Archive · 17 Jan 2026
Indian Markets Mixed Amid Global Cues
The Indian stock market had a tough day on Wednesday, with the main indexes like Nifty 50 and Sensex going down.
This happened because foreign investors were selling a lot of shares, and there were worries about trade rules in the U.S. Some parts of the market, like metal and government-owned banks, did well, but technology and real estate stocks didn't do so great.
Experts are suggesting a few stocks to buy, like BSE Limited and Craftsman Automation, but they also say there are risks to think about, like changes in rules and competition.
Overall, the market is being careful and waiting to see what happens next.
Nifty 50 and Sensex fell due to FII outflows and global trade concerns.
Sectoral performance was mixed, with metals and PSU banks outperforming.
MarketSmith India recommended BSE Limited and Craftsman Automation for buying.
NeoTrader's Raja Venkatraman suggested Graphite India, Hindalco, and Bank of India.
Ankush Bajaj recommended Punjab National Bank, NTPC, and Bank of India.
- Who
- Indian equity markets, foreign institutional investors, and global trade policies
- What
- Consolidation of Indian equity markets due to global uncertainties and FII outflows
- When
- 14 January 2026
- Where
- India
- Why
- Persistent FII outflows, weak global cues, and concerns over U.S. trade tariffs
- Nifty 50
- 25,665.60
- Sensex
- 83,382.71
- FII Outflows
- ₹1,499.81 crore
- Top Gainer (Tata Steel)
- 3.7%
- Top Loser (Asian Paints)
- -2.48%
- Nifty Metal Index
- +2.70%
- Nifty PSU Bank Index
- +2.13%
- Nifty IT Index
- -1.08%
Sources
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