The Sensex fell 322 points, or 0.38%, to end at 85,439.62, while the Nifty 50 ended at 26,250.30, down 78 points, or 0.30%. The mid and small-cap indices outperformed; the BSE Midcap index inched up by 0.05% and the Smallcap index rose by 0.07%. Indian stock market: 10 key highlights from the day 1. Why did the Indian stock market fall? The Consumer Durables index rose 1.12%, while the Oil and Gas index fell 1.02%.

Source: Mint January 05, 2026 13:34 UTC