Indian key indices finished Tuesday’s trade on a lower note. The Nifty 50 closed 58 points or 0.22% lower at 25,732, while the BSE Sensex fell 250 points or 0.30% to end at 83,628.
The Bank Nifty outperformed benchmarks, closing 128 points or 0.22% higher at 59,579. The midcap stocks also closed in the red. The Nifty Midcap 100 closed 119 points or 0.20% lower at 59.598.
Trent, Larsen & Toubro, Dr Reddy’s Lab, IndiGo, and Reliance Industries were themajor losers in the Nifty 50.
Markets at 1 PM
In afternoon trade, the Indian equity benchmarks were trading lower, with the Sensex down 545.01 points, or 0.63%, at 83,333.16, while the Nifty slipped 134.10 points, or 0.52%, to 25,661.10.
Markets at 9:50 AM
After opening in the green, the Indian equity markets slipped into the red during the session. The Sensex was trading at 83,803.12, down 75.05 points or 0.09%, while the Nifty 50 was at 25,774.75, lower by 15.50 points or 0.06%.
Markets at open, today, January 13
The Indian equity indices, Sensex and Nifty, opened the session in the green today. The Sensex opened at 84,079, up 0.24%, while the Nifty opened at 25,897, rising 0.41%.
“Geopolitical developments and President Trump’s comments and actions will continue to influence markets. Trump’s weaponisation of tariffs has already impacted global trade and particularly countries which have been targeted with penal tariffs. Trump’s latest declaration that the US will impose 25% tariffs on countries doing trade with Iran clearly sends out the message that this policy of weaponisation of tariffs will continue,” VK Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist, Geojit Investments.
“Apart from targeting other countries, Trump is also targeting those who don’t toe his line at home. The charges levelled against the Fed chief Jerome Powell are an example of the fact that Trump will go against anyone who doesn’t fall in line. This unprecedented, unstable, unpredictable behaviour of the US president will continue to weigh on markets. From the Indian market perspective, the necessity of a US-India trade agreement was evident yesterday when the market bounced back sharply when the US ambassador Sergio Gor declared that the US is determined to have a trade agreement with India and the talks will resume as early as January 13th,” he added.
Key cues to watch on January 13
GIFT Nifty started Tuesday on a positive note, up 0.31% to 25,938. Global factors are in focus, with market direction likely to be influenced by cues from Asian and US equities, as well as trends in currencies and commodities.
Benchmark indices ended higher on January 12, with the BSE Sensex climbing 301.93 points, or 0.36%, to close at 83,878.17. The NSE Nifty 50 advanced 106.95 points, or 0.42%, to settle at 25,790.25.
Key global and domestic cues to watch on January 13, 2025
Asian Markets
Asian markets began Tuesday in positive territory, with most major indices trading higher across the region. Japan led the gains after markets reopened from a holiday. The Nikkei 225 rose 3% and the Topix climbed 2%. The Japanese markets rallied on the back of key political developments. Reports suggest the ruling Liberal Democratic Party may dissolve the Lower House. This could lead to a snap election. The election is expected to be held as early as February, as per reports.
South Korea’s Kospi advanced 0.6%, while the Kosdaq slipped 0.3%. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 also moved up 0.7%.
The gains came as investors appeared to look past geopolitical tensions involving Iran and Venezuela, along with developments related to a criminal investigation involving the Chair of the United States Federal Reserve.
US markets
U.S. stocks ended higher on January 12 with key indices closing at record levels. The S&P 500 edged up 0.16% to 6,977.27, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 86.13 points, or 0.17%, to 49,590.20. The Nasdaq Composite added 0.26% to settle at 23,733.90.
US dollar
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the dollar’s value against a basket of six foreign currencies, was trading 0.04% higher at 98.93 on Monday morning. The index evaluates the strength or weakness of the US dollar in comparison to major currencies. The basket contains currencies such as the British Pound, Euro, Swedish Krona, Japanese Yen, Swiss Franc, etc. The rupee depreciated 0.01% to close at 90.16 to the dollar on January 12.
Crude Oil
Oil prices edged up in early Tuesday trade, with West Texas Intermediate crude trading near $59.71 a barrel after a 0.35% rise, while Brent crude hovered around $64.10, up 0.36%. The situation in Iran remains a key factor for crude price moves.
FII, DII data
Foreign investors remained net sellers in the Indian market, offloading shares worth Rs 3,638 crore. At the same time, domestic institutions provided support, picking up equities worth Rs 3,769 crore, as per exchange figures on January 12.
Gold rate today
Gold prices in India edged slightly lower. On the MCX, February 5, 2026 gold futures were trading at Rs 1,41,991 per 10 grams in the latest update.
In the international market, gold was trading at $4,597 per ounce.
Top sectors in last trading session
In the last trading session, sectoral market capitalisation moved higher across select pockets, with non-ferrous metals rising 2.66% and the mining sector adding 2.54%. Paints and pigments recorded a 1.53% increase, while iron and steel stocks saw a relatively smaller uptick of 1.2%.
Best and worst performing business group in last trading session
In the last trading session, group-wise market capitalisation saw the Vedanta Group rise 3.1%, followed by gains of 2.29% in the Poddar Group and 2.28% in the Muthoot Group. On the other hand, the Anil Ambani Group declined 3.3%, the DCM Group slipped 3.49%, and the Nagarjuna Group saw a sharper fall of 4.76%.