Sensex, Nifty open lower over weak global cues, FII selling

Sensex, Nifty close sharply lower amid sustained FII outflows

At the closing bell, the Sensex lost 769 points, or 0.94 per cent to settle at 81,537. The Nifty declined 241 points, or 0.95 per cent, to close at 25,048. The broader markets posted stronger losses than the benchmark indices as Nifty Midcap 100 index lost 1.95 per cent, while the NSE Smallcap 100 declined 2.06 per cent. Jan 23, 2026
Trump says Putin, Zelensky want deal, cites complex war

Trump says Putin, Zelensky want deal, cites complex war

The president highlighted the harsh humanitarian situation in Ukraine, particularly during winter, and said conditions were extremely difficult for civilians. He also touched on other foreign policy issues, including Greenland, Venezuela, Iran and US military strength, while reiterating his preference to avoid conflict despite deploying significant military assets. Jan 23, 2026
Centre approves wage, pension revisions for PSGICs, NABARD and RBI

Centre approves wage, pension revisions for PSGICs, NABARD and RBI

The Centre has approved wage revisions for PSGIC and NABARD employees and pension hikes for retirees of RBI and NABARD. The move will benefit over 46,000 employees and nearly 47,000 pensioners and family pensioners, with revisions effective from 2022. The decision involves substantial arrears and recurring financial outgo, providing higher pay, improved pensions and enhanced NPS contributions. Jan 23, 2026
Trump calls US world's hottest economy, slams NATO and pushes Greenland talks: top quotes by US president in Davos

U.S. officially exits World Health Organisation, Trump cites COVID-19 failures

In a joint statement, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. accused the WHO of abandoning its core mission, acting against US interests, and pursuing a politicized and bureaucratic agenda. The administration alleged that the WHO failed to ensure timely and accurate information-sharing during the pandemic, potentially costing American lives. Jan 23, 2026
The company had already cut 14,000 jobs in October last year, and the upcoming round is expected to be of a similar scale. While Amazon earlier linked the job cuts to AI adoption, CEO Andy Jassy later said the move was more about reducing bureaucracy and

Amazon's 2nd round of 30,000-job cut plan likely next week: Report

The company had already cut 14,000 jobs in October last year, and the upcoming round is expected to be of a similar scale. While Amazon earlier linked the job cuts to AI adoption, CEO Andy Jassy later said the move was more about reducing bureaucracy and improving company culture rather than financial pressure or AI alone. Jan 23, 2026
Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

India will remain fastest growing major economy in the world: RBI

Inflation remains within comfort levels, while credit flow to the commercial sector has strengthened. Key reforms in taxation, labour laws, and financial sector deregulation are expected to further boost growth. The RBI also highlighted the robustness of the banking and financial system, noting strong capital buffers, improved asset quality, and resilience to stress scenarios, which together support sustained long-term economic growth. Jan 23, 2026