Mumbai, January 22, 2026 : Indian equity markets closed marginally higher as selective buying in banking, IT and metal stocks offset cautious global sentiment. The Sensex ended near 82,300, while the Nifty 50 closed above 25,280, as investors remained watchful of global rate cues and upcoming data.
Gold traded around ₹1.53 lakh per 10 grams and silver hovered between ₹3.16–3.19 lakh per kg, reflecting mild volatility in bullion markets. Brent crude was quoted at $62.62 per barrel, easing inflation concerns, while the rupee moved in a narrow range with USD/INR at 91.57.
Analysts expect markets to stay range-bound in the near term, with crude prices, currency movement and institutional flows guiding sentiment.
