Indian benchmark indices ended Wednesday’s session slightly lower, reflecting a cautious market mood amid mixed stock-specific movements.
Gains in IT and select consumption stocks were countered by weakness in pharmaceuticals, automobiles, and select PSU names. Investor sentiment remained measured as participants assessed earnings cues and broader market trends.
The NSE Nifty 50 closed at 26,140.75, down 37.95 points or 0.14%, while the BSE Sensex ended at 84,961.14, lower by 102.20 points or 0.12%.
Despite the modest decline in headline indices, several large-cap stocks posted gains, supported by buying interest in technology and discretionary segments.
| Symbol | LTP (₹) | % Change |
| TITAN | 4,273.90 | +3.94% |
| HCLTECH | 1,654.50 | +2.36% |
| WIPRO | 270.35 | +1.79% |
| TECHM | 1,630.00 | +1.76% |
| JIOFIN | 303.70 | +1.73% |
Titan emerged as the top gainer, rising 3.94% to close at ₹4,273.90.
HCL Technologies advanced 2.36% to ₹1,654.50, tracking positive sentiment in IT stocks amid selective buying across the sector.
Wipro gained 1.79% to end at ₹270.35, supported by steady demand in large-cap technology counters.
Tech Mahindra added 1.76%, closing at ₹1,630.00, reflecting improved sentiment within IT services stocks.
Jio Financial Services rose 1.73% to ₹303.70, supported by continued investor interest in financial services plays.
| Symbol | LTP (₹) | % Change |
| CIPLA | 1,465.30 | -4.28% |
| MARUTI | 16,806.00 | -2.81% |
| POWERGRID | 264.25 | -1.60% |
| TMPV | 363.00 | -1.60% |
| MAXHEALTH | 1,034.90 | -1.59% |
Cipla recorded the steepest decline, falling 4.28% to close at ₹1,465.30.
Maruti Suzuki slipped 2.81% to ₹16,806.00, reflecting selling pressure in auto stocks during the session.
Power Grid declined 1.60% to ₹264.25, tracking weakness in select PSU stocks.
TMPV eased 1.60% to ₹363.00, amid modest profit-taking.
Max Healthcare ended 1.59% lower at ₹1,034.90, reflecting subdued sentiment in healthcare stocks.
Indian equity markets closed marginally lower on January 7, 2026, as declines in stocks such as Cipla and Maruti Suzuki offset gains in Titan, HCL Technologies, and other IT names.
While selective sectors showed resilience, overall sentiment remained cautious, with investors continuing to focus on stock-specific developments and broader market cues.
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Published on: Jan 7, 2026, 4:08 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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