Daily Finance Pulse India - 16 January 2026
Indian markets closed on January 15 for Maharashtra BMC elections; Sensex last closed at 83,382.71 (-244.98 pts, -0.29%), Nifty at 25,665.60 (-66.70 pts, -0.26%) on Jan 14; US indices mixed lower; overall bearish sentiment ahead for India: open on Jan 16.
1/10
**Markets Closed: BMC Elections Halt Trading**
Jan 15 2026 · BSE and NSE shut for equity, derivatives, commodities (morning session) due to Maharashtra Municipal Corporation elections; F&O expiry preponed to Jan 14.
Impact: Trading resumes Jan 16; investors watch global cues amid recent weakness.
2/10
**Sensex-Nifty Down: Weak Globals Weigh In**
Jan 15 2026 · Indices closed Jan 14 lower for second day: Sensex -0.29% to 83,382.71, Nifty -0.26% to 25,665.60 on FII outflows, IT/FMCG drag.
Impact: Caution persists; metals, PSU banks offered limited support ahead of reopen.
3/10
**Holiday Confirmed: Full Trading Shutdown**
Jan 15 2026 · BSE/NSE declare Jan 15 full holiday across segments due to BMC polls; banks shut, settlements disrupted; 16 holidays total in 2026.
Impact: Next closure Jan 26 (Republic Day); use pause to reassess portfolios.
4/10
**Derivatives Shift: Expiry Moved Early**
Jan 15 2026 · Equity derivatives expiry preponed from Jan 15 to Jan 14; NSE/BSE revise calendars citing election disruptions in Mumbai.
Impact: Traders adjust positions; normal F&O resumes post-holiday.
5/10
**US Markets Slip: Bank Earnings, Inflation Data**
Jan 15 2026 · S&P 500 -0.53%, Nasdaq -1% on bank results, wholesale inflation; impacts global sentiment including India.
Impact: Weak US cues pressure Indian IT/opening; watch Fed signals.
6/10
**70% Nifty 500 Red: January Weak Start**
Jan 15 2026 · 70% Nifty 500 stocks down in Jan 2026 amid global weakness, US-India trade uncertainty; weakest Dalal Street start in decade.
Impact: Broad selloff signals caution; focus on resilient sectors like metals.
7/10
**Metals Rally: Vedanta, Nalco Surge**
Jan 15 2026 · Metal stocks extend gains up to 6%: Vedanta, Nalco, Hindustan Copper amid sector cushion to falling indices.
Impact: Defensive play in volatile markets; monitor commodity trends on reopen.
8/10
**Gold-Silver Boom: Record Rallies Continue**
Jan 15 2026 · Gold, silver extend rallies amid persistent uncertainty; commodity evening session operational post-5 PM.
Impact: Safe-haven demand rises; hedge portfolios with precious metals.
9/10
**Ajmera Realty Jumps: Strong Sales Beat**
Jan 15 2026 · Ajmera Realty +10% on ₹1,431-cr 9MFY26 sales; on track to exceed guidance.
Impact: Realty momentum builds; selective buying in high-growth names.
10/10
**IFCI Surges: 17% Gain in Two Sessions**
Jan 15 2026 · IFCI shares rally over 17% amid banking sector sparks; evaluate buy potential.
Impact: PSU finance stocks show revival; watch for sustained momentum.