Nifty 50’s Worst Day In Nine Months; India Ranked 16th In The Responsible Nations Index & More
- Share.Market
- 10 min read
- 20 Jan 2026
Here’s a quick wrap-up where we break down the performance of key indices, top corporate movers, and the major economic headlines of the day.
Benchmark equity indices extended losses on Tuesday, January 20, with the NIFTY50 marking its worst single-day performance in over nine months. The sell-off was triggered by rising geopolitical tensions and US President Donald Trump’s threat of a tariff on imports from European countries. Meanwhile, safe-haven demand surged amid the global volatility, pushing both gold and silver prices to record highs.
Key Indices – Share Market
Today’s Top News from the Indian Share Market
TIPSMUSICTips Music reported Q3FY26 results, with revenue rising 21% YoY to ₹94.3 crore and profit surging 33% to ₹58.7 crore. The company declared an interim dividend of ₹5 per share.
DEEPAKNTRDeepak Nitrite’s subsidiary commissioned a new Nitration and Hydrogenation plant at Dahej, Gujarat. The project, executed with a capital expenditure of approximately ₹85 crore, enhances the company’s chemical manufacturing capabilities.
HINDZINCHindustan Zinc posted Q3 results, with profit jumping 46% YoY to ₹3,916 crore on revenue of ₹11,273 crore. Operational efficiency shone as the miner achieved its highest-ever Q3 metal production while recording a five-year lowest cost of production.
GULFOILLUBGulf Oil Lubricants announced strategic partnerships with major infrastructure OEMs, ACE, Ammann, and XCMG. The alliances aim to supply co-branded, high-performance lubricants for construction equipment, strengthening Gulf’s foothold in India’s growing infrastructure sector.
LTIMLTIMindtree shares tumbled over 6% after Q3 profit declined 11.7% YoY to ₹959.6 crore, despite an 11.5% growth in revenue.
Broader Market Performance Today
INDIA VIXTop Performing Sectors Today
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Today’s Top Gainers and Losers
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FII DII Activity (₹ Cr)
| Date | FII (Net Value) | DII (Net Value) |
| 19 Jan 2026 | -3,262.82 | 4,234.30 |
| 16 Jan 2026 | -4,346.13 | 3,935.31 |
| 14 Jan 2026 | -4,781.24 | 5,217.28 |
| 13 Jan 2026 | -1,499.81 | 1,181.78 |
| 12 Jan 2026 | -3,638.40 | 5,839.32 |
| Month-to-Date | -29,315.22 | 38,311.01 |
What’s Happening Beyond Markets?
- India achieved a record $47 billion in electronics exports in 2025, with the PLI scheme driving $30 billion in smartphone shipments. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted that the sector has grown 11x since 2014, becoming India’s third-largest export item.
- India has ranked 16th among 154 countries in the newly launched Responsible Nations Index, placing ahead of the US and China. Singapore topped the list, which evaluates nations on ethical governance, environmental stewardship, and social responsibility.
- India’s cotton fabric exports dropped 30% after the US imposed new tariffs in August 2025. This “Trump effect” saw monthly shipments fall to $394 million, hitting labor-intensive sectors and squeezing margins for Indian exporters.
- The Maharashtra government secured multi-billion dollar investment commitments at the World Economic Forum 2026. Major agreements include a $20 billion logistics project with SBG Group and a $25 billion commitment from Alta Capital, aiming to generate massive employment in the state.
- The FICCI Manufacturing Index touched an all-time high, driven by robust domestic demand and GST reforms. Despite global headwinds, sectors like electronics and electricals are projecting strong growth, with 38% of firms planning to hire more workers.
Result Update
Track who beat or missed street estimates from the Nifty50
| Stocks | Revenue Q2FY26 (Estimated) | Revenue Q2 FY26 (Actual) | Change (%) |
| Hindustan Zinc Ltd. | ₹10,000.27 crore | ₹10,980 crore | 🔼 9.80% |
| LTIMindtree Ltd. | ₹10,729.33 crore | ₹10,781.0 crore | 🔼 0.48% |
| Havells India Ltd. | ₹5,366.82 crore | ₹5,587.89 crore | 🔼 4.12% |
| Oberoi Realty Ltd. | ₹1,753.64 crore | ₹1,492.64 crore | 🔻 14.88% |
Back to Basics
Terms that put you one step ahead – every day
What is Recession?
Recession is a significant, widespread, and prolonged downturn in economic activity. While technically often identified by two consecutive quarters of negative GDP growth, it is broadly characterised by a slump in industrial production, employment, and real income.
Simply put, the economy shrinks instead of grows. Businesses make fewer sales, leading to hiring freezes or layoffs, which forces consumers to tighten their belts and spend less.
For investors, this period requires caution. Recessions typically trigger market volatility and lower corporate earnings, often dragging stock prices down. However, unlike stagflation, recessions are considered a natural part of the economic cycle, a temporary “reset” that eventually clears the way for a new phase of recovery.
Before You Go…
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