Indian benchmark equity indices concluded the trading session on January 14, 2026, in negative territory, marking a second consecutive day of losses. The BSE Sensex fell by 244.98 points, or 0.29%, to settle at 83,382.71. Concurrently, the NSE Nifty 50 declined by 66.70 points, or 0.26%, closing at 25,665.60, effectively ending below the 25,700 mark. The market's downturn was attributed to several factors, including persistent foreign institutional investor (FII) outflows, which saw FIIs offloading equities worth ₹1,499.81 crore on January 13, 2026. Weak global cues, escalating geopolitical tensions, and lingering uncertainty surrounding the US-India trade deal also contributed to investor caution. Sector-wise, IT and realty stocks experienced significant selling pressure, emerging as top losers for the day. Conversely, sectors like metals and PSU banks displayed resilience and outperformed the broader market, with stocks like Tata Steel and NTPC seeing gains. Broader market indices, specifically the BSE MidCap and SmallCap, managed to close in the green, indicating selective buying interest beyond the frontline indices. Notably, Indian financial markets were scheduled to remain closed on January 15, 2026, on account of municipal corporation elections in Maharashtra.