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The markets ended the volatile session in losses. This comes after the United States carried out a large-scale military strike against Venezuela on Saturday.
Following the strike, market experts anticipate a gap-up opening for crude oil, gold, and silver prices. However, they noted that Venezuela’s economy is not large enough to significantly impact Indian equities, which are expected to remain stable.
Read how it will impact India here.
Nifty, Sensex Live Today: HDFC Bank, RIL Lead Decline
ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, BEL, HUL, Nestle emerged as the top gainers for the day.
On the other hand, HDFC Bank, RIL, TCS, HCLTech and Bajaj Finance were the worst performers of the Nifty 50 index.
Nifty 50 Live Today: Sectoral Performance
Nifty realty emerges as top sectoral gainer
Sobha and prestige estates emerged as top gainers in nifty realty
Nifty IT emerges as top sectoral loser
Wipro and infosys emerges as top losers in nifty IT
Nifty PSU bank gains for sixth consecutive session
Nifty oil and gas snaps three day gaining streak
Nifty Realty gains for fourth consecutive session
Nifty energy snaps three day gaining streak
Nifty Auto and nifty metal gains for fifth consecutive session
Nifty bank and financials snaps four day gaining streak
Nifty IT snaps two day gaining streak
Nifty FMCG snaps two day losing streak
Nifty, Sensex Live Today: IT Falls The Most
Broader indices closed mixed. Nifty Midcap 150 ended 0.10% lower and Nifty Smallcap 250 closed 0.28% higher.
Sapphire foods and Devyani emerges as top losers in Nifty smallcap 250
M&M Finance and Cummins emerges as top losers in Nifty midcap 150
Most sectoral indices rose with Nifty realty and Nifty defence leading the gains, while Nifty IT and Nifty oil and gas were among the losers.
The market breadth was skewed in the favour of sellers, as 2,537 stocks declined, 1,726 advanced and 207 remained unchanged on the BSE.
Stock Market At Closing
Indian equities ended lower after it opened mixed on Monday.
Intraday, both Nifty and Sensex fell nearly 0.45% before it pared the gains made through the day.
Nifty ends 78.25 points or 0.30% lower at 26,250.30.
Sensex ends 322.39 points or 0.38% down at 85,439.62.
Stock Market LIVE Updates: ESAF Small Finance Bank's Q3Gross Advances Surge 13%
ESAF Small Finance Bank Q3 Update
Total Deposits rises 7.1% to Rs 24,006 crore.
Gross Advances surges 13.1% to Rs 20,680 crore.
Stock Market LIVE: Mahamaya Steel Q3 Update
Mahamaya Steel reports Q3 sales volume up 26.4% sequentially at 53,083.41 MT.
Source: Exchange Filing
Stock Market LIVE: Morgan Stanley On Hindustan Unilever
Maintain Equal-weight with target price of Rs 2,330
Believe the share price will fall relative to the country index over the next 45 days
Expect 5% revenue growth for HUL in Q3
This will be the lowest amongst FMCG peers
Slow pace of demand recovery and relatively weaker performance than peers should lead to continued underperformance
Stock Market LIVE: Morgan Stanley On Britannia
Maintain Equal-weight with target price of Rs 5,469
Believe the share price will fall relative to the country index over the next 45 days
Expect Britannia to grow Q3 revenues by 9% led by 3% volume growth
Expect the stock underperformance to continue until the company delivers on higher revenue growth
Stock Market LIVE: Defence Pack Buzzing
Shares of defence companies are surging in late trade on Monday, with MTar Tech, Data Patterns and Ideaforge Technologies leading the gains.
Gold Price Rises To Rs 136,190 Levels — Check Rates In Mumbai, Delhi And Other Cities
Gold and silver prices are expected to experience significant fluctuations this week due to key economic data releases and heightened geopolitical tensions following the US capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
Today, on the first Monday of January, (Jan.5, 2026), gold and silver prices in India are witnessing surge with the yellow metal trading at Rs 137,780 while the white metal is at Rs 243,340.
Stock Market LIVE: Swiggy Block Deal
Swiggy's has 1.12 million shares exchange hands in a block deal. The company's share price is trading 2.52% lower at Rs 377.45 apiece currently.
