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Infosys, one of India’s leading IT services companies, is set to announce its third-quarter results for FY26 on January 14, 2026. The company is expected to report moderate growth in revenue and net profit, while deal wins and seasonal trends in the second half of the year will be closely watched by analysts and investors.

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Gold prices steadied near record levels as markets digested ongoing turmoil in Iran and political pressure on the Federal Reserve. Trump announced plans for a 25 percent tariff on nations doing business with Iran to isolate Tehran economically. While oil prices rose on supply risks, copper slid as expectations for rate cuts eased following comments from JP Morgan. Palm oil futures gained on strong export data as investors await key U.S. inflation figures for the next market move.

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Shares of HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank continued to show mixed technical and valuation trends, even as brokerages maintained positive ratings on both lenders. HDFC Bank is trading at a 10–12 per cent discount to ICICI Bank, with experts highlighting FY27 as a potential recovery year.

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The BSE Sensex slipped 250.48 points, or 0.30 per cent, to close at 83,627.69, while the NSE Nifty 50 declined 57.95 points, or 0.22 per cent, to settle at 25,732.30.

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CLSA has released a positive report on HDFC Bank, highlighting attractive valuations after the recent correction. According to the brokerage, the challenges faced by the bank are temporary in nature and largely linked to post-merger adjustments. CLSA expects a gradual improvement in operational performance, driven by better cost control and stable credit growth. The report indicates that HDFC Bank’s core pre-provision operating profit could improve by 5–7 percent in the coming period. With uncertainties easing, CLSA believes investor confidence may return, supporting a potential upside in the stock. Strong fundamentals, a robust balance sheet, and leadership in the banking sector continue to make HDFC Bank a preferred long-term play.

HDFC Bank core profit seen rising 5–7%: CLSA

A fresh update has emerged regarding the India-US Trade Deal, citing sources familiar with the matter. As per sources, no official discussion has taken place so far today between India and the United States on the trade agreement. However, the government continues to closely monitor developments. At the same time, India is keeping a close watch on the tariffs imposed by the US on countries trading with Iran. These tariff measures under the Trump administration could have implications for global trade and India’s strategic interests. Sources indicate that concerned departments may initiate discussions with key stakeholders, including exporters and industry representatives, to assess the potential impact and chart out future steps. The government aims to safeguard India’s trade interests amid rising geopolitical and tariff-related uncertainties. While official talks on the India-US deal are awaited, backend consultations and strategic evaluations are ongoing. Market participants remain focused on policy signals, as any update could influence trade sentiment and broader market outlook.

India closely tracking US tariffs on Iran-linked trade

Ahead of Union Budget 2026, investors are actively searching for strong stock opportunities to build a high-quality portfolio. Budget expectations, policy continuity, and government focus on growth-driven sectors are likely to create meaningful investment opportunities. In this context, Enam Ventures expert Vijay Chopra has shared his Budget My Pick, highlighting a stock with strong fundamentals and long-term growth potential. According to him, budget-related volatility often creates attractive entry points for long-term investors. The recommended stock stands out due to its solid balance sheet, earnings visibility, and alignment with potential budget priorities such as capital expenditure, infrastructure development, and economic growth initiatives. Experts believe that post-budget re-rating could deliver strong returns to disciplined investors. Budget My Pick is aimed at investors looking beyond short-term market noise and focusing on sustainable wealth creation. With Budget 2026 expected to reinforce India’s growth roadmap, selecting the right stock before the event could significantly enhance portfolio performance.

Budget 2026 buzz fuels hunt for quality stocks

Amid rising geopolitical tensions in Iran, India’s rice exporters have been advised to exercise extreme caution while conducting trade with the country. The Rice Association has issued a formal advisory urging members to prioritize advance payments and avoid risky credit arrangements. The advisory highlights concerns over payment security due to potential disruptions in Iran’s banking and financial systems. Exporters are strongly encouraged to route transactions only through RBI or DGFT approved mechanisms to reduce regulatory and financial risks. Iran has traditionally been an important market for Indian rice exports. However, evolving geopolitical uncertainties and sanctions-related risks make trade execution more complex. Experts warn that exporters relying on deferred payments may face higher chances of defaults or delays. This advisory serves as a preventive step to safeguard exporters’ interests and maintain compliance with Indian trade regulations. By following secure payment structures and authorized trade routes, exporters can mitigate exposure and ensure business continuity even in volatile global conditions.

