Global markets remain unfazed by US capture of Venezuelan president:Nifty slides 123 points from all-time high of 26,373; Sensex settles 322 points lower as Trump hints at raising tariffs

The Indian equity benchmarks witnessed a volatile session on Monday, January 5, 2026 due to global turmoils. The markets were able to weather the storm of the US-Venezuela frictions in early trade, but, later, on settled in red as the news of Trump dropping hint of raising tariffs on India surfaced everywhere. Sensex ended 322 points lower at 85,439.62 points. While, Nifty made its new all time high of 26,373.60 points in the intraday session, but settled in red at 26,250.30 points. From the 30-Sensex firms, HCL Tech, Infosys, Tech Mahindra, HDFC Bank, Tata Consultancy Services, and NTPC were among the biggest laggards Global Markets Rally FIIs sold shares worth ₹3,268 crore on January 2 Oil drops Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, dipped 0.08 per cent to USD 60.70 per barrel. Impact of India-Venezuela frictions on stock markets: Nifty slides 123 points from all-time high of 26,373; Sensex settles 322 points lower as Trump hints at raising tariffs -Mantri Finmart, founder, Arun Mantri Market was bullish last week
The stock market was bullish on January 2. Sensex closed 573 points higher at 85,762 level. Nifty closed 182 points higher at 26,328 level. ​