Benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty pared opening gains to trade lower in the early session on Friday (January 23, 2026) amid sustained selling by foreign institutional investors.

The 30-share BSE Sensex opened higher at 82,335.94 and later hit a high of 82,516.27. However, profit-taking by investors dragged the barometer into the red. The index was down 22.13 points or 0.03% at 82,285.24 at 10:00 hrs.

The broader NSE Nifty was marginally down by 2.95 or 0.01% at 25,286.95. The index moved between 25,347.95 and a low of 25,249.10 in the early session.

Among the 30 Sensex firms, Eternal, IndiGo, Adani Ports, Power Grid, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, Bajaj Finserv, Larsen & Toubro, Titan, State Bank of India, and Reliance Industries were the laggards.

Asian Paints, Tata Consultancy Services, Hindustan Unilever, UltraTech Cement, Tech Mahindra, Tata Steel, Infosys, HCL Technologies, Bajaj Finance, NTPC and Mahindra & Mahindra were the gainers.

In Asian markets, South Korea’s Kospi index, Japan’s Nikkei 225 index, Shanghai’s SSE Composite index, and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index were trading higher. U.S. equities closed higher in overnight deals on Thursday (January 22, 2026).

Foreign institutional investors offloaded equities worth ₹2,549.80 crore on Thursday (January 22, 2026), while Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) bought stocks worth ₹4,222.98 crore, according to exchange data.

Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, rose 0.80 per cent to $64.57 per barrel.

On Thursday (January 22, 2026), the 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 397.74 points to close at 82,307.37, while the broader NSE Nifty rose 132.40 points to settle at 25,289.90.

Stock market benchmarks ended with losses for the third straight session on Wednesday (January 21, 2026) as heightened geopolitical tensions, weak global peers and persistent foreign fund outflows unnerved investors.

Besides, selling in financial, bank and consumption stocks amid ongoing weakness in the rupee also added to the pressure in the markets.

Recovering most of its sharp intra-day losses, the 30-share BSE Sensex settled 270.84 points or 0.33% lower at 81,909.63. The benchmark tanked 1,056.02 points, or 1.28%, to 81,124.45 during the day.

The 50-share NSE Nifty declined 75 points or 0.30% to 25,157.50.

From the 30-Sensex firms, ICICI Bank, Trent, Bharat Electronics, Axis Bank, HDFC Bank, Larsen & Toubro, State Bank of India and Maruti were among the biggest laggards.

In contrast, Eternal, UltraTech Cement, InterGlobe Aviation and Reliance Industries were among the gainers.

Foreign institutional investors offloaded equities worth ₹2,938.33 crore on Tuesday (January 20, 2026), while Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) bought stocks worth ₹3,665.69 crore, according to exchange data.

“Indian equity markets ended the session on a cautious to negative note as mixed cues from Asian peers and sharp losses in overseas markets, along with continued weakness in the rupee, kept investor risk appetite subdued,” Ponmudi R., CEO of Enrich Money, an online trading and wealth tech firm, said.

In Asian markets, Japan’s Nikkei 225 index settled lower, while South Korea’s Kospi index, Shanghai’s SSE Composite index and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index ended higher.

Markets in Europe were trading lower.

U.S. markets ended sharply lower on Tuesday (January 20, 2026). The Nasdaq Composite index tumbled 2.39%, the S&P 500 dropped by 2.06%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average tanked 1.76%.

“Domestic markets were gripped by volatility as global risk factors dampened sentiment. However, value buying towards the close helped the market recover some early losses. The weakening rupee and uncertainties surrounding trade ties may prolong this volatility,” Vinod Nair, Head of Research, Geojit Investments Limited, said.

Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, dropped 1% to $64.27 per barrel.

On Tuesday (January 20, 2026), the 30-share BSE Sensex tumbled 1,065.71 points, or 1.28%, to settle at 82,180.47. The Nifty tanked 353 points or 1.38% to end at 25,232.50.

The rupee depreciated 7 paise to close at a record low of 90.97 (provisional) against the U.S. dollar on Tuesday (January 20, 2026), as strong dollar demand from metal importers and persistent foreign fund outflows dented investor sentiment.

Forex traders said rising geopolitical uncertainties, including renewed U.S. expansionary signals, have increased risk aversion and kept emerging market currencies under pressure.

Moreover, a sluggish domestic stock market triggered by an exodus of foreign capital further weighed on the local unit, they said.

At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 90.91 and lost ground, touched an intraday low of 91.06, and finally ended the day at an all-time low of 90.97 (provisional) against the American currency.

On Monday (January 19, 2026), the rupee depreciated by 12 paise to close at 90.90 against the greenback.

On December 16, 2025, the rupee reached its lowest intra-day level of 91.14 and its previous lowest closing level of 90.93 against the American currency.

