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Markets witnessed a choppy trading session on Friday, with benchmark indices swinging between gains and losses before settling largely flat. The BSE Sensex moved in a narrow range amid mixed cues, while the Nifty 50 managed to stay close to the 25,300 mark, supported by selective buying in metal and energy stocks.

Investor sentiment remained cautious due to continued foreign institutional investor (FII) outflows, even as global markets showed mild stability. Market participants preferred stock-specific positions ahead of key earnings announcements and broader macro cues.

On the gainers’ side, metal stocks led the rally, supported by firm global commodity prices. Shares of JSW Steel, Tata Steel and Hindalco advanced during the session. Select PSU stocks and oil & gas counters, including BPCL and ONGC, also saw buying interest. Defensive stocks in the pharma and FMCG space traded marginally higher, offering limited support to the indices.

However, gains were capped by weakness in banking and IT stocks. Private sector banks, including IndusInd Bank and Bandhan Bank, remained under pressure on concerns over margins and asset quality. IT majors slipped amid muted global tech sentiment and cautious outlook commentary. Aviation stocks, led by InterGlobe Aviation (IndiGo), declined after recent profit concerns and rising operational costs weighed on sentiment.

Mid-cap and small-cap stocks traded mixed, reflecting selective risk appetite. Overall market breadth remained slightly negative, indicating lack of broad-based buying.

Going ahead, analysts expect markets to remain range-bound in the near term, with movements driven by earnings results, global market trends, currency movement and expectations around the Union Budget.

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Indian equity markets staged a strong rebound on Thursday, where BSE Sensex advanced more than 300 points, while the Nifty 50 moved above the 25,250 level, offering relief to investors after recent volatility.

The recovery was driven by improved global sentiment following signs of easing geopolitical tensions and a pullback in trade-related concerns. Asian markets traded higher, tracking overnight gains on Wall Street, which helped lift risk appetite across emerging markets, including India.

On the domestic front, buying interest was seen across sectors, supported by selective corporate earnings and stock-specific triggers. Eternal emerged as one of the top gainers, rising sharply after reporting strong quarterly results. Mahindra & Mahindra and Adani Ports also traded higher, gaining around 2 per cent each on firm demand and positive sector outlook. Energy and aviation stocks, including Waaree Energies and InterGlobe Aviation (IndiGo), also attracted investor interest.

However, gains were capped by weakness in select banking and consumer stocks. ICICI Bank slipped amid profit-booking after recent gains, while retail-focused stock Trent also traded lower. Other defensive names saw mixed movement as investors remained cautious despite the broader rebound.

Market participants described the session as a relief rally following sharp losses earlier in the week, noting that investors continued to remain selective. Analysts said the sustainability of the rebound would depend on continued stability in global markets, progress on corporate earnings and upcoming macroeconomic cues.

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Indian equities extended losses for a second session on Tuesday, January 20, with the BSE Sensex shedding over 350 points and the Nifty 50 breaching the 25,500 level. Weak global cues, including US tariff tensions reigniting trade-war fears, combined with mixed Q3 earnings and a depreciating rupee, fueled investor caution and sustained foreign selling pressure.

Markets opened flat despite ambivalent GIFT Nifty signals but quickly faced broad-based selling, led by heavyweights in financials and IT sectors. Sideline positioning dominated as participants navigated earnings volatility and fragile international sentiment.

Bright spots emerged in renewables and select industrials. Tata Capital rallied on robust quarterly profit growth before profit-taking curbed gains. ACME Solar climbed after commissioning a Gujarat wind project, underscoring momentum in India’s green energy push. Bajaj Electricals also drew buyers on positive wires and cables updates.

Countering these, LTIMindtree plunged on an 11% net profit drop for the December quarter, blamed on one-off costs. Asian Paints and Bajaj Finance lagged sharply, capping any rebound and amplifying benchmark declines.

Broader markets stayed muted, with buying confined to news-driven names. Safe-haven gold and silver hit record highs amid risk-off flows globally. Eyes remain on crude oil, forex swings, and geopolitics for near-term direction.

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Markets opened on a weak note on Monday, as global trade concerns and mixed corporate earnings weighed on investor sentiment. The BSE Sensex fell over 500 points in early trade, while the Nifty 50 slipped below the 25,550 mark, tracking negative global cues.

