Group 1 - Indian equity markets experienced a rebound after three sessions of losses, with the BSE Sensex rising by 397.74 points, or 0.49%, closing at 82,307.37 [3][9] - The NSE Nifty increased by 132.40 points, or 0.53%, settling at 25,289.90, with an intraday high of 25,435.75 [5] - Key gainers included Bharat Electronics Ltd, Tata Steel, Adani Ports, State Bank of India, and Bajaj Finserv, while laggards included ICICI Bank, Maruti Suzuki India, and HDFC Bank [4][8] Group 2 - Market sentiment improved due to US President Donald Trump's withdrawal of tariff threats against the EU and positive remarks regarding a potential India-US trade deal, which encouraged risk-taking [9] - Experts noted that initial corporate earnings did not significantly support current valuation levels, but there is potential upside from robust domestic demand expected in upcoming quarterly earnings [10] - Foreign institutional investors sold equities worth Rs 1,787.66 crore, while Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) purchased stocks worth Rs 4,520.47 crore [11]

Market Overview - Nifty 50 opened flat at 25,580, slightly down from the previous close of 25,586, and is currently at 25,470, reflecting a decline of 0.5% [1] - The advance/decline ratio of Nifty 50 is 8/42, indicating a strong bearish sentiment in the market [1] Sector Performance - All sectoral indices are in the red, with Nifty Realty down 1.9% and Nifty IT down 1.1%, highlighting the overall bearish trend [2] Nifty Futures - January expiry Nifty futures opened at 25,600, down from the previous close of 25,596, and is currently trading at 25,500, a decrease of about 0.4% [3] - The futures contract appears to be in a downtrend, with a potential target of 25,250 [3] - A rise above 25,670 could shift the intraday trend to positive, but this is currently deemed unlikely [4] Trading Strategy - A recommendation to sell Nifty futures at 25,550, with a target of 25,300 and a stop-loss at 25,650 [5] - Support levels are identified at 25,250 and 25,000, while resistance levels are at 25,550 and 25,670 [5]

Market Overview - Markets opened weakly on Tuesday, with the Nifty 50 at 25,580.30, down 127.65 points or 0.50% from the previous close of 25,585.50, and the Sensex at 83,207.38, down 341.95 points or 0.41% from 83,246.18 [1] - The previous session saw the Nifty end 109 points lower and the Sensex drop by 324 points, with the Reality Index losing over 2% [2] Investor Sentiment - Concerns over potential US tariffs on Europe and geopolitical uncertainties are dampening investor sentiment, leading to continued market volatility [3] - Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) sold Indian equities worth approximately ₹3,263 crore on January 19, while Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) purchased around ₹4,234 crore, indicating a net selling of ₹26,000 crore by FIIs and net purchases of ₹34,000 crore by DIIs for January so far [3] Stock Performance - Among the top gainers on the Nifty 50, Kotak Mahindra Bank rose by 0.73% to ₹430.00, Hindustan Unilever increased by 0.58% to ₹2,427.80, and NTPC gained 0.48% to ₹345.00 [4] - On the losing side, Eicher Motors fell by 2.90% to ₹273.20, Bajaj Finance declined by 2.61% to ₹944.15, and Trent dropped by 1.87% to ₹3,872.00 [5] Economic Indicators - The IMF has raised India's FY 26 GDP growth rate to 7.3%, indicating robust economic performance despite challenges [6]

Market Performance - Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty declined, with Sensex dropping 244.98 points (0.29%) to 83,382.71 and Nifty falling 66.70 points (0.26%) to 25,665.60, extending previous losses due to weakness in IT, consumption, and select banking stocks [1][4] - The BSE Sensex experienced a larger intraday drop of 442.49 points (0.52%) during the trading session [4] Sector Performance - Major laggards included Tata Consultancy Services, Asian Paints, Maruti, Sun Pharma, Hindustan Unilever, ICICI Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Tech Mahindra, HDFC Bank, and Larsen & Toubro [4] - Conversely, Tata Steel, NTPC, Axis Bank, and UltraTech Cement were among the gainers [6] Investor Activity - Foreign institutional investors sold equities worth ₹1,499.81 crore, while domestic institutional investors purchased stocks worth ₹1,181.78 crore [6] Geopolitical and Economic Factors - Escalating geopolitical tensions and persistent foreign fund outflows contributed to market weakness, alongside fresh tariff-related uncertainties that unsettled investors [1][3] Global Market Context - In Asian markets, South Korea's Kospi, Japan's Nikkei 225, and Hong Kong's Hang Seng indices closed higher, while Shanghai's SSE Composite index ended lower [6] - Brent crude oil prices decreased by 0.99% to $64.82 per barrel [7]

