Sensex Nifty Updates January 28: Sensex Rises Over 490 Points, Nifty Extends Gains on Positive Domestic Cues

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Last Updated: 28th January 2026 - 04:28 pm

Indian equities closed higher with benchmark indices extending gains on strong buying in select PSU and metal stocks. Asian markets were mostly positive, led by a sharp rally in Hong Kong, while European indices traded mixed at mid-session. In the previous session, U.S. markets ended mixed, with technology stocks supporting the NASDAQ and broader cues remaining cautious.

Stock Market Highlights, January 28

  • Domestic Indices End Firm: Indian equity benchmarks closed higher on broad-based buying. The Sensex gained 0.60% to 82,344.68, while the Nifty 50 rose 0.66% to 25,342.75. Bharat Electronics jumped 8.91%, ONGC rallied 8.32%, while Tata Consumer Products fell 4.68%.

  • Global Cues Mixed: Asian markets traded mostly positive, led by a sharp 2.58% surge in Hong Kong’s Hang Seng. Japan’s Nikkei edged up marginally, while the Shanghai Composite gained 0.27%. European indices were mixed mid-session, with the FTSE, DAX and CAC 40 trading in the red.

  • Wall Street Recap: In the previous session, U.S. markets ended mixed. The Dow Jones declined 0.83%, while the NASDAQ outperformed with a 0.91% gain. The S&P 500 also closed higher, advancing 0.41%, supported by strength in technology and selective buying.

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Top Gainers

Company Gain
Bharat Elec 8.91%
ONGC 8.32%
Coal India 5.00%
Eternal 4.90%
Hindalco 3.78%

Top Losers

Company Gain
TATA Cons. Prod -4.68%
Asian Paints -4.23%
Maruti Suzuki -2.41%
Max Healthcare     -1.73%
Sun Pharma -1.73%

Indian Market Cues

Index Value Change (%)
Gift Nifty 25,436.00 -0.12%
Nifty 50 25,342.75 0.66%
Nifty Bank 59,598.80 0.66%
SENSEX 82,344.68 0.60%

India VIX

Volatility Index Value Change (%)
India VIX 13.525 -6.40%

Asian Markets 

Index Value Change (%)
Nikkei 53,358 0.047%
Hang Seng 27,826 2.58%
Shanghai Composite 4,758 0.27%

European Market Mid-Session Update

Index Value Change (%)
FTSE 100 10,168 -0.40%
DAX 24,845 -0.18%
CAC 40 8,070 -1.01%
STOXX 50 5,990 -0.043%

U.S. Markets Live Today

Index Value Change (%)
Dow Jones 49,003.41 -0.83%
NASDAQ 23,817.10 0.91%
S&P 500 6,978.60 0.41%


*As of 15:45 IST

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