Indian markets resume downward trajectory as Trump’s tariff weaponisation continues:Sensex, Nifty settle lower; US president’s 25% fresh tariffs on Iran’s trading partners make investors worried

After Indian markets’ positive opening on Tuesday, 13 January 2026, the benchmark stock indices resumed previous week’s downward trajectory on continued tariff weaponisation by the US President Donald Trump and eventually settled in red. The Sensex settled at 83,627.69 points, registering a fall of 250.48 points. Similarly, Nifty closed on a weaker note at 25,732.30 points. US President Donald Trump said that he has imposed a 25% tariff on goods from countries that do business with Iran. Trump had announced on social media that the tariff would take effect immediately. 4 most important points related to today’s market fluctuations: Asia markets mostly rose on Tuesday Last day of Bharat Coking Coal IPO Today was the last day to apply for ‘Bharat Coking Coal’ (BCCL) IPO in the mainline segment. The company had fixed its price band at ₹21 to ₹23 per share. Investors could bid for a minimum lot of 600 shares, which would require an investment of ₹13,800 at the upper price band. Foreign investors sold shares worth ₹3,638 crore Country’s first SM REIT to bring its third IPO
India’s first registered Small and Medium Real Estate Investment Trust (SM REIT) ‘Propshare Investment Trust’ has filed draft papers for its third investment scheme. This new scheme has been named ‘Propshare Celestia’. The company plans to raise approximately ₹244.65 crore through this IPO. According to documents submitted to SEBI, this public issue will be entirely a ‘fresh issue’. Market showed strength on Monday The stock market rose on January 12. The Sensex closed 302 points higher at 83,878. The Nifty also gained 107 points, closing at 25,790. .