The Indian stock market witnessed a strong bounce on Thursday, January 22, 2026, as investors returned to the market following a brief period of selling pressure. Positive global cues, along with easing geopolitical tensions, created an upbeat mood on the trading floor, giving both the Sensex and Nifty a notable lift.
Market Performance Today
- Sensex rose 398 points (0.49%) to close at 82,307.37
- Nifty 50 gained 132 points (0.53%), ending at 25,289.90
- BSE Midcap Index surged 1.28%
- BSE Smallcap Index increased 1.13%
- BSE-listed market capitalization climbed to nearly ₹459 lakh crore, up from ₹454 lakh crore in the previous session
The gains reflect renewed investor confidence as mid and small-cap stocks outperformed the larger benchmarks. This session added roughly ₹5 lakh crore to investor wealth in a single day, signaling robust market participation across sectors.
Key Drivers Behind the Rally
The market rebound was supported by multiple factors:
- Signs of easing geopolitical tensions created a more positive environment for investors.
- Optimism around potential trade developments gave domestic investors additional confidence.
- Strong buying interest in mid and small-cap segments highlighted a broad-based market recovery.
Nifty 50 Movers
Top Gainers
- Dr. Reddy's Laboratories – up 5.31%
- Bharat Electronics (BEL) – up 3.76%
- Adani Enterprises – up 2.76%
Top Losers
- Eternal – down 2.47%
- SBI Life Insurance Company – down 1.48%
- Titan Company – down 1.40%
Sectoral Performance
Several sectoral indices showed strong momentum today:
- Nifty Bank – up 0.68%
- Financial Services Index – up 0.69%
- Nifty Media – up 2.39%
- PSU Bank Index – up 2.34%
- Pharma, Metal, Healthcare, FMCG – each rose over 1%
This sectoral strength indicates selective buying in both defensive and cyclical stocks, highlighting broad market participation.
Most Active Counters by Volume
- Tata Silver ETF – 117.24 crore shares
- Vodafone Idea – 53.3 crore shares
- Tata Gold ETF – 44.56 crore shares
High trading volumes suggest sustained investor interest and active portfolio reshuffling in both equity and commodity-linked instruments.
Market Breadth
- Advancers: ~3,000 stocks
- Decliners: ~1,300 stocks
The advance-decline ratio remained favorable, indicating that buying momentum dominated the session.
52-Week Highs and Lows
- Stocks hitting 52-week highs: 69, including Federal Bank, SBI, Vedanta
- Stocks hitting 52-week lows: 276, including ITC, Lodha Developers, Kalyan Jewellers India, Godrej Properties
Notable Stock Surges
- Bajaj Consumer Care
- Rallis India
- Physicswallah
- Lotus Chocolate Company
- Transworld Shipping Lines
- Globe Civil Projects
- Aksh Optifibre
- M. K. Proteins
These stocks recorded gains exceeding 15%, highlighting individual stock momentum in an otherwise broad-based rally.
Summary
Thursday’s market session reflected a clear return of confidence, with Sensex rising nearly 400 points and Nifty 50 closing above 25,280. Mid and small-cap stocks led the charge, supported by strong sectoral performances and active trading volumes. With market capitalization expanding by ₹5 lakh crore, investors witnessed one of the strongest single-day wealth gains in recent weeks.
The overall trend shows that the Indian equity market remains resilient, with selective buying across sectors and broad participation from retail and institutional investors alike.
Source: Livemint
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