Indian Equity Benchmarks Rally After Trump Withdraws European Tariff Threats
Indian markets rose on January 22 after U.S. trade threats eased. The Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex gained as global sentiment improved following remarks at Davos.
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On January 22, 2026, Indian equity benchmarks staged a recovery following a de-escalation of trade and geopolitical tensions by the United States 
US. At the World Economic Forum in Davos, President Donald Trump donald trump withdrew previous threats to impose tariffs on the European Union 
EU and ruled out the use of military force to seize Greenland. These statements immediately bolstered global risk sentiment, leading to a significant market repricing across Asia-Pacific equity markets.
US. At the World Economic Forum in Davos, President Donald Trump donald trump withdrew previous threats to impose tariffs on the European Union EU and ruled out the use of military force to seize Greenland. These statements immediately bolstered global risk sentiment, leading to a significant market repricing across Asia-Pacific equity markets.The Nifty 50 rose 0.53% to end at 25,289.90 on January 22, 2026, while the BSE Sensex added 0.49% to reach 82,307.37. The rally in India 
IN was broad-based, with 15 of the 16 major sectors logging gains. Broader market indices also showed strength as small-caps rose approximately 0.8% and mid-caps climbed 1.3%. This positive movement mirrored a wider trend in the region, where MSCI Asia Pacific stocks outside Japan gained 0.9% during the session.
IN was broad-based, with 15 of the 16 major sectors logging gains. Broader market indices also showed strength as small-caps rose approximately 0.8% and mid-caps climbed 1.3%. This positive movement mirrored a wider trend in the region, where MSCI Asia Pacific stocks outside Japan gained 0.9% during the session.
