On 21 January 2026 at 12:29 PM IST, India’s Nifty 50 Index pared most of its morning losses, trading 0.2% lower at 25,129.10. The benchmark showed resilience after an early dip, supported by IT and FMCG stocks, though banking and energy counters continued to weigh on overall sentiment.
India’s Nifty 50 Index (.NSEI) displayed resilience in midday trade on Wednesday, 21 January 2026, trimming most of its earlier losses. At 12:29 PM IST, the benchmark was down just 0.2% at 25,129.10, compared to its previous close of 25,232.50.
Key highlights from today’s session:
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Index Performance: Nifty 50 slipped 103 points, but losses moderated from nearly 0.7% earlier in the day.
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Sectoral Trends: IT and FMCG stocks provided support, while banking and energy counters remained under pressure.
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Intraday Movement: The index fluctuated between 25,099.00 and 25,180.50, reflecting volatility but improved stability compared to morning trade.
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Market Context: Midcap and smallcap indices continued to face sharper declines, underscoring sectoral divergence.
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Investor Sentiment: Analysts attribute the partial recovery to selective buying in defensives and optimism ahead of corporate earnings.
Despite lingering weakness, the Nifty 50’s ability to pare losses signals underlying strength in certain sectors. Market watchers expect volatility to persist, with global cues, crude oil prices, and upcoming earnings likely to dictate short-term direction.
Sources: Economic Times, Business Standard, Investing.com