Reliance in Focus: Shares Fall 1.38% Despite Long-Term Growth Story

Reliance Industries Ltd (NSE: RELIANCE) saw its shares decline in early trading on Monday, January 12, 2026, at 11:31 AM IST, reflecting cautious investor sentiment across Indian equities. The stock was quoted at ₹1,455.70, down ₹19.60 or 1.33% from its previous close of ₹1,475.30.

Key Highlights

• Current price: ₹1,455.70 as of 11:31 AM IST.
• Change: Down 1.33% (₹19.60).
• Previous close: ₹1,475.30.

Market context: Broader indices also traded lower, with the Sensex slipping 0.62% earlier in the session, driven by weakness in banking and IT stocks.

Investor sentiment: Analysts attribute the decline to profit-booking and global market cues, including crude oil price fluctuations and U.S. monetary policy signals.

Reliance, India’s largest company by market capitalization, remains a bellwether for investor confidence. While the short-term dip reflects broader market caution, the company’s diversified portfolio across telecom, retail, and energy continues to underpin long-term growth prospects.

Sources: Reuters Finance, Economic Times Markets, Moneycontrol