Sensex gains over 200 points, Nifty above 25,900

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.

On January 9, 2026, the Indian stock market opened on a positive note, with the Sensex rising over 200 points and the Nifty trading above 25,900. This rebound followed steady losses over the past four sessions, where the Nifty declined 1.7% and the Sensex fell 1.8%. The uptick occurs against the backdrop of concerns over US tariff policies, particularly Donald Trump's proposed tariffs on India and a US Supreme Court ruling on tariffs.

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have been selling Indian stocks, contributing to market volatility. Gift Nifty indicated a positive start, aligning with the opening trends. Key support and resistance levels for Nifty and Sensex are under close watch.

BEL shares gained 2%, with IT and metal sectors also showing strength. Experts note that US tariff impacts could significantly affect the Indian market, but today's opening reflects cautious optimism.

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In early trade on Tuesday, the BSE Sensex rose 564.63 points to 82,790.45, while the NSE Nifty gained 167 points to 25,591.65. The rally was led by IT stocks including HCLTech, Infosys, and TCS, with both indices up over 0.5% as of 9:28 am.

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Indian stock markets recorded a sharp decline on Monday due to escalating tensions in West Asia. US and Israel strikes on Iran caused crude oil prices to surge, heightening investor caution. Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz, potentially disrupting global oil supplies.

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Indian equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty posted their strongest single-day gains in years on Wednesday, driven by a US-Iran ceasefire that eased oil prices and inflation fears. The market capitalization of BSE-listed companies rose by ₹16.1 lakh crore. However, Asian stocks turned cautious as the ceasefire showed signs of fragility.

 

 

 

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