Stock market news, Jan. 14 -- Indian equity markets wrapped up the trading day on January 13, 2026, on a downturn following a volatile session highlighted by significant intraday swings, indicating a cautious mood due to the absence of clear catalysts.

By the end of the day, the Sensex dropped by 250.48 points, or 0.30%, closing at 83,627.69, while the Nifty 50 fell by 57.95 points, or 0.22%, finishing at 25,732.30.

Here are key factors driving the markets:

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