The Indian stock market is expected to commence trading on January 14, 2026, with a subdued to cautious tone, reflecting a tug-of-war between various global and domestic factors. On January 13, both the Sensex and Nifty 50 concluded a volatile trading session in negative territory, with Nifty closing at 25,732.30 and Sensex at 83,627.69. Globally, US markets closed lower on January 13, influenced by inflation data and mixed corporate earnings, including JPMorgan's weaker-than-expected results. Conversely, Asian markets are showing a mixed to positive opening for January 14, with Japan's Nikkei reaching a record high on January 13, driven by a tech rally and snap election reports. GIFT Nifty traded higher, signaling a potentially positive start for Indian benchmarks. Domestically, Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) remained net sellers on January 13, offloading shares worth ₹1,499.80 crore. However, Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) provided crucial support by being net buyers of ₹1,181.80 crore. Technical analysis indicates Nifty has significant overhead resistance between 25,900 and 26,000, while strong support levels are identified around 25,600 and 25,700. The Bank Nifty index maintains a bullish sentiment, trading within a rising channel, with support around 59,300-59,400 and resistance at 59,800-59,900. In other key developments, crude oil prices surged to a two-month high, with Brent Crude settling at $65.35 per barrel, primarily due to escalating geopolitical tensions surrounding Iran and concerns over supply disruptions, further exacerbated by potential US tariffs. The USD-INR exchange rate remains relatively stable, hovering around 90.20-90.27. Investors will also be closely monitoring the ongoing Q3 FY26 earnings season, with major companies like Infosys, ICICI Prudential AMC, and Union Bank scheduled to announce their results today. The India VIX is easing, suggesting controlled volatility in the market.