Market Performance - Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty experienced selling pressure for the fifth consecutive session, declining nearly 1 percent due to investor caution over potential US tariff hikes and ongoing geopolitical concerns [1][7] - The BSE Sensex fell by 604.72 points, or 0.72 percent, settling at 83,576.24, while the NSE Nifty dropped 193.55 points, or 0.75 percent, to 25,683.30 [3][4] Foreign and Domestic Investment - Foreign institutional investors sold equities worth Rs 3,367.12 crore, while domestic institutional investors purchased stocks worth Rs 3,701.17 crore on Thursday [6] - The continuous outflow of foreign capital has negatively impacted market sentiment [3] Sector Performance - Among the 30 Sensex firms, NTPC, ICICI Bank, Adani Ports, Bharti Airtel, Sun Pharma, and Bajaj Finance were the biggest laggards, while Asian Paints, HCL Tech, Bharat Electronics, and Reliance Industries showed gains [4] Global Market Context - Asian markets, including South Korea's Kospi, Japan's Nikkei 225, Shanghai's SSE Composite, and Hong Kong's Hang Seng, ended higher, contrasting with the Indian market's performance [7] - European markets were trading positively, while US markets closed mixed [8]

Market Overview - Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty experienced a decline in early trade due to foreign fund outflows and concerns over potential US tariff hikes [1][3] - The BSE Sensex fell by 78.84 points to 84,102.12, while the NSE Nifty decreased by 21.50 points to 25,850.85 [1] - The previous trading day saw the Sensex drop by 780.18 points (0.92%) to 84,180.96 and the Nifty tumble by 263.90 points (1.01%) to 25,876.85 [2] Institutional Activity - Foreign institutional investors sold equities worth ₹3,367.12 crore, while Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) purchased stocks worth ₹3,701.17 crore [3] - The Indian equity market is characterized by a cautious sentiment following the significant sell-off in the previous session [3] Sentiment and External Factors - Concerns regarding potential US tariff actions related to India's Russian oil imports have contributed to fragile market sentiment [4] - The lack of progress in US-India trade discussions is causing caution among institutional investors, particularly foreign ones [4] - In contrast, Asian markets showed mixed performance, with South Korea's Kospi, Japan's Nikkei 225, and Shanghai's SSE Composite indices trading higher, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng index declined [4] Commodity Prices - Brent crude oil prices increased by 0.53% to $62.32 per barrel [5]

Market Performance - The equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty experienced declines in early trade on January 5, 2026, with Sensex dropping 125.96 points to 85,636.05 and Nifty dipping 30.95 points to 26,297.60 [1] - Major blue-chip IT stocks such as HCL Tech, Infosys, Tech Mahindra, HDFC Bank, Tata Consultancy Services, and NTPC were among the biggest laggards [1] - Conversely, Bharat Electronics, Tata Steel, Axis Bank, and Reliance Industries were noted as gainers during the same period [1] Institutional Investment - Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) purchased equities worth ₹289.80 crore on January 2, 2026, while Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) bought stocks worth ₹677.38 crore [2] Geopolitical Context - The year 2026 has commenced with significant geopolitical developments, particularly U.S. actions in Venezuela, which may have far-reaching implications for global geopolitics, as noted by V.K. Vijayakumar, chief investment strategist at Geojit Investments Ltd [2] Asian Market Trends - In Asian markets, South Korea's Kospi, Japan's Nikkei 225, and Shanghai's SSE Composite indices were trading significantly higher, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng index was marginally lower [3] - U.S. markets concluded mostly in positive territory on the preceding Friday [3] Oil Prices - Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, saw a slight decrease of 0.08% to $60.70 per barrel [3] Previous Market Performance - On the preceding Friday, January 2, 2026, the Sensex increased by 573.41 points, or 0.67%, closing at 85,762.01, while the Nifty rose by 182 points, or 0.70%, to settle at 26,328.55 [3]