Stock Market LIVE: Coal India Shares In Focus
Coal India has three million shares exchange hands in a block deal.
IDBI Bank Shares Fall Over 3% After Q3 Business Update
Shares of IDBI Bank traded over 3% lower on Monday after the release of the company's Q3 business update.
The shares were down despite IDBI Bank's total business reaching a significant milestone of Rs 5.5 lakh crore. This marked a 12% increase year-over-year. The total deposits saw a steady rise of 9%, bringing them to Rs 3.07 lakh crore, compared to the previous year.
Stock Market News Live: Global Check
Equities jumped, extending last year’s AI-led rally, as investors increased bets on technology shares despite rising geopolitical tensions from the US attack on Venezuela.
Asian shares climbed 1.6% to a record, with chipmakers such as Samsung Electronics Co. and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. among the winners. A gauge of emerging markets was poised for an all-time high. Equity-index futures indicated the rally would continue into the US and Europe.
S&P 500 futures rose 0.2% as of 6:51 a.m. London time
Nasdaq 100 futures rose 0.5%
The MSCI Asia Pacific Index rose 1.6%
Hong Kong’s Hang Seng was little changed
The Shanghai Composite rose 1.3%
Euro Stoxx 50 futures rose 0.6%
India Targets Top 10 Global Shipbuilding Rank By 2030 With Mega Subsidy Push
India is setting sail for a major leap in global shipbuilding, aiming to break into the top 10 by 2030 and the top five by 2047. The government recently notified operational guidelines for two flagship initiatives — the Shipbuilding Financial Assistance Scheme (SBFAS) and the Shipbuilding Development Scheme (SbDS) — together worth over Rs 44,700 crore.
Speaking exclusively to NDTV Profit, Vijay Kumar, shipping secretary, said the schemes are designed to strengthen domestic shipbuilding capacity and improve global competitiveness. They will support skilling, training, testing and R&D in the shipbuilding sector.
"Currently, India ranks 16th in shipbuilding worldwide. These measures will help us overcome cost disadvantages and scale up production," he said.
‘This Is Our Backyard’: Marco Rubio on Why Russia, China and Iran Can’t Have Venezuelan Oil
In a blistering defence of the recent US military operation in Venezuela that has shaken the world, Secretary of State Marco Rubio has sent a clear message to Russia, China and Iran, effectively telling the global powers to 'get out' of the Western Hemisphere.
Rubio, who has emerged as one of the most important US officials following the capture of Nicolas Maduro, was speaking to NBC News, just a day after the Venezuelan leader was brought to New York to face drug trafficking charges.
The entire operation, which President Donald Trump has hailed as a modernisation of the Monroe Doctrine, has drawn sharp criticism from some of US' biggest global adversaries in China, Russia and Iran.
Ashok Leyland Share Price Update: Large Trade In Stock
Over 1.5 million shares of Ashok Leyland were traded via a block deal on Monday. The share of Eternal rose as much as 1.6% to Rs 19.80 apiece.
Indian Bonds Fall As Higher State Debt Sale Adds To Supply Woes
Indian government bonds fell after states unveiled a larger-than-expected borrowing plan, heightening supply concerns.
The 10-year yield climbed as much as four basis points to 6.65%, while the yield on the 6.33% 2035 bond rose as much as five basis points to 6.66%.
Source: Bloomberg
Trump Warns Of Higher Tariffs On India On Russian Oil
US President Donald Trump has warned of higher tariffs on India on Russian oil. Here is what he said.
India On Track For 500 GW Non-Fossil Power, Data Centres To Drive Overshoot: MNRE Secy — Profit Exclusive
India is firmly on track to meet its 500-gigawatt non-fossil fuel capacity target by 2030, with a strong pipeline of solar, wind, hydro and nuclear projects already under development, said Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) Secretary Santosh Sarangi.
India currently has about 260 GW of non-fossil capacity. Of the remaining 240 GW needed, around 160 GW will come from solar power and about 30 GW from wind energy, Sarangi said. Additional capacity will be added through small and large hydro projects, along with 8–10 GW of nuclear power.
