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Sensex, Nifty volatile: 4 factors driving the tug of war on Dalal Street

The indices opened strong in the green, quickly slipped into the red, and then started recovering, reflecting the nervous, headline-driven sentiment prevailing in global markets.

Published by Somesh | January 21, 2026

Benchmark Indian equity indices were whipsawed on Wednesday, with the Sensex and Nifty swinging sharply between gains and losses through the morning. The indices opened strong in the green, tumbled into the red within minutes, and then began clawing back, reflecting the nervous, headline-driven sentiment dominating global markets.

The volatile session was driven by a fragile global backdrop. Fresh tariff threats from US President Donald Trump against eight European countries and rising tensions over Greenland unsettled global markets. Asian equities opened lower, gold prices climbed, and risk appetite thinned, leaving Indian markets struggling to find a clear trend.

Analysts say risk-off waves are triggering sudden sell-offs, with traders unwilling to hold positions in the fluid geopolitical scenario. Breaks below key technical support levels on the Nifty have amplified intraday volatility, while rebounds toward resistance zones prompt short-covering and bargain buying in select large-caps. Banking stocks provided relative stability amid pressure on tech and export-heavy counters.

Market strategists warn that more volatility is likely in the near term, with global politics and tariff risks dictating market direction. Investors will be closely watching foreign fund flows, global cues, gold and currency movements, and any signs of de-escalation between the US and Europe