DMK, AIADMK working to form an alliance: Sources
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Market Turns Red After Trump Tariff Threat | Nifty Crashes 1.2%, Gold at Record Highs
UPDATED: Jan 20, 2026 16:53 IST
On this Special Report, the focus is on the sharp sell-off in the Indian equity markets where the Nifty dropped over 1.2% in a single session. Ashu Madan, MD of JM Financial, describes the current market state as an 'unfortunate panic reaction' driven by global geopolitical shocks and expiry-related volatility. While equities faced intense selling pressure, particularly in the real estate and auto sectors, bullion reached record highs with gold crossing the Rs 1.5 lakh mark. Madan advises retail investors against 'catching a falling knife' and suggests that the current period is one of long-term consolidation. He identifies PSU banks, led by SBI, and the metals sector as the only remaining safe havens. The programme also features insights from HCL Tech CEO C Vijay Kumar on AI's impact on IT services and Prahlad Joshi on India's renewable energy goals, providing a comprehensive overview of the shifting global economic landscape.
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