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Reliance Industries Ltd shares fell nearly 1% on January 20, 2026, trading at ₹1,400.60 on the NSE by 1:30 PM IST. The decline follows weaker-than-expected quarterly earnings, with investor sentiment dampened by margin pressures in refining and retail operations, despite growth in telecom and oil-to-chemicals segments.
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Key Highlights
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Real-Time Update: As of 1:30 PM IST, January 20, 2026, Reliance Industries shares were down ₹13.00 (-0.92%), trading at ₹1,400.60 compared to the previous close of ₹1,413.60.
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Market Reaction: The dip reflects investor caution after underwhelming December-quarter earnings, where profit growth was limited to 0.6% year-on-year.
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Sector Impact: Weak refining margins and modest retail growth weighed on sentiment, though oil-to-chemicals and Jio telecom segments posted gains.
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Trading Activity: Intraday fluctuations ranged between ₹1,403.30 and ₹1,450.60, with over 20 million shares traded.
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Broader Indices: Reliance’s decline contributed to volatility in the Sensex and Nifty, underscoring its outsized influence on Indian markets.
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Outlook: Analysts expect Reliance’s telecom and energy expansion to offset near-term pressures, but global headwinds remain a risk.
Reliance’s latest dip highlights the balancing act between legacy businesses and new growth drivers, keeping investors cautious in the short term.
Sources: MSN Finance, The Hindu BusinessLine, TS2 Tech, NewsBytes
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