Market Performance - The Nifty equity benchmark index reached its all-time high before closing 182 points higher, while the BSE Sensex increased by 573 points, driven by strong buying in power, banking, and metal stocks [1][3] - The BSE Sensex climbed 573.41 points or 0.67% to settle at 85,762.01, with an intraday high of 85,812.27, marking a jump of 623.67 points or 0.73% [3][4] - The NSE Nifty rose by 182 points or 0.70% to 26,328.55, with a peak of 26,340 during the day, reflecting a surge of 193.45 points or 0.73% [4] Sector Performance - Major gainers among the 30-Sensex firms included NTPC, Trent, Bajaj Finance, Power Grid, Maruti, State Bank of India, ICICI Bank, and Bharat Electronics [4] - Conversely, laggards in the market included ITC, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Titan Company, Axis Bank, and Bharti Airtel [4] Investor Activity - Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) purchased stocks worth ₹1,525.89 crore, while Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) sold equities worth ₹3,268.60 crore [5] - The strong capital infusion by domestic institutional investors contributed to the positive trend in the domestic stock market [3] Global Market Influence - Asian markets showed a positive trend, with South Korea's Kospi index and Hong Kong's Hang Seng index ending significantly higher, while China's Shanghai index and Japan's Nikkei were closed for a holiday [5] - Brent crude oil prices decreased by 0.36% to $60.63 per barrel, which may influence market sentiment [5]

Market Overview - The BSE Sensex rose over 400 points, trading above 85,600, while the NSE Nifty50 added 100 points, trading above 26,250, nearing its previous all-time high of 26,325 [12] - Broader market sentiment was mildly positive, with small-cap stocks up 0.2% and mid-cap shares advancing 0.4% [3][12] Auto Industry - The auto sector index rose 0.8%, driven by gains of about 2% in Hero MotoCorp and TVS Motor, following a 25.8% year-on-year increase in passenger vehicle sales in December [4][12] - Dr. VK Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist at Geojit Investments, emphasized the importance of sustaining growth momentum in the economy for earnings growth [4] Consumer Goods - ITC shares slid 5%, extending a selloff after a 10% drop in the previous session due to brokerage downgrades and pressure from the government's cigarette tax increase, impacting the fast-moving consumer goods index, which fell 1.4% [12] Institutional Investment - Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) sold equities worth nearly Rs 3,269 crore on January 1, while Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) were net buyers of Rs 1,526 crore [5][12] Global Market Trends - Stocks opened 2026 on a firmer footing, with MSCI's Asia-Pacific index excluding Japan rising 0.66% and Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index climbing 1.24% [8] - Precious metals continued their strong performance, with spot gold rising 0.9% to $4,351.70 an ounce and silver jumping 2% to $72.63 [7][8] Oil Market - Oil prices inched higher, with Brent crude futures rising 14 cents to $60.99 a barrel and U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude gaining 14 cents to $57.56 a barrel, following geopolitical risks resurfacing [9][12] Currency Movements - The Indian rupee edged up 6 paise to 89.92 against the U.S. dollar, reflecting a cautious investor stance at the start of the New Year [10][12]

Market Performance - Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty experienced a rally in early trade on December 24, 2025, influenced by positive global market trends and consistent buying from domestic institutional investors [1] - The BSE Sensex rose by 115.8 points to reach 85,640.64, while the NSE Nifty increased by 40.7 points to 26,217.85 [1] - Key gainers in the Sensex included Bajaj Finance, NTPC, Trent, Bharat Electronics, Adani Ports, and Eternal [1] Sector Performance - Tech Mahindra, Infosys, HCL Tech, and Sun Pharma were identified as laggards in the market [2] - Asian markets, including South Korea's Kospi, Japan's Nikkei 225, Shanghai's SSE Composite, and Hong Kong's Hang Seng, were trading positively [2] - U.S. markets also ended higher on December 23, 2025 [2] Market Outlook - As 2025 concludes, the market is perceived to be entering a consolidation phase with an upward bias, supported by strong domestic macros and positive earnings growth expectations for Q3 and Q4 of FY26 and FY27 [3] - Sustained domestic inflows and consistent buying from domestic institutional investors are expected to provide resilience to the market, although foreign institutional investors may sell during rallies, limiting sharp breakouts [3] Monetary Policy Impact - The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced an additional Open Market Operation (OMO) of ₹2 lakh crore to enhance liquidity and reduce yields, which is seen as positive for credit growth and banking stocks [4] - The RBI will conduct OMO purchases and dollar-rupee swap auctions between December 29, 2025, and January 22, 2026 [5] - This decision follows a previous OMO purchase of ₹1 lakh crore and a $5 billion USD/INR swap auction [6] Institutional Investor Activity - On December 23, 2025, foreign institutional investors offloaded equities worth ₹1,794.80 crore, while domestic institutional investors purchased equities worth ₹3,812.37 crore [6]