On January 13, 2026 at 2:35 PM IST, India’s Nifty PSE Index fell 0.87% to 9,769.25 points, down 85.95 points from its previous close of 9,855.20. The decline reflects weakness in public sector enterprises, with investors cautious ahead of earnings season and global macroeconomic data releases.
The Nifty PSE Index, which tracks India’s public sector enterprises, witnessed a notable decline in Tuesday’s afternoon session. At 2:35 PM IST, the index was trading at 9,769.25 points, marking a fall of 85.95 points or 0.87% compared to its previous close of 9,855.20.
Key Highlights
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Index movement: Nifty PSE slipped nearly 1%, reflecting broad-based weakness across PSU stocks.
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Sectoral pressure: Banking and energy-linked PSUs were among the top laggards, contributing to the downturn.
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Investor sentiment: Market participants remained cautious ahead of corporate earnings announcements and global inflation data.
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Market context: The decline comes amid profit-booking after recent gains, with analysts viewing the correction as a healthy pause.
Strategic Outlook
Experts suggest that PSU stocks remain attractive in the long term due to government-led infrastructure spending and divestment plans. However, short-term volatility is expected as global cues and domestic earnings shape investor sentiment.
Sources: Reuters (RTRS live market update), NSE real-time index data