Stock Market Today: Sensex at 82,920, Nifty Below 25,500 as Oberoi Realty Falls 5%

Overview

• Sensex dropped 250 points to 82,920, while Nifty traded below 25,500.

• Realty stocks slid 2%, led by Oberoi Realty’s more than 5% decline

• Silver ETFs jumped nearly 5% as silver prices hit record highs.

Indian stock market today faced selling pressure. Benchmark indices traded in the red zone amid weak global cues and rising volatility. Sensex was down 250 points, trading around 82,920, while Nifty was trading at 25,480 at press time. The India VIX jumped over 3%, reflecting increased market nervousness. Here’s what happened in the stock market today based on Moneycontrol data. 

Broad Market Weakness

BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices each declined by 1%, showing that the weakness was widespread in market segments. Nifty Realty index was one of the worst performers, shedding 2% for the second straight session.

Oberoi Realty stock led the sector's decline, falling over 5% despite reporting a slight increase in Q3 revenue. Other major losers in the real estate sector included Sobha, Prestige Estates, and Lodha Developers.

IT Sector Under Pressure

Nifty IT index dropped 1%, weighed down by LTIMindtree, which plunged over 6% after reporting an 11.7% decline in Q3 profit. The company's earnings were hit by new labor code charges of Rs. 590.3 crore. Tech Mahindra, HCL Tech, and Wipro also dragged the technology sector down.

Stocks in Focus

Bajaj Finance share price saw its steepest single-day fall in 10 weeks, dropping 3% to Rs. 941.60. The stock has been volatile lately, trading about 14.6% below its 52-week high of Rs. 1,102.45.

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation (HPCL) fell over 3% after signing a 10-year Sale Purchase Agreement with Abu Dhabi Gas Liquefaction Company for LNG procurement. The stock traded at Rs. 439.95, down Rs. 13.95.

HDFC Bank was one of the most active stocks in the stock market today, with 3 million shares changing hands in block trades. 5.6 million shares of Kotak Mahindra Bank were traded in a block deal. Banking stocks like SBI, ICICI Bank, and UltraTech Cement were among the few gainers in an otherwise weak market.

Share Market News: Key Corporate Developments

UPL's subsidiary Advanta Enterprises filed draft papers with SEBI for an IPO comprising an offer-for-sale of 3.61 crore shares. The parent company's stock fell 3.3% on the news.

Ola Electric Mobility appointed Deepak Rastogi as its new CFO, replacing Harish Abichandani. The stock declined 4.67% to Rs. 34.11.

Amber Enterprises announced it secured 100 acres of land from the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority. The land would be used for a new manufacturing facility near Jewar Airport, with a proposed investment of Rs. 6,785 crore.

Lodha signed an additional MoU with the Maharashtra government for Rs. 1 lakh crore investment in data centers. Hence, taking its total commitment to Rs. 1.3 lakh crore.

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Silver Shines Bright

While the broader stock market today struggled, silver prices and ETFs hit new highs. SBI Silver ETF jumped nearly 5% to touch a fresh 52-week high of Rs. 303.46. Strong silver prices also boosted Hindustan Zinc share price, which gained over 2% following better-than-expected Q3 results.

FII Outflows Continue

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) remained net sellers for the 10th straight session, offloading shares worth Rs. 3,263 crore on January 19. However, Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) offered support by buying Rs. 4,234 crore worth of equities. For January, FIIs have sold Rs. 26,048 crore, while DIIs have purchased Rs. 34,075 crore.

Market Outlook

The stock market today showed cautiousness amid trade war fears, especially in the US tariff threats. Analysts suggest volatility may persist in the near term until clarity emerges on global trade issues. Nifty has immediate support at 25,400-25,450 levels, while resistance stands at 25,700-25,750. Investors should watch earnings reports and global developments closely while maintaining a cautious approach.

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FAQs

1. Why is the stock market down today?

The stock market's decline resulted from weak global cues, increased volatility in the marketplace, and continued sales of stock by foreign investors. Uncertainty regarding potential developments in the area of international trade and political concerns led to an overall increase in risk aversion amongst investors and resulted in the selling of stocks across most of the market segments in waves.

2. Why did Sensex and Nifty fall today?

Sensex dropped 250 points, as Nifty fell below 25,500 due to increased selling pressure on real estate and information technology stocks. The overall market breadth showed negative results, and as a result, the increased level of India VIX indicated greater levels of investor uncertainty.

3. Which sectors performed the worst today?

The sectors declining the most were the real estate sector, with the Nifty Realty Index down an additional 2% today (for the second consecutive session). Its stocks also fell sharply during this session due to poor earnings and significant profit reductions reported by major information technology firms.

4. What is India VIX, and why did it rise today?

India VIX predicts volatility in the market. India VIX increased by over 3%, during today's trading session due to continued uncertainty in the market, due to weak global equity markets, continued foreign institutional investor (FII) outflows, and the unknown nature of how long volatility will continue to be at high levels in the near future.

5. What should investors watch next in the market?

Investors should keep a watchful eye on the global market, earnings reports, and the status of foreign institutional investors' activity. Based on the current trading environment nifty support (price levels) are between 25,400-25,450.