Indian benchmark indices ended Tuesday’s session in negative territory as selling pressure in select heavyweight stocks outweighed gains in banking, healthcare, and FMCG counters. Market sentiment remained cautious, reflecting stock-specific reactions and profit-taking after recent volatility.
The BSE Sensex closed at 85,063.34, down 376.28 points (0.44%), while the NSE Nifty 50 settled at 26,178.70, lower by 71.60 points (0.27%).
Despite the broader decline, several frontline stocks posted gains, supported by sectoral interest and buying at lower levels.
| Symbol | LTP (₹) | % Change |
| APOLLOHOSP | 7,331.00 | +3.50% |
| ICICIBANK | 1,409.90 | +2.80% |
| TATACONSUM | 1,215.00 | +2.78% |
| HDFCLIFE | 776.05 | +2.21% |
| BAJAJ-AUTO | 9,668.00 | +1.80% |
Apollo Hospitals emerged as the top gainer, rising 3.50% to close at ₹7,331.00. The stock witnessed steady buying interest throughout the session, supported by healthy trading volumes.
ICICI Bank advanced 2.80% to ₹1,409.90. Strong participation from institutional investors contributed to the stock’s positive performance.
Tata Consumer Products gained 2.78%, ending the day at ₹1,215.00.
HDFC Life added 2.21% to close at ₹776.05, supported by demand in insurance stocks.
Bajaj Auto rose 1.80% to ₹9,668.00, reflecting selective interest in auto sector names.
| Symbol | LTP (₹) | % Change |
| TRENT | 4,055.00 | -8.46% |
| RELIANCE | 1,508.90 | -4.39% |
| KOTAKBANK | 2,142.30 | -2.22% |
| INDIGO | 5,002.50 | -1.96% |
| ITC | 343.25 | -1.84% |
Trent saw the sharpest decline, falling 8.46% to ₹4,055.00. The stock remained under pressure through the session amid heavy volumes.
Reliance Industries dropped 4.39% to ₹1,508.90, weighing on the benchmark indices and contributing to the broader market weakness.
Kotak Mahindra Bank slipped 2.22% to close at ₹2,142.30, tracking weakness in select private banking stocks.
InterGlobe Aviation declined 1.96% to ₹5,002.50, reflecting mild selling pressure in aviation stocks.
ITC ended 1.84% lower at ₹343.25 amid profit-taking in FMCG names.
Indian equity markets ended lower on January 6, 2026, as losses in stocks such as Trent, Reliance Industries, and Kotak Mahindra Bank outweighed gains in Apollo Hospitals, ICICI Bank, and Tata Consumer Products. While select sectors showed resilience, overall sentiment remained cautious, with investors closely monitoring stock-specific developments and broader market cues.
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Published on: Jan 6, 2026, 4:13 PM IST
Neha Dubey
Neha Dubey is a Content Analyst with 3 years of experience in financial journalism, having written for a leading newswire agency and multiple newspapers. At Angel One, she creates daily content on finance and the economy. Neha holds a degree in Economics and a Master’s in Journalism.
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