The holiday was declared by both the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE) due to the Municipal Corporation Elections taking place across Maharashtra, including major hubs like Mumbai and Pune.
Quick Market Status: January 15, 2026
| Segment | Status |
| Equity Cash Market | Closed |
| Equity Derivatives (F&O) | Closed |
| Currency Derivatives | Closed |
| Commodity Markets | Closed (Morning) / Open (Evening from 5 PM) |
| F&O Weekly Expiry | Preponed to Jan 14, 2026 |
Previous Session Wrap-Up (January 14, 2026)
Because the markets are closed today, investors are looking back at yesterday’s performance to gauge sentiment for the reopening. The benchmark indices ended lower for the second consecutive session on Wednesday.
- Sensex: Dropped 244.98 points (0.29%) to settle at 83,382.71.
- Nifty 50: Declined 66.70 points (0.26%) to close at 25,665.60.
Top Performers & Laggards (Jan 14)
- Top Gainers: Tata Steel led the pack with a gain of 3.71%, followed by NTPC (+3.28%) and Axis Bank (+2.93%).
- Top Losers: Asian Paints saw the steepest decline of 2.40%, with TCS (-2.15%) and Maruti Suzuki (-1.69%) also dragging the index down.
What Triggered the Recent Slump?
Market analysts identified several key factors contributing to the cautious sentiment before today’s holiday:
- Sectoral Weakness: Significant selling pressure was seen in the IT, FMCG, and Realty sectors.
- Geopolitical Tensions: Global concerns, including protests in Iran and higher crude oil prices, have dampened investor appetite.
- FII Outflow: Foreign Institutional Investors remained net sellers, offloading shares worth ₹1,499.81 crore on Tuesday.
