Indian equity markets ended lower on January 13, 2026, with NIFTY 50 settling at 25,732.30, a decline of 57.95 points or 0.21%. The index traded in a narrow range throughout the session, reflecting mixed investor sentiment.
Gains in oil and banking stocks provided some support, but selling pressure in infrastructure and consumer counters capped any recovery. Overall, market breadth remained negative, with declines outweighing advances across sectors.
The benchmark index opened on a subdued note and failed to sustain early gains. Buying interest in energy and financial stocks helped limit losses, but weakness in infrastructure and auto sectors dragged the index lower.
ONGC recorded the highest gain of 3.3%, while Trent posted the steepest decline of 3.71%. Trading volumes remained strong in select large-cap stocks, indicating active participation despite the muted trend.
| Company | Open | High | Low | Previous Close | LTP | % Change |
| ONGC | 238.00 | 244.15 | 235.80 | 235.71 | 243.50 | 3.30 |
| Eternal (Zomato) | 289.50 | 297.30 | 289.15 | 285.25 | 294.25 | 3.16 |
| ICICI Bank | 1,420.00 | 1,441.80 | 1,411.10 | 1,413.10 | 1,436.50 | 1.66 |
| Hindalco Industries | 927.40 | 937.90 | 922.95 | 920.15 | 935.00 | 1.61 |
| Max Healthcare | 1,013.70 | 1,031.70 | 1,003.30 | 1,013.70 | 1,029.90 | 1.60 |
| Company | Open | High | Low | Previous Close | LTP | % Change |
| Trent | 4,058.00 | 4,060.00 | 3,827.80 | 4,056.40 | 3,906.00 | -3.71 |
| Larsen & Toubro | 4,028.00 | 4,028.00 | 3,837.00 | 4,019.00 | 3,890.00 | -3.21 |
| Dr Reddy’s Laboratories | 1,215.60 | 1,215.90 | 1,185.50 | 1,215.50 | 1,187.90 | -2.27 |
| InterGlobe Aviation (IndiGo) | 4,832.50 | 4,848.50 | 4,725.00 | 4,850.00 | 4,753.50 | -1.99 |
| Reliance Industries | 1,485.00 | 1,485.80 | 1,444.70 | 1,483.20 | 1,456.90 | -1.77 |
Energy and banking stocks outperformed during the session, led by ONGC and ICICI Bank. Metal counters also saw buying interest, with Hindalco posting gains. On the other hand, infrastructure and consumer discretionary stocks faced selling pressure, dragging the index lower.
Auto and pharma sectors also contributed to the downside, with notable declines in InterGlobe Aviation and Dr Reddy’s Laboratories.
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NIFTY 50 closed lower on January 13, 2026, as losses in infrastructure and consumer stocks outweighed gains in energy and banking counters. ONGC and Eternal (Zomato) led the gainers, while Trent and Larsen & Toubro were among the top losers.
Market activity remained robust, with strong volumes recorded in select large-cap stocks. The session highlighted sectoral divergence, with commodity-linked stocks showing resilience amid broader weakness.
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Published on: Jan 13, 2026, 4:07 PM IST
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