Mumbai, India | January 22, 2026
The Indian stock market opened on a strong note on Thursday, reversing losses from the previous session as benchmark indices surged in early trade. Investor sentiment improved sharply, pushing both the Sensex and the Nifty into positive territory at the opening bell.
In early trading, the 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 574.77 points, or 0.70%, to reach 82,484.40. At the same time, the 50-share NSE Nifty 50 rose 166.90 points, or 0.66%, to trade at 25,324.40, crossing the key psychological level of 25,300.
Recovery After Wednesday’s Losses
The positive opening comes a day after a weak close on Wednesday, when the Sensex fell 270.84 points to settle at 81,909.63, while the Nifty declined 75.00 points, ending the session at 25,157.50.
Market participants attributed Thursday’s rebound to renewed buying interest at lower levels and improved sentiment in early trade, helping benchmark indices recover part of the previous session’s losses.
Market Outlook
Analysts note that while early gains indicate short-term optimism, market direction will continue to depend on global cues, institutional flows, and macroeconomic indicators as the trading session progresses.
