Sensex Nifty Updates January 16: Markets Settle Higher, Infosys and Tech Mahindra Shine

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Last Updated: 16th January 2026 - 04:22 pm

Indian markets closed marginally higher on Friday, supported by strong buying in IT stocks. The Sensex rose 0.23% to end at 83,570, while the Nifty 50 added 0.11% to close at 25,694. Nifty Bank outperformed with a 0.86% gain. Infosys and Tech Mahindra led the rally, while losses in FMCG and pharma stocks capped overall upside.

Stock Market Highlights, January 16

  • Domestic Indices End Mixed with Mild Gains: Indian benchmarks closed marginally higher, with the Sensex up 0.23% at 83,570.35 and the Nifty 50 edging up 0.11% to 25,694.35. The Nifty Bank outperformed, rising 0.86%. IT stocks led the rally, with Infosys surging 5.63% and Tech Mahindra gaining 5.16%, while Eternal slipped 3.86% to top the losers’ list.

  • Global Cues Weak to Mixed: Asian markets traded lower, with Japan’s Nikkei down 0.32%, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng slipping 0.29%, and the Shanghai Composite easing 0.22%. European markets were mixed at mid-session, as the FTSE 100 inched up 0.10%, while the DAX fell 0.13% and the CAC 40 declined 0.41%.

  • Wall Street Recap: In the previous session, U.S. markets ended higher, with the Dow Jones rising 0.60%, the NASDAQ gaining 0.25%, and the S&P 500 advancing 0.26%.

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

Top Gainers

Company Gain
Infosys 5.63%
Tech Mahindra 5.16%
Wipro 2.79%
HCL Tech 1.77%
TATA Cons. Prod 1.51%

Top Losers

Company Loss
Eternal -3.86%
Jio Financial -2.86%
Cipla -2.58%
Hindalco -2.17%
Asian Paints -2.03%

Indian Market Cues

Index Value Change (%)
Gift Nifty 25,737.00 -0.25%
Nifty 50 25,694.35 0.11%
Nifty Bank 60,095.15 0.86%
SENSEX 83,570.35 0.23%

India VIX

Volatility Index Value Change (%)
India VIX 11.3725 0.46%

Asian Markets 

Index Value Change (%)
Nikkei 53,936 -0.32%
Hang Seng 26,844 -0.29%
Shanghai Composite 4,701 -0.22%

European Market Mid-Session Update

Index Value Change (%)
FTSE 100 10,249 0.10%
DAX 25,320 -0.13%
CAC 40 8,278 -0.41%
STOXX 50 6,025 -0.27%

U.S. Markets Live Today

Index Value Change (%)
Dow Jones 49,442.44 0.60%
NASDAQ 23,530.02 0.25%
S&P 500 6,944.47 0.26%


*As of 15:45 IST

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