Sensex down 500 points, Nifty lost 0.6% in opening amid volatility due to gold, silver swings

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 30 (ANI): Domestic stock markets opened under heavy selling pressure on Friday amid heightened global market volatility, triggered largely by sharp swings in gold and silver prices.

Investor sentiment remained weak as markets reacted to the steep decline and sudden rebound in precious metals, along with broader uncertainty across global asset classes.

The Nifty 50 index