Sensex slips nearly 500 points, ends at 83,707.98

Business Jan 09, 2026

India's stock markets wrapped up their fifth straight losing day this Friday, with both the Sensex and Nifty 50 taking a noticeable dip.
Worries about foreign investors pulling out money, global tensions, and nerves ahead of company earnings weighed on the mood.
The Sensex dropped almost 500 points to close at 63,707.98, while the Nifty finished at 18,735.15.

What's behind the slide?

Over just five trading days, the Sensex has fallen by more than 2,000 points (about 2.5%), and the Nifty is down by 2.3%.
Even midcap and smallcap stocks slipped over 1%.
With investors feeling cautious lately, it's been a tough week for anyone tracking their portfolio.