Advance payments advised amid Iran geopolitical risks

Balu Forge Industries shares jumped sharply in Tuesday’s trade after the company said the Income Tax Department did not find any incriminating documents during a recent search operation.

Balu Forge Industries shares surge nearly 12% after tax search clears company

Amagi Media Labs IPO has opened for subscription with a price band of ₹343–361 per share and will remain open till January 16. The company operates in the ad-tech space, focusing on Connected TV and digital advertising solutions. With the rapid growth of OTT platforms and data-driven advertising, Amagi is positioned in a high-growth segment. Market expert Anil Singhvi highlights the company’s strong technology-driven business model and global client base as key positives. However, concerns remain around premium valuation, profitability consistency, and intense competition in the ad-tech sector. The IPO may attract long-term investors who are willing to take higher risk for future growth potential. Short-term listing gains could be limited due to rich pricing. Investors should carefully evaluate risk appetite before investing.

Amagi Media Labs IPO opens at ₹343–361 price band

Indian equity markets showed signs of stability after recent volatility, as Nifty and Bank Nifty managed to hold key support levels. According to Big Data insights by Anil Singhvi, the recent recovery suggests that selling pressure has eased for now, though market participants remain cautious. Midcap stocks witnessed a noticeable rebound, improving overall market breadth, while the Smallcap Index continued to underperform, indicating selective buying rather than broad-based optimism. Sectorally, FMCG and Energy stocks outperformed, while PSU Banks and Realty stocks traded with limited momentum. Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) remained cautious with marginal buying, whereas Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) continued to provide support. Globally, US markets hitting new lifetime highs added to positive sentiment. In commodities, crude oil climbed to a two-month high, raising inflation concerns, while gold and silver rallied sharply, reflecting increased demand for safe-haven assets. Overall, while immediate downside risks appear limited, markets will closely track global cues, FII flows, and commodity trends for confirmation of sustained upside.

Nifty, Bank Nifty hold key support amid volatility

Indian stock markets are set to trade cautiously as investors track key positive and negative triggers. Progress on trade deal discussions could act as a major sentiment booster if constructive signals emerge. Sector-specific buying and short covering in select heavyweight stocks may also provide temporary support to indices. However, persistent selling by Foreign Institutional Investors remains a key risk factor. Continued FII outflows can restrict upside momentum. Additionally, weakness in the Indian rupee may impact market sentiment due to concerns over inflation and capital outflows. Global cues such as US market trends, bond yields, dollar strength, and crude oil prices will play a crucial role in shaping today’s market direction. Traders are advised to stay selective, monitor global developments closely, and manage risk effectively.

Markets seen cautious as investors track key triggers

Phoenix Mills has emerged as the Stock of the Day following a strong quarterly business update. The company reported healthy operational performance driven by improved occupancy levels, robust retail footfalls, and stable rental income. These factors have strengthened investor confidence in the stock. From a trading perspective, Phoenix Mills futures offer a favorable risk-reward setup. Analysts believe continued momentum in the retail real estate segment, supported by rising consumer spending, could keep the stock in an upward trajectory. With defined stop-loss and multiple upside targets, the stock is attracting short-term traders as well as positional participants. However, traders should closely monitor broader market trends and sectoral cues while maintaining strict risk management.

