Mumbai, India | January 9, 2026
The Indian stock market opened on a cautious note on Friday, the last trading day of the week, after witnessing a sharp selloff in the previous session. Both benchmark indices initially opened flat but soon moved into positive territory during early trade, reflecting selective buying by investors.
On Thursday, the 30-share BSE Sensex had closed 780.18 points lower at 84,180.96, while the NSE Nifty 50 had ended the session down 263.90 points at 25,876.85, amid broad-based selling pressure.
Early Trade Update
After opening in the red, the market staged a mild recovery. As of 9:17 AM, the Sensex was up 141.37 points, or 0.17 percent, at 84,322.33. Meanwhile, the Nifty 50 gained 43.15 points, or 0.17 percent, to trade at 25,920.
Market participants remain cautious amid ongoing volatility, with investors closely tracking global cues, sector-specific movements, and upcoming economic data for further direction.