PC Jeweller Shares Surge In Trade After Key Developments — Details Inside
Shares of PC Jeweller are buzzing in trade on Monday's session, rising up to 7% after the company reported its Q3 business update for the fiscal year ending March 2026 while also announcing an agremeent with Uttar Pradesh government.
The stock is currently trading at Rs 10.09, accounting for gains of more than 5.5%, after initially reaching an intraday high of Rs 10.32. However, in the past 12 months, the stock has corrected by more than 33%.
The rally in PC Jeweller's stock on Monday comes on the back of the company registering a healthy 37% revenue growth in Q3FY26, owing to robust consumer demand during the ongoing festival and wedding season.
Stock Market News Live: Global Check
S&P 500 futures rose 0.2% as of 3:09 p.m. Tokyo time
Japan’s Topix rose 2.1%
Hong Kong’s Hang Seng was little changed
The Shanghai Composite rose 1.3%
Euro Stoxx 50 futures rose 0.7%
Sensex, Nifty Today: Stock Market Watch 12 PM
Indian equities were trading flat after it opened mixed on Monday.
Intraday, both Nifty and Sensex fell nearly 0.25% before it pared the losses to trade 0.17% higher.
Nifty fell 0.25% at 26,263.60 but pared losses to trade 0.02% lower at 26,322.45 as of 12 p.m.
Sensex was down 0.29% to 85,516.75 before it pared losses to trade 0.14% lower at 85,883.50.
Broader indices were trading higher. Nifty Midcap 150 rose 0.15%; Nifty Smallcap 250 was trading 0.35% higher.
Most sectoral indices rose, led by Nifty Defence and Nifty Realty. Nifty IT and Nifty Energy were trading lower.
Nifty Bank rose 0.16%, Nifty IT was down 1.36%.
ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, SBI, BEL and Maruti Suzuki were top Nifty gainers.
HDFC Bank, HCLTech, Bajaj Finance, TCS and Eternal were top Nifty losers.
Eternal Share Price Update: Large Trade In Stock
Over 4.16 million shares of Eternal were traded via a block deal on Monday. The share of Eternal fell as much as 1.6% to Rs 279.60 apiece.
Central Bank Of India Shares In Focus
Central Bank of India Q3 Business Update (YoY)
Total Business rises 15.8% to Rs 7.7 lakh crore.
Total Deposits rises 13.2% to Rs 4.5 lakh crore.
CASA Deposits rises 8.5% to Rs 2.1 lakh crore.
Gross Advances rises 19.5% to Rs 3.2 lakh crore.
Hindustan Petroleum Share Price Update: Large Trade In Stock
Over 1.2 million shares of Hindustan Petroleum were traded via a block deal on Monday. The share of HPCL rose as much as 2.54% to Rs 508.45 apiece.
Bharat Coking Coal IPO GMP Today
The initial public offering (IPO) of Bharat Coking Coal Ltd. will open for subscription on Friday, Jan. 9. The bidding window for the mainboard issue will close on Tuesday, Jan. 13.
According to InvestorGain, the latest grey market premium (GMP) for the Bharat Coking Coal IPO stood at Rs 16.25 per share as of 9:00 a.m. on Jan. 5. With an upper price band of Rs 23, the latest GMP reflects an estimated listing price of Rs 39.25. The GMP indicates an expected listing gain of 70.65% per share over the upper limit of the issue price.
Note: GMP does not represent official data and is based on speculation.
Hindustan Copper Shares Extend Gains As Shares Hit Nearly 16-Year High
Shares of Hindustan Copper Ltd. hit climbed over 4%, almost touching a 16-year high of Rs 570. This marks the continuation of a strong bullish trend that has persisted for the past seven sessions.
On Friday, the stock closed at Rs 541.90 on the National Stock Exchange and on the BSE, while it opened at a high on Monday at Rs 554.95.
The rally in Hindustan Copper is fueled by the metal having a very strong 2025 (biggest annual jump since around 2009), with prices pushing above $12,000/tonne at points.
Budget 2026 On Sunday: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Expected To Table The Budget On Feb. 1
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is expected to table the Union Budget on Sunday, Feb. 1, according to officials. Sources told NDTV Profit that the Budget date is yet to receive formal government notification.