Phoenix Mills futures offer favourable risk-reward

IT stocks are back in focus after the quarterly results of TCS and HCL Technologies. TCS reported results largely in line with expectations, with stable margins and no major disappointment. While near-term growth remains moderate, management commentary and guidance stayed strong, supporting long-term sentiment. This has opened a trading opportunity in TCS futures with defined risk. HCL Tech, on the other hand, delivered comparatively stronger results. Robust revenue growth and stable operational performance have raised hopes of a valuation re-rating. Analysts believe HCL Tech could outperform peers in the short to medium term, making it attractive for traders and investors. Overall, selective opportunities are emerging in IT stocks, provided global cues and risk management are closely monitored.

TCS futures present defined-risk trading opportunity

Investors are closely watching today’s stock market to identify which sector and stock can deliver strong returns. Heavyweight stocks like HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and Reliance Industries are in focus due to sector-specific triggers and broader market sentiment. According to market expert Anil Singhvi, selective buying opportunities may emerge in private banking stocks backed by stable credit growth and improving asset quality. HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank remain key players in the banking sector, while Reliance Industries continues to influence market direction through its energy, retail, and telecom businesses. Volatility in crude oil prices and global cues may drive short-term movements in RIL. Experts advise investors to focus on stock selection rather than chasing the broader market and to manage risk carefully while trading.

Banking, energy, retail cues to guide heavyweight moves

The United States has intensified economic pressure on Iran by announcing a 25 percent tariff on trade with the country. This move by US President Donald Trump has increased global market uncertainty and raised concerns across equity, commodity, and currency markets. Since Iran is a major oil exporter, the tariff could impact crude oil supply and prices, leading to higher volatility in global markets. For India, rising crude oil prices may put pressure on inflation, the rupee, and overall market sentiment. Market expert Anil Singhvi warns that such geopolitical developments pose higher risks for traders holding overnight positions, as sudden news flow can trigger sharp gap-up or gap-down openings. Sectors like oil &amp; gas, aviation, metals, and chemicals may remain volatile. Investors are advised to stay cautious, track global cues closely, and manage risk effectively.

Trump move raises global market uncertainty

Indian stock markets are set for action as several key stocks remain in focus today under the “Stock In News” segment. ICICI Lombard, HCL Technologies, and TCS are expected to witness heightened activity due to company-specific updates and sector-related developments. Insurance sector trends, management commentary, and growth outlook will be closely tracked in ICICI Lombard. Meanwhile, IT majors HCL Tech and TCS are under the spotlight amid global technology spending trends, deal pipeline updates, and currency movements. Even minor news can trigger sharp moves in IT stocks, making them crucial for both traders and investors. Market participants are also watching institutional flows and global cues, which could further influence sentiment. Overall, these stocks are likely to play an important role in shaping today’s market direction.

HCL Tech, TCS tracked amid global IT spending cues

After a strong recovery in the previous session, Indian stock markets are now focused on whether the bullish momentum can continue today. The outlook for Nifty and Bank Nifty will largely depend on key technical support and resistance levels. According to market expert Anil Singhvi, holding above crucial support zones could open the door for further upside, while failure to sustain may lead to profit booking. Bank Nifty will play a critical role in determining overall market sentiment, as banking stocks often lead market trends. Global market cues, crude oil prices, and currency movements are also expected to influence today’s trade. Traders are advised to keep a close watch on technical levels before taking fresh positions, as volatility may remain high in the short term.

Nifty, Bank Nifty levels key for today’s trend

Stock Market Today: The BSE Sensex rose 263.10 points, or 0.31 per cent, to 84,141.27, after opening at 84,079.32.

Stock Market Today: Sensex gains 250 pts; Nifty tests 25,900—HCLTech, Eternal top gainers

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Infosys, one of India’s leading IT services companies, is set to announce its third-quarter results for FY26 on January 14, 2026. The company is expected to report moderate growth in revenue and net profit, while deal wins and seasonal trends in the second half of the year will be closely watched by analysts and investors.
 
 

Shares of HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank continued to show mixed technical and valuation trends, even as brokerages maintained positive ratings on both lenders. HDFC Bank is trading at a 10–12 per cent discount to ICICI Bank, with experts highlighting FY27 as a potential recovery year.
 

