Mumbai | January 22, 2026
The Indian stock market opened weak on Wednesday, extending the downward trend seen in recent sessions. Both benchmark indices — the BSE Sensex and the NSE Nifty — registered declines during early trade.
Market Closing on Wednesday
By the end of the trading session, the markets witnessed a sharp fall:
Sensex: Down 1,065.71 points, closing at 82,180.47
Nifty: Down 353.00 points, closing at 25,232.50
The broader market sentiment remained negative amid global cues and sector-wide selling pressure.
Market Opening Snapshot
At the opening bell on Wednesday:
Sensex fell 117.34 points (0.14%) to 82,063.13
Nifty declined 56.05 points (0.22%) to 25,176.45
Selling was observed in banking, IT, and auto stocks, contributing to the early dip.
Analysts suggest that uncertainty in global markets, geopolitical tensions, and expectations around earnings season are influencing investor sentiment.
