Stock Market Close: Sensex up 222 pts; Nifty gains for 3rd day, ends at 25,419 on GDP growth cheer
Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights: Among the broader baskets, the Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100 indices ended higher by 0.18 per cent and 0.20 per cent, respectively
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Nifty and Sensex ends higher for the 3rd straight session (Image: Bloomberg)
Stock Market Highlights, Thursday, January 29, 2026: Indian equity markets closed higher for the third straight session on Thursday, despite bouts of volatility during the early trading hours. However, optimism improved after the annual Economic Survey was released.
The Economic Survey projected India’s GDP growth at 6.8 to 7.2 per cent in the 2026-27 financial year and added that India is on a path to meet the fiscal deficit target of 4.4 per cent in FY26. READ FULL COVERAGE HERE
At market close, the Nifty 50 ended 0.3 per cent or 76.15 points higher at 25,418.90, and the Sensex was 0.27 per cent or 221.6 points higher at 82,566.37.
In the Sensex pack, Tata Steel, L&T, Axis Bank, Eternal and NTPC were the top gainers, rising up to 4.5 per cent. On the downside, Asian Paints, IndiGo, Maruti Suzuki, TCS and BEL were the top losers on Thursday. Among the broader baskets, the Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100 indices ended higher by 0.18 per cent and 0.20 per cent, respectively.
The Nifty Metal index outperformed others in the sectoral markets, ending higher by over 3 per cent. Meanwhile, the Nifty Healthcare index was the top loser, followed by the Nifty FMCG, the Nifty Chemicals and the Nifty Pharma.
3:42 PM
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Market expert view
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Domestic markets ended higher after staging a strong rebound, supported by an upbeat economic survey that reaffirmed a robust FY27 growth outlook and a well‑anchored inflation environment amidst persistent global uncertainties. Global cues were largely constructive, though elevated bullion and crude prices due to escalating US–Iran tensions weighed on overall risk sentiment.
Sectorally, FMCG, IT, and Auto stocks underperformed, while Metals outperformed on expectations of stronger realizations driven by firm commodity prices.
View by: Vinod Nair, head of research, Geojit Investments.
Sectorally, FMCG, IT, and Auto stocks underperformed, while Metals outperformed on expectations of stronger realizations driven by firm commodity prices.
View by: Vinod Nair, head of research, Geojit Investments.
3:41 PM
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Technical view
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Nifty closed marginally higher near 25,400, confirming a short-term rebound after decisively holding the 25,150–25,200 support zone, which aligns with the 200-day EMA on the daily chart. Intraday price action formed a clear higher-low and higher-high structure from the morning dip, with sustained trade above 25,300, reflecting active dip-buying interest.
Immediate resistance is placed at 25,450–25,500, where supply remains visible. A sustained breakout above this band could open the path toward 25,600–25,800 in the near term. On the downside, 25,300 is the immediate support, followed by a strong demand zone at 25,160–25,200. Momentum indicators are supportive but measured; RSI around 43 indicates consolidation with a positive bias rather than an aggressive trend. The bias continues to favor buy-on-dips as long as Nifty holds above 25,200, with a clearer directional move likely only on a decisive break above 25,500.
View by: Ponmudi R, CEO of Enrich Money.
Immediate resistance is placed at 25,450–25,500, where supply remains visible. A sustained breakout above this band could open the path toward 25,600–25,800 in the near term. On the downside, 25,300 is the immediate support, followed by a strong demand zone at 25,160–25,200. Momentum indicators are supportive but measured; RSI around 43 indicates consolidation with a positive bias rather than an aggressive trend. The bias continues to favor buy-on-dips as long as Nifty holds above 25,200, with a clearer directional move likely only on a decisive break above 25,500.
View by: Ponmudi R, CEO of Enrich Money.
3:41 PM
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Here's a look at Sensex gainers and losers at close
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Tata Steel, L&T, Axis Bank were among the top gainers on Sensex.
3:40 PM
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sector check
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Nifty Metal closed over 3 per cent higher.
3:36 PM
Stock Market LIVE Updates: A glance at broader market
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Nifty Midcap 100 and Smallcap 100 closed higher.
3:34 PM
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Nifty closes at 25,419
Stock Market LIVE Updates: NSE Nifty50 closed at 25,418.9, up 76.15 points or 0.30 per cent.
3:32 PM
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sensex closes at 82,566
Stock Market LIVE Updates: BSE Sensex closed at 82,566.37, up 221.69 points or 0.27 per cent.
3:18 PM
Stock Market LIVE Updates: M&M, Maruti Suzuki fall another 4%
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Shares of automobiles companies, mainly passenger vehicles (PVs) were under pressure, with the BSE Auto index falling 2 per cent in Thursday’s intra-day deals. At 02:25 PM; the BSE Auto index was down 1 per cent, as compared to 0.26 per cent rise in the BSE Sensex. READ MORE
3:10 PM
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Gold, silver rally overheated, prefer ETFs over physical form
Stock Market LIVE Updates: The runaway rally in gold and silver prices in the last few months that has taken both the precious metals to fresh all-time highs on Thursday, may face intensified volatility in the months ahead, and investors should look to book their gains, analysts said. READ MORE
3:02 PM
Stock Market LIVE Updates: 3 PM market update
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Around 3:00 PM, the Nifty 50 was trading 0.33 per cent or 88 points higher at 25,425.50, and the Sensex was trading 0.31 per cent or 258 points higher at 82,603.55.
Topics : Sensex Economic Survey Share Market Today Nifty50 NSE BSE US markets Q3 results Asian markets Markets Larsen & Tourbo Maruti Suzuki TVS Motor US Fed rates gold silver prices Silver demand MARKET WRAP
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First Published: Jan 29 2026 | 7:23 AM IST