Stock market today, Jan. 21 -- The benchmark Indian stock market indices crashed during the trading session on Wednesday, 20 January 2026, over weak global cues amid the raging trade war due to US President Donald Trump's tariff threats on European nations and unimpressive domestic Q3 results 2026.

The Nifty 50 index closed 1.38% lower at 25,232.50 points after Tuesday's market session, compared to 25,585.50 points at the previous market close. The BSE Sensex index closed 1.28% lower at 82,180.47 points, compared to 83,246.18 points at the previous market close, according to the exchange data.

"The index formed a sizable bearish candle, registering a lower high and a lower low, which underscores an extension of the ongoing decline and c...