while Infosys saw its market capitalisation fall by Rs 7,810.77 crore to Rs 6,94,078.82 crore.

In contrast, Hindustan Unilever stood out as the lone gainer among the top-10 companies, with its market value rising by Rs 12,311.86 crore to Rs 5,66,733.16 crore.

Despite the weekly losses, the ranking of India’s most valued firms remained unchanged, led by Reliance Industries, followed by HDFC Bank, TCS, Bharti Airtel, ICICI Bank, State Bank of India, Infosys, Bajaj Finance, Hindustan Unilever and Larsen & Toubro.

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