Nifty January 2026 futures closed at a premium of 196.15 points over the cash market closing of 25,938.85. The Nifty 50 index saw a marginal decline of 3.25 points. The India VIX, indicating expected volatility, decreased slightly. Top-traded individual stock futures included HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and Reliance Industries, with January 2025 F&O contracts expiring on January 27, 2026.