The Indian equity benchmarks settled lower for 3rd day in a row on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, as the US President Donald Trump’s capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro continued to weigh heavily on the performance of Sensex and Nifty. Sensex dipped below the 85,000 mark, down 102 points on Wednesday. Similarly, Nifty closed on a weaker note at 26,140.75 points. Since the US raid, the 30-constituent index has lost 800 points. Nifty Top Losers Nifty Top Gainers In other Asian markets, trading was mixed On January 6, DII bought shares worth ₹1,528 crore Markets declined on Tuesday Earlier, on January 6, the stock market saw a decline. Sensex closed 376 points lower at 85,063 level. Nifty also fell by 71 points, closing at 26,178. Post navigation 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 Government Committed to Balanced, Inclusive and Planned Urban Development: Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai
