Updated Jan 21, 2026 15:46 IST
Sensex Today, Stock Market 21 January: Tension in the market due to pressure from America, Sensex-Nifty closed in the red due to selling pressure. See Top Gainers-Losers
Sensex Today, Stock Market 21 January: A lot of volatility was seen in the Indian stock market on Wednesday. At the end of the day’s trading, the Sensex closed at 81,909.63 points, down 270.84 points or 0.33 per cent. At the same time, Nifty also closed at 25,157.50 points at the end of the day after a fall of 75 points or 0.30 percent.
Action seen in these shares
Shares like ICICI Bank, Trent, BEL, L&T, NTPC, Bharti Airtel, Power Grid, HCL Tech, TCS, Asian Paints and SBI witnessed a decline of more than 1%, keeping the market under pressure. On the contrary, today Eternal, Sun Pharma, UltraTech Cement, Tech Mahindra, Tata Steel, ITC, M&M, Bajaj Finserv, HUL, Titan and Indigo were among the biggest gainers.
Weakness in midcap and smallcap
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Pressure was also seen in the broader market. Both Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100 fell by more than 1%.
Sectoral performance mixed
The market remained mixed sector wise. Nifty Consumer Durables, FMCG, PSU Bank, Private Bank, IT, Pharma and Realty indices were seen trading up to 0.90% lower. On the other hand, Nifty Oil & Gas, Auto and Metal indices rose by 0.75%.
Selling in the market continued for the third day
On Wednesday, heavy selling was seen in the Indian stock market for the third consecutive day. Investor confidence weakened due to global tensions and weak quarterly results. Sensex fell by more than 850 points intraday, while Nifty slipped below the 25,100 level for the first time since October 50.
Technology, chemicals, consumer durables and midcap stocks witnessed sharp decline. Banking and financial stocks remained weak, which put further pressure on the market. There was not much support from the defensive sector either, due to which there is a possibility of market volatility in the near future.
Why did the stock market fall today?
- 1. Trump increased market tension
- 2. Record low of rupee
- 3. Weak domestic quarterly results
- 4. Outcry in the global market
- 5. Continuous selling by foreign investors
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice in any way. ET NOW Swadesh recommends its readers and viewers to consult their financial advisors before taking any money-related decisions.
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