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Indian equity markets ended lower on January 14, 2026, with NIFTY 50 settling at 25,665.60, a decline of 66.70 points or 0.26%. The index traded in negative territory for most of the session, reflecting selling pressure in IT and FMCG stocks.
Gains in metal and banking counters provided partial support but were insufficient to offset losses in consumer and technology sectors. Overall, market sentiment remained cautious ahead of key macroeconomic announcements later in the month.
The benchmark index opened weak and moved within a range during the session. Buying interest in commodity-linked stocks helped limit the downside, while profit booking in large-cap FMCG and IT names dragged the index lower.
Tata Steel recorded the highest gain of 3.71%, while Asian Paints posted the steepest decline of 2.4%. Trading volumes remained strong across sectors, indicating active participation despite the muted trend.
| Company | Open | High | Low | Previous Close | LTP | % Change |
| Tata Steel | 182.57 | 190.65 | 181.66 | 182.57 | 189.35 | 3.71 |
| NTPC | 338.90 | 350.50 | 337.45 | 337.90 | 349.00 | 3.28 |
| Axis Bank | 1,255.00 | 1,308.00 | 1,253.50 | 1,262.00 | 1,299.00 | 2.93 |
| Hindalco Industries | 941.00 | 959.00 | 936.75 | 936.30 | 955.90 | 2.09 |
| ONGC | 243.99 | 251.00 | 243.58 | 243.78 | 247.98 | 1.72 |
| Company | Open | High | Low | Previous Close | LTP | % Change |
| Asian Paints | 2,884.00 | 2,884.00 | 2,807.30 | 2,886.30 | 2,817.00 | -2.40 |
| Tata Consultancy Services | 3,260.00 | 3,260.00 | 3,183.00 | 3,268.00 | 3,197.80 | -2.15 |
| Tata Consumer Products | 1,189.40 | 1,191.00 | 1,168.60 | 1,189.40 | 1,169.00 | -1.72 |
| Maruti Suzuki | 16,390.00 | 16,412.00 | 16,090.00 | 16,426.00 | 16,148.00 | -1.69 |
| Hindustan Unilever | 2,398.90 | 2,398.90 | 2,341.00 | 2,389.50 | 2,350.00 | -1.65 |
Metal and banking stocks outperformed during the session, led by Tata Steel, Hindalco, and Axis Bank. Energy counters also contributed positively, with ONGC posting gains of 1.72%.
On the other hand, the FMCG and IT sectors faced selling pressure, dragging the index lower. Auto stocks also declined, with Maruti Suzuki among the notable laggards in the segment.
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NIFTY 50 closed lower on January 14, 2026, as losses in FMCG and IT stocks outweighed gains in metals and banking counters. Tata Steel and NTPC led the rally on the positive side, while Asian Paints and TCS were among the top losers.
Market activity remained robust, with strong volumes recorded in commodity-linked and financial stocks. The session highlighted sectoral divergence, with cyclical sectors showing resilience amid weakness in defensives.
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Published on: Jan 14, 2026, 4:19 PM IST
Akshay Shivalkar
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