Markets turned cautious after renewed fears of trade tensions following comments from US President Donald Trump on possible tariff hikes. This led to selling pressure across global equity markets and prompted investors to reduce exposure to risk-heavy assets.

On the sectoral front, banking, energy and real estate stocks were among the biggest losers. Heavyweights such as Reliance Industries and ICICI Bank declined 2–3 percent, dragging the benchmark indices lower. ICICI Bank shares slipped after reporting a weaker-than-expected quarterly performance, while Reliance faced selling pressure despite stable earnings, as investors booked profits.

Other major losers included stocks from the PSU banking and metal space, as concerns over global growth and foreign fund outflows persisted. Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) remained net sellers, adding to market weakness, while Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) offered limited support.

However, losses were partially capped by gains in IT and pharmaceutical stocks. Shares of leading IT companies moved higher as the rupee weakened slightly against the US dollar, improving export earnings outlook. Select pharma stocks also gained on expectations of steady demand and defensive buying.

In individual stock action, Bharat Coking Coal Ltd (BCCL) made a strong debut on the stock exchanges, listing at a premium to its issue price. The positive listing reflected healthy investor demand for quality public sector offerings, even amid broader market volatility.

In the broader market, mid-cap and small-cap indices also traded lower, indicating cautious investor mood across segments. Market experts said volatility may remain elevated in the near term due to global economic uncertainties, earnings announcements and geopolitical developments.

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On Thursday, the BSE Sensex surged more than 700 points, while the Nifty50 moved above the 25,850 mark, reflecting improved investor sentiment in early trade.

IT stocks led the gains after upbeat quarterly earnings and guidance from Infosys, which sparked a rally across the sector. Shares of Wipro also traded higher, while buying interest was seen in metal and PSU stocks, with Hindalco and NTPC among the notable gainers. Banking and financial stocks provided additional support to the broader market.

In contrast, healthcare stocks underperformed. Cipla and Apollo Hospitals Enterprise were among the top losers, facing selling pressure amid stock-specific concerns. Some defensive stocks also lagged the broader market trend.

Overall market breadth remained positive, with advances outnumbering declines on the BSE. Analysts said the rally was driven by earnings optimism, steady foreign fund inflows, and expectations of policy continuity, though they cautioned that volatility could persist as investors track global developments and upcoming corporate results.

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Indian stock markets opened on a weak note on Wednesday, where the BSE Sensex fell over 100 points in early trade, while the Nifty50 slipped below the 25,700 level. Signals from GIFT Nifty had already suggested a muted start for the domestic markets.

Global markets provided limited support, with Asian stocks trading mixed to weak. This, along with continued selling by foreign institutional investors (FIIs), kept pressure on Indian equities. However, buying by domestic institutional investors (DIIs) helped prevent a sharper decline.

Among key stocks, Infosys traded lower as investors remained cautious ahead of its quarterly results. Shares of HDFC AMC and Groww were also among the early losers due to stock-specific concerns.

On the positive side, ICICI Lombard gained in early trade, supported by buying interest after recent business updates. Waaree Renewable also saw some buying interest, bucking the broader weak trend.

Market analysts said the Nifty is facing resistance at higher levels and may remain volatile in the short term. They advised investors to stay cautious and focus on stock-specific opportunities rather than broad market buying.

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Markets traded volatile on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, as investors remained cautious amid mixed global cues and stock-specific action. The Sensex swung between gains and losses, while the Nifty 50 hovered near the 25,800 mark for most of the session.

After opening on a positive note, benchmark indices erased early gains due to selling pressure in IT and FMCG stocks. At the day’s low, the Sensex slipped over 200 points, while the Nifty briefly dipped below 25,750 before recovering partially.

Metal and energy stocks provided some support, helping limit deeper losses. Market participants remained selective ahead of key earnings announcements and continued to track global market trends.

Among the top gainers, Coal India, Hindalco Industries and Tata Steel rose on strong buying interest. Asian Paints and Trent also ended higher, supported by steady demand.

On the other hand, Eicher Motors, Titan Company and Bharat Electronics were among the major losers. Stocks such as Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles and Eternal also traded lower, dragged by profit-booking and weak sentiment in select sectors.

In the broader market, mid-cap and small-cap stocks showed mixed performance, with advances and declines evenly matched. Sectorally, metal and energy indices outperformed, while IT and FMCG indices underperformed.

