The Indian stock markets declined significantly on January 7, 2011 with the BSE Sensex losing close to 500 points. The broader markets fell even more with the BSE Midcap index down 2.49% and BSE Smallcap index down 2.86%. Globally, US stocks also declined with the Dow falling 0.43% and Nasdaq down marginally. Commodity prices were mixed with crude oil up 0.87%, gold up 0.06%, and silver up 0.18%. The rupee closed lower against the US dollar. Key sectors like banks, oil & gas, and capital goods witnessed declines over 1%.