Nifty Live Today: Premier Shares In Focus
The shares of Premier Energies fell as much as 7.51% to hit nearly nine-month low on Monday, the lowest level since April 7. It pared losses to trade 5.66% lower at Rs 798 apiece, as of 10:34 a.m. This compares to a 0.09% advance in the NSE Nifty 50 Index.
It has fallen 39.50% in the last 12 months. Total traded volume so far in the day stood at 2.86 times its 30-day average. The relative strength index was at 40.57.
Waaree Energies Shares In Focus
The shares of Waaree Energies fell as much as 5% to hit over six-month low on Monday, the lowest level since June 20. It pared losses to trade 4.30% lower at Rs 2,743 apiece, as of 10:27 a.m. This compares to a 0.15% advance in the NSE Nifty 50 Index.
It has fallen 2.87% in the last 12 months. Total traded volume so far in the day stood at 1.33 times its 30-day average. The relative strength index was at 62.33.
Stock Market Live Updates: Japan's Nikkei Index Rises 3%
Japan's Nikkei index rose over 3% to 51,850.07 on AI related gains and weak Yen.
Source: Bloomberg
HDFC Bank Shares Drag Nifty Down As Stock Reacts To Q3 Business Update
Shares of HDFC Bank have emerged as one of the top laggards in Nifty 50 in trade on Monday, after the lender reported business update for the third quarter of fiscal year ending 2026.
The stock is currently trading at Rs 987, accounting for a fall of 1.5%. The pressure in HDFC Bank has weighed heavily on the Nifty 50, contributing 53 points negatively.
Nifty IT Live Updates: Index Falls 2%
Nifty IT fell over 2% on Monday and dragging the markets with HCLTech and Infosys leading the decline.
Stock Market Live Updates: Cupid Shares In Focus
The shares of Cupid were in focus on Monday after bulk trade. The scrip fell as much as 19.73% to Rs 337.10 apiece on Monday, the lowest level since Dec. 1. It pared gains to trade 16.93% lower at Rs 348.85 apiece, as of 9:47 a.m. This compares to a 0.16% advance in the NSE Nifty 50 Index.
It has fallen 337.76% in the last 12 months. Total traded volume so far in the day stood at 18 times its 30-day average. The relative strength index was at 36.
Stock Market Live Updates: ONGC Shares In Focus
The shares of ONGC rose as much as 2.21% to hit over one-month high on Monday amid possible US-led takeover or deeper involvement in Venezuela’s oil industry.
ONGC also stands to benefit from a shift in Venezuela’s oil dynamics. Jefferies highlights that ONGC has not received dividends worth more than $500 million from its participation in the San Cristobal field, largely due to sanctions and payment restrictions. With the US potentially facilitating a restructuring of Venezuela’s oil sector, ONGC could recover these unpaid dividends.
Coal India Shares In Focus
The shares of Coal India rose over 2% and hit two-month high before it pared gains and fell as much as 0.65% to Rs 425.10. This comes as Bharat Coking Coal Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Coal India Ltd., is set to launch the first mainboard IPO of 2026 with a price band of Rs 21 to Rs 23 per equity share.
Nifty, Sensex Live Updates: Nifty Defence Leads Advance
On NSE, nine out of 15 sectors were in the green. Nifty Defence and Nifty PSU Bank lead the advance, while Nifty IT and Nifty FMCG traded in red.
However, broader markets were mixed, with the NSE Midcap 150 trading 0.06% lower and NSE Smallcap was trading 0.09% higher.
Nifty 50 Live Today: HDFC Bank, HCLTech Drag
HDFC Bank, HCLTech, TCS, Bajaj Finance, Bharti Airtel weighed on the Nifty 50 index.
RIL, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, Tatas Steel, BEL added to the Nifty 50 index.
Stock Market Today: Nifty Above 26,300, Sensex Trade Flat
The NSE Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex opened MIXED on Monday. The Nifty 50 opened 0.02% higher at 26,333.70 and Sensex opened 0.014% down at 85,640.05. However, minutes after open the markets fluctuated from green to red but at 9:20 a.m. Nifty was trading 0.05% lower and Sensex was down 0.03%.
Cupid Share Price Update: Large Trade In Stock
Over 2.13 million shares of Cupid were traded in pre-market trading on Monday.
