Sensex, Nifty Fall for Sixth Straight Day Amid Market Volatility

India's benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty declined for the sixth consecutive trading day on January 12, 2026, with Sensex dropping over 200 points and Nifty slipping below 25,700, extending Dalal Street's turbulent run.

An India Today report highlighted the ongoing weakness in the Indian stock market, where investors remain cautious amid persistent uncertainty. While no specific triggers were identified for the drop, the six-day losing streak underscores heightened volatility influenced by broader market sentiments.

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Indian benchmarks plunge over 3% in biggest single-day drop in nearly two years amid Middle East attacks and HDFC Bank slump

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Indian equity benchmarks Nifty 50 and Sensex crashed more than 3% on Thursday, their steepest single-day decline since June 2024, closing at 23,002.15 and 74,207.24 respectively. Escalating West Asia conflicts drove crude above $110 a barrel, stoking inflation fears, while HDFC Bank shares tumbled over 5% following chairman Atanu Chakraborty's resignation.

India's benchmark stock indices opened lower on December 16, 2025. The Sensex declined by 300 points at the opening bell, while the Nifty fell below the 26,000 mark. Shares of Eternal dropped 3 percent amid the downturn.

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The Indian stock market started positively on January 9, 2026, with the Sensex gaining over 200 points and the Nifty crossing 25,900. This rise comes amid concerns over US tariffs, which led to steady losses in the previous four sessions. BEL shares rose 2%, while IT and metal sectors performed strongly.

India's Nifty index closed lower following sustained selling pressure, remaining above long-term averages while exhibiting short-term weakness. Technical indicators point to market consolidation with a corrective bias ahead of a cautious week. Expert Daljeet Kohli highlights potential selective rebounds driven by Q4 earnings in certain sectors.

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Indian stock markets closed higher on Friday, boosted by IT, auto, and metal sectors, though banking stocks capped the gains. Analysts, including Sudeep Shah, express caution due to the West Asian conflict, high oil prices, and ongoing FII outflows. Nifty and Bank Nifty face resistance levels, with pullbacks being sold.

Japan’s Nikkei share average fell for a fifth straight session as global trade frictions dampened risk sentiment, while government bonds rebounded after a sharp drop the previous day. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s call for a snap election on Monday heightened concerns over the nation’s fragile finances.

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Wall Street's main indices show moderate gains in a low-volatility session, as investors digest retail sales data below expectations and await Wednesday's employment report.

 

 

 

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