Sensex Nifty Updates January 27: Markets End Higher as Banking, Metal Stocks Lead; Nifty Bank Jumps Over 1%

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Last Updated: 27th January 2026 - 04:35 pm

Indian markets ended higher on Tuesday, supported by strong gains in banking and select heavyweight stocks. The Sensex rose 0.39% while the Nifty 50 gained 0.51%, with Nifty Bank outperforming. Asian markets traded mostly positive, led by Hong Kong and Japan, while European indices were mixed mid-session. In the previous session, U.S. markets closed firmly higher, offering supportive global cues amid mildly elevated volatility.

Stock Market Highlights, January 27

  • Domestic Indices Advance with Bank Support: Indian benchmarks closed higher, led by banks and heavyweight stocks. Sensex gained 0.39% to 81,857.48, Nifty 50 rose 0.51% to 25,175.40, and Nifty Bank jumped 1.25%. Adani Enterprises topped gainers, while M&M led losses.

  • Global Cues Positive Overall: Asian markets ended mostly higher, led by Hang Seng up 1.35% and Nikkei gaining 0.85%. Shanghai Composite edged up. European indices were mixed mid-session, with FTSE 100 rising 0.48%, CAC 40 marginally higher, and DAX slightly lower.

  • Wall Street Recap: In the previous session, U.S. markets closed higher, supporting global sentiment. Dow Jones advanced 0.64%, NASDAQ gained 0.43%, and the S&P 500 rose 0.50%, reflecting continued optimism in equities despite lingering macro and rate-related concerns.

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Top Gainers

Company Gain
Adani Enterprises 5.11%
Axis Bank 4.59%
JSW Steel 4.44%
Adani Ports 4.24%
Grasim 3.52%

Top Losers

Company Loss
M&M -4.23%
Kotak Mahindra -3.33%
Asian Paints -2.99%
Eternal -1.87%
Bajaj Finserv -1.61%

Indian Market Cues

Index Value Change (%)
Gift Nifty 25,174.50 0.28%
Nifty 50 25,175.40 0.51%
Nifty Bank 59,205.45 1.25%
SENSEX 81,857.48 0.39%

India VIX

Volatility Index Value Change (%)
India VIX 14.4525 1.85%

Asian Markets 

Index Value Change (%)
Nikkei 53,333 0.85%
Hang Seng 27,126 1.35%
Shanghai Composite 4,745 0.18%

European Market Mid-Session Update

Index Value Change (%)
FTSE 100 10,196 0.48%
DAX 24,914 -0.081%
CAC 40 8,134 0.055%
STOXX 50 5,968 0.17%

U.S. Markets Live Today

Index Value Change (%)
Dow Jones 49,412.40 0.64%
NASDAQ 23,601.36 0.43%
S&P 500 6,950.23 0.50%


*As of 15:45 IST

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