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