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BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty opened on a muted note on Wednesday as markets turn stock-specific amid the Q3FY26 results season
Sensex
Sensex Today: Indian equity benchmarks — the BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty50 — ended lower after a volatile trading session, weighed down by losses in IT and realty stocks. Persistent geopolitical tensions and uncertainty surrounding the US-India trade deal capped any meaningful upside.
Adding to the focus, both the NSE and BSE will remain closed on Thursday, January 15, 2026, due to municipal corporation elections in Maharashtra.
The BSE Sensex slipped 244.98 points, or 0.29 per cent, to settle at 83,382.71, while the NSE Nifty50 declined 66.70 points, or 0.26 per cent, to close at 25,665.60.
On the BSE, Tata Steel, NTPC and Axis Bank emerged as the top gainers, whereas Asian Paints, TCS and Maruti Suzuki dragged the index lower. A similar trend was seen on the NSE, where Tata Steel, NTPC and Axis Bank led the gainers, while Asian Paints, TCS and Tata Consumer Products were the top laggards.
The broader market outperformed the benchmarks. The Nifty SmallCap 100 index advanced 0.67 per cent, while the Nifty MidCap 100 index ended 0.29 per cent higher.
Sectorally, Nifty IT and Realty were the worst performers, falling 1.08 per cent and 0.92 per cent, respectively. In contrast, Nifty Metal and PSU Bank indices topped the sectoral charts, rising 2.70 per cent and 2.13 per cent, respectively.
Global Cues
Major US indices ended lower overnight, with financial stocks sliding after warnings from JPMorgan that President Donald Trump’s proposed cap on credit card rates could undermine economic activity. Concerns over the independence of the Federal Reserve also dampened sentiment, as Trump escalated criticism of Fed Chair Jerome Powell amid political tensions.
At the US close, the S&P 500 fell about 0.2 per cent, the Dow dropped roughly 0.8 per cent, and the Nasdaq eased slightly, reflecting cautious trading in the face of mixed earnings and policy risks.
Asian markets showed a mixed trend early in the session. China’s CSI 300 gained around 0.6 per cent and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng rose about 0.3 per cent, while South Korea’s KOSPI slipped modestly. Japan’s Nikkei climbed about 1.4 per cent, boosted by expectations of a possible snap election.
Meanwhile, geopolitical tensions contributed to rising commodity prices. Oil prices climbed more than 2 per cent, driven by supply concerns linked to potential disruptions in Iranian crude exports. Brent crude futures jumped to around $65.47 a barrel. Gold prices also advanced, with spot gold trading near elevated levels following earlier record highs.
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January 14, 2026, 09:09 IST
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