Sensex Nifty Updates January 29: Markets Close Firm; Nifty Bank Gains 0.6%, Volatility Declines

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Last Updated: 29th January 2026 - 04:26 pm

Indian markets ended higher on Thursday with the Sensex up 0.27% and Nifty 50 gaining 0.30%, supported by strength in banking and metal stocks, while volatility eased as India VIX fell 1.18%. Asian markets closed mostly positive, Europe traded mixed mid-session, and U.S. markets ended the previous session mixed, reflecting cautious global sentiment.

Stock Market Highlights, January 29

  • Domestic Markets & Volatility: Indian indices closed higher, supported by banks and metals. The Sensex rose 0.27% to 82,566.37, Nifty 50 gained 0.30% to 25,418.90, and Nifty Bank climbed 0.60%. Tata Steel jumped 4.37%, while Asian Paints fell 3.81%. India VIX eased 1.18%.
  • Global Cues Mixed: Asian markets ended mostly in the green, led by a 0.51% rise in Hang Seng, while Shanghai Composite and Nikkei posted mild gains. European indices traded mixed mid-session, with FTSE 100 and CAC 40 advancing, whereas Germany’s DAX declined over 1%.
  • Wall Street Recap: In the previous session, U.S. markets closed mixed. The Dow Jones edged up 0.03% and the NASDAQ gained 0.17%, while the S&P 500 ended marginally lower, as investors stayed cautious amid valuation concerns and upcoming economic cues.

Stay informed with our in-depth look at what’s driving the stock market tomorrow.

Top Gainers

Company Gain
Tata Steel 4.37%
Larsen 3.66%
Eternal 3.40%
TMPV 3.33%
Axis Bank 3.33%

Top Losers

Company Gain
Asian Paints -3.81%
SBI Life Insura -2.77%
Interglobe Avi -2.70%
Maruti Suzuki -2.52%
TATA Cons. Prod     -2.17%

Indian Market Cues

Index Value Change (%)
Gift Nifty 25,523.50 0.05%
Nifty 50 25,418.90 0.30%
Nifty Bank 59,957.85 0.60%
SENSEX 82,566.37 0.27%

India VIX

Volatility Index Value Change (%)
India VIX 13.37 -1.18%

Asian Markets 

Index Value Change (%)
Nikkei 53,375 0.032%
Hang Seng 27,968 0.51%
Shanghai Composite 4,766 0.16%

European Market Mid-Session Update

Index Value Change (%)
FTSE 100 10,197 0.42%
DAX 24,553 -1.09%
CAC 40 8,102 0.47%
STOXX 50 5,947 0.26%

U.S. Markets Live Today

Index Value Change (%)
Dow Jones 49,015.60 0.025%
NASDAQ 23,857.45 0.17%
S&P 500 6,978.03 -0.0082%


*As of 15:45 IST

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