The Indian equity benchmarks fell for 2nd day in a row on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, as the fall in share prices of oil companies following the US President Donald Trump’s capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro continued to weigh heavily on the performance of Sensex and Nifty. Sensex settled at 85,063.34 points, registering a fall of 376.28 points. Similarly, Nifty closed on a weaker note at 26,178.70 points. Since the US raid, the 30-constituent index has lost nearly 700 points. Heavyweight OMC stocks have played spoilsport. Nifty Top Losers Nifty Top Gainers Global Markets Rally On January 5, FIIs sold shares worth ₹3,268 crore Markets declined on Monday as well Earlier yesterday, on January 5, the stock market saw a decline too. Sensex closed 322 points lower at 85,439. Nifty also fell by 78 points, closing at 26,250. Post navigation Nestle recalls baby products from European markets:Symptoms could be ‘vomiting, stomach pain,’ in babies; such products available in India also Will US-Venezuela fallout lead to rise in petrol, diesel prices?:Experts say Brent crude can rise to $65 per barrel, warning fall in rupee’s value can force oil companies to hike fuel prices in India
