Benchmark indices ended sharply lower

As the Sensex plunged 1,066 points and the Nifty slipped to 25,233, dragged down by broad-based selling across sectors. January 20: Weakness was more pronounced in the broader market, where the Nifty Midcap index declined 2.62 per cent and the Smallcap index shed over 2.85 per cent. Stock Market Closing Highlights, January 20, 2026: Indian equities continued their downward trajectory on Tuesday, settling significantly lower amid intense selling pressure across sectors, as investors remained cautious over rising global uncertainties. Stock-specific action persisted alongside the ongoing Q3 earnings season. At the closing bell, the BSE Sensex stood at 82,180.47, registering a fall of 1,065.71 points or 1.28 per cent, while the NSE Nifty50 ended at 25,232.5, down 353 points or 1.38 per cent. Barring

, all Sensex constituents closed in negative territory. , , , and IndiGo emerged as the top laggards. Investment in securities market are subject to market risks. Read all the related documents carefully before investing.