Daily Finance Pulse India - 21 January 2026
Indian markets closed sharply lower on Jan 20 with Nifty at 25,233 (-1.4%) and Sensex down 1,066 pts amid US tariff threats on Europe over Greenland; US markets closed for MLK Day, Indian exchanges open on Wed Jan 21; overall bearish sentiment.
1/10
**Nifty Slips 1.4% to 25,233, Biggest Fall Since April 2025: Tariff Fears Weigh**
Jan 20, 2026 · Nifty closed at 25,233 after falling 1.4%, Sensex down 1,066 pts to lowest in 3 months; all sectors red, realty & defence top losers amid broad selling.
Impact: Support at 25,200 breached; watch 25,125 next if FII selling persists.
2/10
**Sensex Tanks 1,066 Pts Amid Geopolitical Tensions: Trump Greenland Tariffs Escalate**
Jan 20, 2026 · Markets extended losses with heavy selling; US Prez Trump imposes 10% tariff on 8 EU nations over Greenland opposition, rising to 25% in June.
Impact: Global risk-off hits India; safe-havens like gold/silver at record highs.
3/10
**Nifty Below 25,250, Sensex -1,000+ Pts: FPI Sell Rs 3,263 Cr on Trade War Fears**
Jan 20, 2026 · Benchmarks opened flat but crashed; FPI net sellers Rs 3,263 cr, DII buyers Rs 4,234 cr; Asian markets down on Trump tariff threats.
Impact: Volatility to persist; nibble quality stocks on dips per experts.
4/10
**Market Crash: Nifty 200-DMA Test, RSI at 29 Oversold After 4% Correction**
Jan 20, 2026 · Nifty tumbled 1.38% forming bearish candle, lowest close since Oct 15, 2025; Bajaj Finance, Jio Finance top losers.
Impact: Oversold but downward momentum strong; Bank Nifty below 20-DMA.
5/10
**Asian Markets Slide on Renewed US-EU Tariff Threats Over Greenland**
Jan 20, 2026 · Nikkei, Kospi down; Europe eyes counter-tariffs after Trump warnings; dollar at 1-wk low.
Impact: Spillover pressures Indian open; GIFT Nifty muted +0.14%.
6/10
**Q3 Earnings Disappoint: No Recovery Signal, Auto Sector Key Watch**
Jan 20, 2026 · Early results weak; LTIMindtree, Tata Capital, Havells in focus; IMF ups India FY26 GDP to 7.3%.
Impact: Earnings to drive near-term; auto growth momentum positive.
7/10
**Nifty Bearish Bias Below 25,600: Key Supports at 25,500-25,125**
Jan 20, 2026 · Index below 20/50/100-D EMA; expiry selling, FII pressure may test lower zones.
Impact: Short-term corrective phase in 25,500-26,000 band.
8/10
**Gold, Silver Hit Records as Safe-Havens Rally on Tariff Escalation**
Jan 20, 2026 · Precious metals surge amid US-EU Greenland standoff; broad commodity strength.
Impact: Hedge portfolios with gold; commodities outperform equities.
9/10
**US Markets Closed MLK Day; Wall Street Eyes Supreme Court on Trump Tariffs**
Jan 20, 2026 · Potential ruling today could shift scenario; Europe hardens stance.
Impact: US reopen may amplify volatility for Indian traders.
10/10
**IPO Action: Shadowfax Mainboard Opens, Avana SME Debuts Amid Volatility**
Jan 20, 2026 · Aritas Vinyl ends, Digilogic opens; core industries data due.
Impact: Primary market resilient; watch listings for sentiment gauge.