Daily Finance Pulse India - 23 January 2026
Indian markets showed resilient recovery on Jan 22 with Nifty 50 closing at 25,289.9 (+0.53%) amid global optimism from US tariff relief and India-US trade deal hopes; exchanges closed on Jan 23 for Republic Day holiday; overall sentiment neutral with bullish undertones from domestic buying.
1/10
**Nifty 50 rebounds +0.53% to 25,289.9: Aggressive buying at lows**
Indian equity market staged resilient recovery on Jan 22, 2026, closing in green after mid-session dip; Nifty 50 at 25,289.9 (+132.40). Published Jan 22, 2026.
Impact: Signals strong demand near key supports, bulls defending zones amid FII selling.
2/10
**Sensex opens +0.67% at 82,459: Trump tariff rollback boosts sentiment**
BSE Sensex gained 550 points on Jan 22, 2026, tracking US President Trump's EU tariff relief and India-US trade deal optimism. Published Jan 22, 2026.
Impact: Positive global cues support firm open, rupee recovers to 91.50 vs USD.
3/10
**PSU Bank index surges +2%: Bank of India, Indian Bank lead**
Nifty PSU Bank outperformed on Jan 22, 2026, snapping three-day losses with over 2% gains driven by Bank of India (+4.74%) and others. Published Jan 22, 2026.
Impact: Banking sector rebound aids broader recovery, watch for sustained momentum.
4/10
**Top Nifty gainers: Schneider +9.72%, CreditAccess +8.23%**
Nifty 50 top performers on Jan 22, 2026, included Schneider Electric (+9.72%), Waaree Energies (+7.86%), led by broad-based buying in auto, IT, pharma. Published Jan 22, 2026.
Impact: Broad sectoral gains signal risk-on appetite, midcaps outperform by 1.2%.
5/10
**Zee Entertainment profit falls 5.4% to ₹154.8 crore in Q3 FY26**
Zee reported weak Q3 FY26 results on Jan 22, 2026, with net profit down 5.4% YoY despite expectations. Published Jan 22, 2026.
Impact: Media stock under pressure; avoid until operational improvements visible.
6/10
**FII sell ₹1,788 cr, DII buy ₹4,500 cr: Domestic support holds**
FIIs net sellers ₹1,788 crore on Jan 22, 2026, but DIIs absorbed with ₹4,500 crore buying amid volatility. Published Jan 22, 2026.
Impact: DII flows provide stability, capping downside despite foreign outflows.
7/10
**Nifty holds 200-DMA at 25,100: Key support intact**
Nifty defends 200-DMA near 25,100 on Jan 22, 2026, with GIFT Nifty +150 points signaling firm open. Published Jan 22, 2026.
Impact: Dips to 25,000 likely attract buying in quality large-caps.
8/10
**India VIX jumps 8%: Volatility rises on mixed cues**
India VIX up over 8% on Jan 22, 2026, reflecting uncertainty despite positive globals. Published Jan 22, 2026.
Impact: Traders tighten risk management, favor conservative position sizing.
9/10
**Bank Nifty defends 58,600 support: Resilience amid volatility**
Bank Nifty holds above 58,600 on Jan 22, 2026, with resistance at 59,300. Published Jan 22, 2026.
Impact: Banking stability key for Nifty recovery; watch 58,000 for breakdown.
10/10
**Aadhar Housing Finance gets SEC no-action relief**
SEC issues no-action letter to Aadhar Housing Finance on Jan 21, 2026, aiding US listing plans. Published Jan 22, 2026.
Impact: Boosts Indian housing finance access to US capital markets.