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Stock Market Today, Jan 23: Bears tighten grip! Sensex tumbles 770 pts, Nifty below 25100 – Why share market is falling | Closing Bell

WHAT'S THE STORY?

Indian equity benchmarks ended sharply lower on Friday, January 23, with sentiment remaining cautious as investors tracked global cues and awaited further

clarity on domestic triggers, keeping market moves range-bound. BSE Sensex closed at 81,537.70, falling 769.67 pts or 0.94 per cent, while NSE Nifty ended at 25,048.65, 241.25 pts or 0.95 per cent lower, respectively.

Stock Market Today Highlights: Gainers and losers on Friday

Stock Market: Sensex, Nifty decline; Tech stocks reeling under ‘Anthropic shock’

Indian equity markets saw a significant drop on February 12, 2026, with the Sensex falling 312.62 points and the Nifty declining 84.30 points. This decline was primarily driven by heavy losses in IT stocks, influenced by weak US market cues and rising crude oil prices, with analysts pointing to a prolonged struggle for tech stocks due to factors like the 'Anthropic shock' and the possibility of no near-term rate cuts by the Fed.

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Bears Tighten Grip On D-Street: Sensex Plunges Over 500 Points; Nifty Tests 25,840

indian equity markets experienced a significant downturn, with the sensex falling over 500 points. the decline was primarily driven by a sell-off in information technology stocks, influenced by us jobs data and concerns about ai-driven automation. rising crude oil prices and cautious global cues further dampened investor sentiment, leading to widespread selling pressure.

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SEBI halts new exchanges’ entry into equity options segment - Report | All you need to know

sebi has halted ncdex and mse from offering equity derivatives, mandating they first build robust share-trading businesses. the move reflects caution regarding india's booming derivatives market, where retail investor losses are significant. exchanges must now demonstrate sufficient cash market liquidity and upgrade technology before derivative trading is considered.

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SBI's Record Q3 Profit Fuels Stock Surge: Analysts Boost Price Targets to ₹1,300

sbi’s q3fy26 earnings reached a record ₹21,028 crore, a 24.5% year-on-year increase, surpassing expectations and boosting investor confidence. analysts have revised earnings estimates and price targets upwards, with some setting targets above ₹1,300. the bank’s stock surged, briefly hitting an all-time high and pushing its market cap past ₹10 trillion, solidifying its position as india’s fifth most valuable company.

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Bharat Forge: Divergent Analyst Views Predict 24% Upside or 46% Downside

analysts are divided on Bharat Forge's future, with Jefferies upgrading to 'buy' citing strong Q3 results and a positive outlook on truck and defence sectors, projecting a 24% rise. Conversely, Citi maintains a 'sell' rating, warning of a potential 46% decline due to underwhelming export revenues and high valuations.

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Textile stock: Firm posts Rs 2331 crore revenue, Rs 22.85 cr PAT in 9MFY26

nandan denim announced its q3 results with revenue of rs 499.53 crore and net profit of rs 2.97 crore. for the nine-month period, revenue stood at rs 2,331.89 crore and net profit increased to rs 23.6 crore. the company previously underwent a 10:1 stock split and a 2:1 bonus issue. while the stock has seen significant long-term gains, it has underperformed the market in the last two years.

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Retail Investor Holdings Hit 4-Year Low on NSE as Market Shifts

individual investors' direct stake in the indian stock market has hit a four-year low, reaching 7.25% in q3 fy26. volatility and disappointing returns, particularly in small and midcap stocks, led to net selling of ₹1,714 crore. hnis also saw a slight decrease. meanwhile, domestic institutional investors strengthened their dominance, reaching a record 18.72%.

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Sterlite Technologies Surges 66% in 10 Days, Reaching an 18-Month High

sterlite technologies' stock surged 66% in 10 days, hitting an 18-month high driven by strong demand for its optical infrastructure solutions supporting FTTx, data centers, and 5G. strategic financial maneuvers and successful technology trials further bolster its growth.

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Stocks To Buy Today, Feb 10: BSE, Mahanagar Gas, Jyothy Labs, Star Cement and others

brokerages recommend buying stocks like bse ltd, mahanagar gas, star cement, and jyothy labs, citing strong q3 performance, margin expansion, and positive corporate developments as key drivers for potential growth.

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Lenskart shares gain 11% post strong Q3 results; Jefferies raises target price

lenskart solutions reported a strong third quarter with significant revenue and profit growth, leading jefferies to raise its price target. the company saw substantial increases in profit after tax, ebitda, and margins across both indian and international operations, with a clear focus on long-term growth.

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