EPA:ALDEI.PA 20 January 2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: January 20, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: January 20, 2026, 11:58 PM EST Bond market volatility leads to weak opening for Indian stocks; Nifty down 0.36% January 20, 2026, 11:48 PM EST. Indian stock markets opened lower on Wednesday, with the Nifty 50 falling 0.36% and the Sensex down 0.47%. The declines reflect rising bond yields and global geopolitical tensions, including uncertainty around US trade policies. Experts cite stress in global bond markets, notably Japan's government bonds hitting record yield highs, as a key factor driving volatility. Sector losses were broad, with Auto, FMCG, IT, and PSU banks