Indian Markets Open Higher Amid Geopolitical Relief
Indian stocks opened higher as Trump's tariff reversal eased tensions. Gains were limited by foreign outflows and weak earnings, with indices down 1.5% for the week.
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Indian equity markets opened with modest gains on January 23, 2026, as geopolitical tensions eased following a significant policy reversal by U.S. President Donald Trump donald trump. The President's decision to walk back threats of imposing tariffs on European countries and his renunciation of using force to seize Greenland provided immediate relief to global risk sentiment.
As of 9:15 a.m. IST, the Nifty 50 rose 0.22% to 25,344.6, while the BSE Sensex added a marginal 0.03% to reach 82,335.94. The broader market also reflected this positive sentiment, with all 16 major sectors logging gains. Small-cap stocks advanced by 0.5%, and mid-caps rose by 0.4%, illustrating some underlying strength despite headline constraints.