“The Indian rupee traded with a negative bias and slipped below the 91-mark on risk aversion in global markets and persistent FII outflows. However, a weak dollar and intervention by the RBI prevented a sharp fall,” said Anuj Choudhary, Research Analyst, Mirae Asset ShareKhan.

Mr. Choudhary further noted that the rupee is expected to trade with a negative bias on foreign fund outflows and risk aversion in global markets over the U.S. stance on Greenland.

“Uncertainty over trade deal talks may also pressurise the rupee. However, a weak dollar and any RBI intervention may support the rupee at lower levels. USD-INR spot price is expected to trade in a range of 90.70 to 91.25,” he said.

Meanwhile, the dollar index, which measures the greenback’s strength against a basket of six currencies, was trading 0.91% lower at 98.48.

Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, was trading at $63.94 per barrel in futures trade.

On the domestic equity market front, Sensex tumbled 1,065.71 points to settle at 82,180.47, while the Nifty dived 353 points to 25,232.50.

Foreign institutional investors offloaded equities worth ₹3,262.82 crore on Monday (January 19, 2026), according to exchange data.

Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty bounced back in early trade on Wednesday (December 31, 2025) and were trading in positive territory amid sustained buying by domestic institutional investors.

After five days of decline, the 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 254.38 points to 84,929.46 during initial trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty went up by 89.15 points to 26,028 after four days of decline.

From the 30-Sensex firms, Tata Steel, Bharat Electronics, Titan, Axis Bank, Adani Ports and Hindustan Unilever were among the biggest gainers.

However, Bajaj Finserv, Tata Consultancy Services, Mahindra & Mahindra and Infosys were among the laggards.

In Asian markets, South Korea’s Kospi, Shanghai’s SSE Composite index and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index quoted lower.

U.S. markets ended lower on Tuesday (December 30).

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth ₹3,844.02 crore on Tuesday (December 30), while Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) bought stocks worth ₹6,159.81 crore, according to exchange data.

Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, dipped 0.10% to $61.27 per barrel.

Falling for the fifth consecutive day on Tuesday (December 30), the Sensex dipped 20.46 points or 0.02% to settle at 84,675.08. The Nifty skidded 3.25 points or 0.01% to 25,938.85.

The rupee appreciated 8 paise to 88.62 against the U.S. dollar in early trade on Thursday (November 6, 2025) amid a weak American currency and lower level of crude oil prices overseas.

Positive sentiment in domestic equity markets also supported the Indian currency even though selling pressure from foreign investors prevented a sharp gain, forex traders said.

At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 88.51 and went up to 88.49 before trading at 88.62 against the greenback in early deals, up 8 paise from its previous closing level.

The domestic unit had settled with a gain of 7 paise at 88.70 against the dollar on Tuesday (November 4). The foreign exchange markets were closed on Wednesday (November 5) on account of the Prakash Gurpurab holiday.

Meanwhile, the dollar index, which gauges the greenback’s strength against a basket of six currencies, fell 0.16% to 99.90.

Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, rose marginally by 0.17% to USD 63.63 per barrel in futures trading.

In the domestic equity market, Sensex climbed 321.81 points or 0.39% to 83,780.96 in early trade while Nifty rose 57.05 points or 0.22% to 25,654.70.

Foreign institutional investors sold equities worth ₹1,067.01 crore on Tuesday (November 4), according to exchange data.

Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty were trading lower in early trade on Tuesday (November 4, 2025) amid persistent foreign fund outflows and weak trend in Asian markets.

The 30-share BSE Sensex dropped 55 points to 83,923.48 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty dipped 40.95 points to 25,722.40.

From the Sensex firms, Power Grid, Eternal, HCL Tech, Maruti, Tata Motors and Infosys were among the major laggards.

However, Bharti Airtel, Titan, Reliance Industries and Mahindra & Mahindra were the gainers.

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth ₹1,883.78 crore on Monday (November 3), according to exchange data. Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs), however, bought stocks worth ₹3,516.36 crore in the previous trade.

“FIIs renewed selling is constraining the rally in the market. During the last four days FIIs have sold equity worth ₹14,269 crore. This is an indication that they will continue to sell on rallies. Higher valuations in India and muted earnings growth are restraining FIIs who are more focused on cheaper markets with better earnings growth,” V.K. Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist, Geojit Investments Limited, said.

In Asian markets, South Korea’s Kospi, Japan’s Nikkei 225 index and Shanghai’s SSE Composite index quoted lower while Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index traded in positive territory.

U.S. markets ended mostly higher on Monday (November 3).

Global oil benchmark Brent crude dipped 0.20% to $64.76 a barrel.

On Monday (November 3), the Sensex inched up by 39.78 points or 0.05% to settle at 83,978.49. The Nifty eked out a marginal gain of 41.25 points or 0.16% to end at 25,763.35.