Stock Market Live Update: Nifty, Sensex Flat At Pre-Open
At pre-open, the NSE Nifty 50 was trading 5.15 points or 0.02% higher at 26,333.70. The BSE Sensex was down 145.94 points at 85,616.07.
Stars Finally Aligning For India’s FMCG Story, Says Goldman Sachs — Check Stock Picks
India’s fast-moving consumer goods sector could be headed into one of its strongest earnings phases in years, with a rare combination of revenue and margin tailwinds coming together in 2026, according to Goldman Sachs.
Read the whole story here for the stock picks.
Mindspace Tops Morgan Stanley’s REIT Picks as India's Office Market Enters Sweet Spot
India’s office real estate investment trusts are entering what Morgan Stanley calls a new phase of low-risk, compounding returns. This is driven by strong leasing momentum, easing interest rates, and sustained demand from global capability centres (GCCs).
In a new research note, the brokerage said FY25 marked a clear inflection point for listed office REITs, with distribution per unit (DPU) growth of around 10% year-on-year — the first such acceleration since their listing.
Morgan Stanley expects DPU to compound at roughly 10% annually over the next three years, supported by higher occupancies, new leasable area additions, and the full transmission of rate cuts.
Japan Topix, Nikkei Rises Over 2% At Morning Close
Japan Topix index rises 2.1% to 3,481.17 at morning close.
Japan's Nikkei index rises 2.8% to 51,759.10 at morning close.
Source: Bloomberg
Reliance Industries, ONGC Shares In Focus
Indian energy stocks are back in focus after Jefferies on Monday highlighted potential benefits for Reliance Industries Ltd. and ONGC from a possible US-led takeover or deeper involvement in Venezuela’s oil industry. While the brokerage expects the near-term impact on global crude prices to be insignificant, it believes the strategic implications could be meaningful for select Indian companies over the medium to long term.
HDFC Bank Shares In Focus After Q3 Business Update
HDFC Bank Q3 Business Update (YoY)
Average Advances as of rises 9% to Rs 28.6 lakh crore.
Average CASA deposits rises 9.98% to 8.9 lakh crore.
Average Deposits up 12.2% at Rs 27.5 lakh crore.
Gross Advances rises 11.9% to 28.4 lakh crore.
US Oil Stocks Rally In Pre-Market Trade After Capture Of Venezuela's Maduro
The United States' capture of Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro may have significant ramifications for the global oil markets, with the South American nation holding the largest oil reserves in the world.
While all eyes will be on the US market opening on Monday, big oil stocks in the US have already started reacting in pre-market trade, with the likes of Chevron, Valero and ConocoPhillips leading gains.
Shares of Chevron are gaining as much as 11% in pre-market trade, mirroring gains of both Valero and ConocoPhillips.
Nifty Today: What F&O Cues Indicate
Nifty January futures up by 0.71% to 26,478 at a premium of 332 points.
Nifty January futures open interest down by 2.15%.
Nifty Options on Jan 6: Maximum Call open interest at 27,000 and Maximum Put open interest at 26,000.
Dollar Check
The US Dollar index is up 0.17% at 98.32.
Euro was down 0.17% at 1.1701.
Pound was down 0.16% at 1.3440.
Yen was up 0.13% at 157.04.
Stock Market News Live: Global Check
Asian equities climbed to a record as investors added to bets on technology shares, building on last year’s rally in chipmakers and artificial-intelligence–linked companies.
S&P 500 futures rose 0.1% as of 10:18 a.m. Tokyo time
Japan’s Topix rose 1.9%
Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 was little changed
Hong Kong’s Hang Seng rose 2.8%
The Shanghai Composite was little changed
Euro Stoxx 50 futures rose 0.5%
Stock Market Live Updates: GIFT Nifty Indicates Positive Start
Good morning readers.
The GIFT Nifty was trading above 26,500 early on Monday. The futures contract based on the benchmark Nifty 50 rose 0.27% at 26,538 as of 6:47 a.m. indicating a positive start for the Indian markets.
In the previous session on Friday, the benchmark ended higher. The NSE Nifty 50 ended 182 points or 0.70% higher at 26,328.55, while the BSE Sensex closed 573.41 points or 0.67% higher at 85,762.01.
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