Indian equity markets opened lower on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, with the Sensex falling 442.94 points to 84,620.40 and the Nifty down 35.6 points to 26,143.10. Broader indices showed mixed movement, with the BSE Midcap declining slightly and the BSE Smallcap gaining marginally. Major gainers included Titan and Infosys, while HDFC Bank and Bajaj Finance were among the decliners. Over 1,200 stocks traded in the green, while more than 1,000 were in the red.