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India’s benchmark indices have declined sharply in January 2026, with investor sentiment hit by sustained foreign portfolio selling, a weaker rupee and jittery global cues. The slide has renewed focus on earnings quality, domestic macro stability and how global risk events can quickly transmit into Indian equities.
India celebrated its 77th Republic Day on 26 January 2026 with the central parade at Kartavya Path in New Delhi, featuring military contingents, flypasts and cultural tableaux. The event drew major international dignitaries and highlighted a theme of national pride rooted in constitutional values and self-reliance.
India sealed a T20I series win against New Zealand in Guwahati as Abhishek Sharma’s explosive unbeaten 68 and Suryakumar Yadav’s unbeaten 57 helped chase down 154 in just 10 overs after disciplined bowling restricted the visitors.
India celebrated its 77th Republic Day in New Delhi with a full ceremonial parade at Kartavya Path, as President Droupadi Murmu took the salute and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa attended as chief guests.
Republic Day observances across India featured leaders urging protection of constitutional values, with parties and state leaders using the occasion to reinforce their political messages on democracy and equality.
Thiruvananthapuram district reported a sharp rise in fever cases in January 2026, with over 11,000 people seeking treatment, alongside confirmed dengue and leptospirosis cases, prompting tighter surveillance and public health measures.
Google’s Republic Day 2026 Doodle celebrated India’s space journey, spotlighting ISRO and the country’s growing profile in global space science through an illustration featuring rockets, satellites and tricolour motifs.
European Council President António Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen travelled to India for the 16th EU–India Summit on 27 January 2026, after joining Republic Day celebrations as guests of honour.
Indian equities remained under pressure through January 2026, with benchmark indices down more than 4% amid sustained foreign outflows, a weak rupee, muted earnings, and global risk-off cues ahead of the Union Budget.
On 26 January 2026, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Lok Sabha opposition leader Rahul Gandhi attended the Republic Day parade and publicly reiterated a message focused on protecting the Constitution. The statements sought to frame Republic Day as a reminder of constitutional ideals and democratic safeguards, positioning the event as both a national celebration and a moment of political messaging.
European Council President António Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen travelled to India to attend the Republic Day parade on 26 January 2026 and to represent the European Union at the 16th EU–India Summit in New Delhi on 27 January. The agenda is expected to cover trade, security and defence, clean transition priorities, and broader people-to-people cooperation.
India marked its 77th Republic Day on 26 January 2026 with a full ceremonial parade at Kartavya Path, New Delhi, led by President Droupadi Murmu. The programme blended military displays, cultural performances and a prominent theme marking 150 years of the national song ‘Vande Mataram’, while European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa attended as chief guests.