Indian Markets Poised for Weak Start as Trading Resumes

Markets Brace for Cautious Open as Nifty, Sensex Face Global Headwinds

Written by: Supriya Kadu

Edited by: Rajan Mhatre

Last Updated: January 14, 2026

Summary: Nifty and Sensex may open lower on mixed global trends and recent losses.

Indian markets are cautious ahead of Wednesday's business session (January 14, 2026), amid concerns from both domestic and global fronts.

Early signs indicated that GIFT Nifty was trading slightly lower, suggesting a small decline at the opening bell. This comes after a disappointing finish on Tuesday, when key benchmarks declined due to profit-booking and widespread risk aversion.

Both the Sensex and the Nifty 50 have recently declined, with each losing six of the last seven sessions. Investors are concerned about global tensions, ongoing foreign outflows, and unequal corporate performance.

Traders also remain sensitive to broader market trends abroad. Global indices are sending mixed signals and commodity prices — especially gold and silver — are trading at elevated levels, which often nudges risk-averse behaviour in equities.

When it comes to the technical side, experts point to key levels of support and resistance around recent index zones. A break below these levels could lead to more weakness, while a sudden rise in mood could cause some people to buy.

Sector performance has varied, with defensive stocks performing better than cyclical ones, and overall market indicators suggesting a potential further drop.

Investors are focusing on corporate earnings reports and any new economic hints today, as global markets show mixed results, and the mood in the United States is still gloomy.