Indian equity markets witnessed a sharp selloff on Tuesday, with the benchmark Sensex plunging over 1000 points to slip below the 83000 level, tracking sluggish global markets amid escalating geopolitical tensions. ADVERTISEMENTExtending the previous day’s decline, the 30-share BSE Sensex tumbled 1065.71 points, or 1.28 per cent, to settle at 82180.47. Market sentiment remained subdued due to mixed corporate earnings and renewed concerns surrounding geopolitical tensions and global trade developments,” said Ajit Mishra, SVP, research, Religare Broking. Investor sentiment was further weighed down by escalating global trade tensions and continued foreign capital outflows, according to Ashika Institutional Equities. On the institutional front, foreign institutional investors offloaded equities worth ₹3,262.82 crore on Monday, while domestic institutional investors remained buyers, purchasing stocks worth ₹4,234.30 crore, according to exchange data.

Source: The Telegraph January 21, 2026 00:09 UTC