The BSE Sensex slipped 250.48 points, or 0.30 per cent, to close at 83,627.69, while the NSE Nifty 50 declined 57.95 points, or 0.22 per cent, to settle at 25,732.30.
 

CLSA has released a positive report on HDFC Bank, highlighting attractive valuations after the recent correction. According to the brokerage, the challenges faced by the bank are temporary in nature and largely linked to post-merger adjustments. CLSA expects a gradual improvement in operational performance, driven by better cost control and stable credit growth. The report indicates that HDFC Bank’s core pre-provision operating profit could improve by 5–7 percent in the coming period. With uncertainties easing, CLSA believes investor confidence may return, supporting a potential upside in the stock. Strong fundamentals, a robust balance sheet, and leadership in the banking sector continue to make HDFC Bank a preferred long-term play.

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Geopolitical tensions continue to be the main drivers of the prices of gold and silver. Trump raised the tension by imposing 25 per cent tariffs on countries trading with Iran, while at the same time, he was hinting at possible military action as protests in Iran got worse.

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In the domestic market, gold is currently trading around Rs 1,41,970 per 10 grams or up by 2.27 per cent. Whereas in the international market, the yellow metal is trading at $4,608.43 per troy ounce with a rise of 2.21 per cent today.

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Analysts say that the launch may offer domestic traders more options to trade in the commodity against global uncertainties.

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MCX silver had already fallen by Rs 11,700 per kilogram, touching a low of Rs 2,47,100. At present, silver is trading near Rs 2,42,330 per kg, which is almost Rs 18,000 lower than its all-time high of Rs 2,59,692 per kg made on January 7, 2026.&nbsp;

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The Indian market is under close watch as the 2026 annual rebalancing of commodity indices begins, running from January 8 to 14, 2026.

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The outlook for the silver price in 2026 is going to be bullish but volatile. If the demand along with global factors, remains strong, silver may touch Rs 3 lakh per kg, but careful trading and patience will be the traits of investors.&nbsp;

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Gold prices edged higher and traded near a one-week high. In the previous session, gold had climbed nearly 3 per cent and moved close to record levels.

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Commodities

The rupee lost ground versus the US dollar during November due to the dollar's strength, limited foreign portfolio investment, and the ambiguity of the India-US trade negotiations.

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USD vs INR: Traditionally, a falling rupee would trigger immediate RBI intervention. Dollars would be sold to support the rupee and curb volatility. This time, however, RBI is staying on the sidelines. Governor Sanjay Malhotra made it clear during the December 5 policy announcement that the central bank will no longer defend a particular exchange rate.

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USD vs INR: The local currency opened at 90.35 per dollar. It strengthened marginally to 90.32 before slipping to 90.44 in early deals. The rupee had closed at 90.41 in the previous session.

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On December 16, the rupee tumbled below the 91 mark against the US dollar for the first time ever. Market guru Anil Singhvi has explained the key reasons behind rupee depreciation.&nbsp;

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The rupee fell 9 paise to touch a record low of 91.18 against the dollar in early deals. The local currency remained under pressure due to sustained foreign institutional investor (FII) outflows and the absence of any major breakthrough in the India–US trade talks.

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The domestic currency touched an all-time low of 90.89 against the greenback in early trade, weighed down by sustained dollar strength and cautious sentiment among investors.

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Currency & Bonds

Bharat Coking Coal IPO: BCCL is India’s largest producer of coking coal and accounted for 58.5 per cent of the total domestic coking coal production in FY25. The company holds estimated coking coal reserves of 7.91 billion tonnes, representing about 21.5 per cent of the country’s total coking coal resources. Its IPO is entirely an OFS with no fresh issue component.

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Amagi Media Labs’ initial public offering (IPO) opened for public subscription today, January 13, and will remain open till January 16.&nbsp;Market expert Anil Singhvi, Managing Editor at Zee Business, said the company has a unique business model and no listed peer in India.&nbsp;

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The initial public offering (IPO) of Bharat Coking Coal Ltd (BCCL), a subsidiary of Coal India Ltd, continued to attract strong investor interest on the second day of subscription.&nbsp;Market expert and Zee Business Managing Editor, Anil Singhvi, said the biggest positive for Bharat Coking Coal is its strong parentage.

