Indian benchmark indices, including the Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex, closed marginally lower on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, with the Nifty settling below the 25,750 mark. The Sensex declined by 250.48 points (0.3%) to 83,627.69, and the Nifty slipped 57.95 points (0.22%) to 25,732.30. Sentiment was notably weighed down by renewed geopolitical concerns following US President Donald Trump's announcement of a 25% tariff on countries trading with Iran, posing potential risks for India's exports and strategic projects. Globally, Wall Street stocks plummeted as investors reacted to inflation data showing a 2.7% annual increase in December, while Asian shares experienced modest gains, with Japan's Nikkei 225 rising 0.9% amid a weaker yen. In the commodity markets, gold prices continued their upward trend, hovering near historic highs at $4,606.45, having hit an all-time peak of $4,634.55. Silver also saw significant gains, rising 1.5% to settle around $88.24 after reaching a record above $89. For the trading session on January 14, 2026, several stocks are expected to be in focus, including ICICI Lombard, Tata Elxsi, Endurance Tech, NLC India, Paytm, and Just Dial. Brokerage firms have also issued calls, with BofA anticipating a modest 5% year-on-year Nifty earnings growth for Q3FY26, and positive outlooks for sectors like Cement, Industrials, Telecom, and Autos. Investec maintained a 'Buy' rating on Titan, while Goldman Sachs held a 'Neutral' stance on ICICI Prudential Life. Analysts suggest the Nifty 50 index is likely to consolidate within the 25,500-26,000 range, with a decisive breakout or breakdown indicating the next directional move.