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Indian benchmarks retreat as trade-war fears and earnings mood weigh
Sensex and Nifty50 fell on 20 January as trade tensions and weak earnings sentiment pressured Indian equities in a cautious market session.
Indian equity markets slipped on 20 January 2026, with the BSE Sensex falling over 300 points and the Nifty50 dipping below 25,500 amid renewed trade-war concerns and foreign fund outflows. IT and realty stocks led declines, while select energy and financial names offered mixed support. Traders monitored global macro cues, weak earnings triggers, and a cautious investor mood through the session.