Sensex, Nifty set to open higher after four-session drop

Market Overview - Stock benchmarks are expected to open slightly higher after four consecutive sessions of losses due to renewed US tariff concerns, with investors awaiting a US Supreme Court ruling on the legality of the tariffs [1][3] - Nifty and Sensex have declined by 1.7% and 1.8% respectively over the last four sessions, following US President Trump's indication of potential tariff increases on Indian goods due to India's purchase of Russian crude [2] Tariff Impact - The US has imposed tariffs of up to 50% on imports from India, which is the second-largest buyer of Russian oil, while India is working on finalizing a trade deal with the US [2] - A US Supreme Court ruling that deems the tariffs "illegal" could result in the US government needing to refund nearly $150 billion to importers [3] Investor Sentiment - Analysts expect buying interest around current market levels after the recent decline, but emphasize that resolution of trade uncertainties and strong domestic corporate earnings are essential for a sustained market uptrend [3] Foreign Investment - Foreign portfolio investors have sold approximately $900 million worth of Indian shares in January 2026, following record outflows of $19 billion in 2025 [4] Company News - Reliance Industries is considering purchasing Venezuelan oil if sales to non-US buyers are permitted [5] - Bajaj Finserve reports that Bajaj Group has acquired a 23% stake in its insurance subsidiaries from Allianz SE for 213.90 billion rupees ($2.38 billion) [5] - BHEL has secured an order worth 54 billion rupees from JV Bharat Coal Gasification & Chemicals [5] - Venus Remedies has received marketing authorization in Indonesia for its antibiotic combination Ceftazidime and Avibactam [5]