Indian stock markets trade mixed as indexes fluctuate on earnings and tariffs

Indian markets traded  mixed sentiment on 27 January 2026 as benchmark indexes fluctuated amid key triggers including earnings updates, tariff concerns and foreign fund flows. Early trade saw Sensex slide over 400 points with Nifty dipping below 25,000 before moderate recovery. Stocks such as Asian Paints, Vodafone Idea and Axis Bank remained in focus, while banking and commodity shares showed divergent performance during intraday moves.