Indian equity markets ended lower for the fifth straight session as trade uncertainty, geopolitical risks, and caution ahead of Q3 FY26 IT earnings weighed on sentiment. Broader markets underperformed, with selective stock-specific movements visible across sectors.
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Indian equity benchmarks extended their losing streak for the fifth consecutive session on Thursday, January 9, as risk-off sentiment continued to dominate domestic markets.
The Nifty slipped below the 25,700 mark, weighed down by persistent uncertainty around ongoing US–India tariff discussions and rising geopolitical tensions. Investor caution remained elevated amid concerns over potential US trade measures linked to Russia-related sanctions.
Market sentiment was further impacted ahead of key third-quarter financial year 26 IT earnings, which are scheduled for release on Monday. Investors largely stayed on the sidelines in anticipation of these results.
Adding to the uncertainty, global attention remains focused on an upcoming verdict by the US Supreme Court regarding the legality of former President Donald Trump’s tariff measures. The court is expected to rule on the use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, or IEEPA, which was invoked to impose broad global tariffs, including a 10 percent base levy and higher reciprocal duties on major trading partners.
At the close of trade, the Sensex declined by 604.72 points, or 0.72 percent, to settle at 83,576.24.
The Nifty fell 193.55 points, or 0.75 percent, to end the session at 25,683.30.
The broader markets underperformed the benchmark indices.
The midcap index slipped 0.79 percent, while the small-cap index recorded a sharper decline of 1.81 percent.
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On the sectoral front, market breadth remained weak. Barring IT, PSU Bank, and Oil and Gas, all other sectoral indices closed in the red.
Auto, FMCG, realty, and consumer durables stocks were among the top laggards, declining in the range of 1 to 2 percent during the session.
Among individual stocks, Asian Paints emerged as one of the top performers, gaining around 1.88 percent during the session. On the downside, Adani Enterprises recorded the sharpest decline, falling 2.59 percent by the close.
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