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Indian equity markets closed higher on Monday, as the BSE Sensex settled 302 points higher, while the NSE Nifty50 ended above the 25,750 mark, supported by late buying in metal and select consumer stocks.

Markets opened on a weak note and remained under pressure for most of the day. The Sensex had fallen over 700 points during intraday trade, and the Nifty slipped below 25,500, as investors stayed cautious amid mixed global cues and ongoing earnings announcements. However, sentiment improved sharply in the second half, helping benchmarks recover most of their losses by the close.

At the end of the session, the Sensex closed near 83,878, while the Nifty finished around 25,790. The rebound was driven largely by strength in metal stocks, which saw strong buying interest after recent corrections.

Among the top gainers, Coal India surged over 3 percent, emerging as the best-performing Nifty stock. Tata Steel and Asian Paints also gained nearly 3 percent each, supported by buying in commodities and expectations of stable demand. Other metal stocks such as JSW Steel and Hindalco Industries also ended higher, lifting the broader sector.

On the downside, IT and auto stocks faced selling pressure. Infosys slipped over 1 percent, reflecting continued caution around global technology spending. Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, Bajaj Finance, Bajaj Auto, and Eicher Motors also ended lower, limiting the overall market upside.

Sectorally, metal and select consumer stocks outperformed, while IT, banking, and auto sectors showed mixed trends. Investors continued to assess quarterly earnings, including results from major IT companies, which remained a key focus during the session.

Global cues were mixed, with Asian markets trading unevenly and investors tracking developments related to international trade and macroeconomic data. The Indian rupee remained largely stable against the US dollar, offering little directional cue to equities.

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Indian equity benchmarks extended their losing streak on Monday, BSE Sensex declined by over 400 points, while the NSE Nifty 50 slipped below the 25,600 mark, as selling pressure dominated most sectors.

The market opened lower and remained under pressure through early trade, tracking mixed trends in Asian markets and cautious signals from U.S. stock futures. Investor sentiment remained subdued amid concerns over global economic growth, interest rate uncertainty, and geopolitical risks, prompting risk-averse positioning.

Market volatility increased sharply, with the India VIX moving higher, reflecting growing nervousness among traders. Sector-wise, banking, real estate, auto and consumer discretionary stocks led the decline, dragging the broader indices lower. IT stocks also traded mixed as investors weighed demand outlook and currency movements.

Among individual stocks, Ola Electric emerged as a major loser, falling around 4% after reports of a stake sale by a key investor dampened sentiment. Tejas Networks plunged sharply after posting weak quarterly results marked by a steep fall in revenue and widening losses. Signatureglobal also remained under pressure, sliding closer to its 52-week low amid concerns over growth guidance.

On the other hand, a few stocks managed to buck the weak market trend. IREDA shares gained after the state-owned lender reported a strong rise in quarterly profit and revenue, supported by higher loan disbursements. Avenue Supermarts, the parent company of DMart, advanced after reporting better-than-expected earnings, offering some support on an otherwise weak trading day.

In the broader market, mid-cap and small-cap stocks also faced selling pressure, with declines outnumbering advances, indicating widespread weakness.

In currency markets, the rupee traded lower against the US dollar, reflecting continued foreign institutional investor ouniftytflows and global risk-off sentiment.

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On Friday, the BSE Sensex slipped over 200 points, while the Nifty 50 traded below the 25,850 mark in early deals, as selling pressure emerged across metals, IT and energy stocks.

Markets started the session on a subdued note as investors remained wary of global uncertainties, including concerns around US trade policies and geopolitical risks. Early gains seen at the open were quickly pared as profit booking set in and risk appetite weakened.

Market breadth was negative, with declines outpacing advances. Hindalco Industries, ONGC, Wipro, Tech Mahindra and Jio Financial Services were among the key laggards, dragging the benchmarks lower. Metal and IT stocks faced notable pressure amid concerns over global demand and margins.

On the positive side, select stocks showed resilience. Eternal rose on the back of favourable brokerage commentary, while SBI Life Insurance, ICICI Bank and Bajaj Finance traded higher, offering limited support to the indices.

The rupee weakened against the US dollar, adding to investor caution. Analysts expect markets to remain range-bound in the near term, with global cues and stock-specific triggers likely to drive movements through the session.

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