70% of Nifty 500 stocks in red Why Indian markets are stumbling into 2026

Indian stock markets have entered 2026 on shaky ground. Nearly 70% of Nifty 500 stocks are in the red by mid-January, making this the second-worst January start in five years. While global markets are holding up better, India is clearly lagging. Why is this happening, what’s weighing on sentiment, and what should investors realistically expect next?