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The NSE has been seeking clearance for its IPO for several years, following governance concerns and controversies surrounding preferential access to its trading systems.

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Bharat Coking Coal Ltd (BCCL), a subsidiary of Coal India Ltd, has fixed a price band of Rs 21 to Rs 23 per share for its Rs 1,071-crore initial public offering (IPO), which will open for subscription on January 9 and close on January 13.

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The public bidding for Bharat Coking Coal's IPO will commence on January 9, 2026, and it will be open until January 13, 2026.&nbsp;&nbsp;A day before its primary-market launch, January 8, 2026, the IPO will then be available for anchor investment.

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Gujarat Kidney and Super Speciality operates seven mid-sized multi-speciality hospitals across Gujarat, with a total capacity of 490 beds. The company focuses on secondary and tertiary care services.&nbsp;Overall, the Gujarat-based healthcare company's public offer saw investors bid for 6.89 crore shares against the total shares on offer.

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NBFC IPOs saw aggregate subscriptions of nearly Rs 14.9 trillion, translating into 23x oversubscription, rivalling even capital goods and healthcare, it added.&nbsp;

NBFCs raise Rs 635 billion across 24 IPOs in 2025, accounting for 26.6% of total proceeds

SIP–SWP trick: A monthly SIP of Rs 21,100 can grow into a Rs 1 crore corpus in 15 years at 12 per cent returns. This corpus can then provide Rs 1 lakh per month for 26 years through SWP, with a final balance of about Rs 2.8 lakh.

SIP–SWP trick: Rs 1 Cr fund in 15 years, Rs 1 lakh monthly withdrawal for 26 years

FD vs&nbsp;RD vs&nbsp;Mutual funds vs Gold: Choosing between FD, RD, mutual funds and gold depends on risk tolerance, tax impact and time horizon. FDs and RDs offer safety but limited growth, mutual funds provide higher long-term returns with volatility, while gold adds stability and diversification. A balanced mix delivers the best outcome.

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AMFI Data:&nbsp;Gross fund mobilisation was Rs 14.66 lakh crore, while repurchases and redemptions were higher at Rs 15.33 lakh crore, leading to the overall net outflow. The industry had 1,908 schemes and 26.12 crore investor folios as of December 31, 2025.

AMFI Data: SIP inflows hit record Rs 31,002 crore in December 2025

SEBI has postponed the implementation of its additional incentive structure for mutual fund distributors to March 1, 2026, citing operational challenges flagged by the industry. The framework aims to encourage distributors to onboard new investors from B-30 cities and more women investors nationwide, offering an extra 1 per cent commission capped at Rs 2,000, subject to a one-year holding condition.

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The rise in SIP inflows came as investors increasingly relied on the staggered investment route amid market volatility, which helped to offset a decline in lump‑sum investments.

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SEBI said the IPO market remained robust after record fund mobilisation. A total of 22 companies raised around Rs 33,507 crore through IPOs on the NSE and BSE in November.

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India's mutual fund industry's assets under management (AUM) may surpass Rs 300 trillion by 2035, fuelled by digital adoption, rising participation from Gen Z, women, and households in smaller towns, as well as the shift toward long‑term investing through SIPs, a report showed on Tuesday.

Indian mutual fund industry's AUM projected to surpass Rs 300 trillion by 2035

India’s capital market infrastructure sector generated over Rs 700 billion in revenues in FY25, driven by record trading volumes and rising investor participation, a Jefferies report said. Mutual fund AUM is projected to grow from Rs 67 trillion in FY25 to Rs 103 trillion by FY28, while demat accounts could cross 300 million. Brokers and exchanges are expected to lead growth, supported by expanding product offerings and a young investor base that now forms about 40 per cent of the market.