The Indian stock market is expected to commence on a careful note on Thursday, January 8, influenced by mixed signals from Asian markets. Initial signals from Gift Nifty indicated a sluggish opening, with the index positioned at 26,184—down approximately 42 points, or 0.16%, from its last closing value. On Wednesday, January 7, benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty 50 continued their downward trend for a third straight session, affected by mixed global signals. The Sensex declined by 102 points, representing a decrease of 0.12%, concluding at 84,961.14. Meanwhile, the Nifty 50 fell by 38 points, or 0.14%, finishing at 26,140.75. However, broader markets showed stronger performance, with the BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices increasing by 0.47% and 0.12%, respectively.
“Indian equity markets concluded today’s session with a subdued and cautious tone, as investors took a selective stance in response to mixed domestic and global signals. Market participation exhibited a pronounced stock-specific nature, with buying interest concentrated on companies demonstrating stable fundamentals and clear earnings visibility. Elevated geopolitical tensions and renewed tariff-related concerns continued to cap risk appetite and deter aggressive positioning,” stated Ponmudi R.
In light of current market conditions – Here is a compilation of stocks that could pique investor interest and are expected to show some activity today.
Equities to Monitor :
- Tata Steel shares will attract attention as the company announced on Wednesday, January 7, that it has achieved its ‘best-ever quarterly’ crude steel production of 6.34 million tonnes (mt) in Q3 FY26. The Tata firm has announced a 12% rise in production, reflecting growth on both a quarterly and year-on-year basis, largely attributed to increased output from the Jamshedpur and Kalinganagar facilities. For the nine months concluded in the December quarter of FY26, production increased by 6% year-over-year to approximately 17.2 million tons. “Enhanced production resulted in ‘best-ever quarterly’ deliveries, and Tata Steel India surpassed the ‘6 million tonne’ milestone for the first time,” the company stated in a regulatory filing.
- IRB Infrastructure and Developers has reported a 12% increase in its toll revenue, reaching Rs 754 crore in December 2025 compared to the previous year. IRB reported in an exchange filing on Wednesday that the revenue collection was Rs 675 crore in the same month last year. The collection encompasses revenues from two of its InvITs, specifically IRB InvIT Fund (Public InvIT) and IRB Infrastructure Trust (Private InvIT), as stated by the company.
- TARIL shares are set to attract attention as the company is scheduled to release its earnings for the December quarter (Q3 FY26) today.
- Gland Pharma has secured approval from the United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) for its Abbreviated New Drug Application concerning Olopatadine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution USP, 0.7% (OTC). The product demonstrates therapeutic equivalence to the reference listed drug (RLD), Pataday Once Daily Relief, 0.7%, produced by Alcon Laboratories Inc. (Alcon).
- Cipla provided a clarification regarding the reports concerning USFDA inspectional observations noted in Form 483 related to Pharmathen International S.A. (“Pharmathen”). The company announced that Pharmathen serves as its supply partner, responsible for the manufacturing of Lanreotide Injection for Cipla USA Inc., which is a wholly owned subsidiary of the company. According to media reports, the Form 483 that was made public on January 7, 2026, indicates that the USFDA carried out an inspection at Pharmathen’s manufacturing facility in Rodopi, Greece, from November 10, 2025, to November 21, 2025. After the inspection, Pharmathen was noted to have nine inspectional observations. At present, “the company is assessing the implications of the aforementioned event and will ensure that the stock exchanges are updated on any developments that could have a significant impact, in line with the relevant regulatory obligations,” Gland Pharma stated in its filing.
- HUDCO entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Chhattisgarh on January 7, 2026, in Nava Raipur, Chhattisgarh. According to this non-binding MoU, HUDCO is positioned to offer financial assistance of up to Rs 1 lakh crore over the next five years for the implementation of various housing and infrastructure projects in the State of Chhattisgarh.
- MOIL has been informed by the Government of India, via the Ministry of Steel, regarding the appointment of Shri Vishwanath Suresh as Chairman-cum-Managing Director on the Board of MOIL Limited. This appointment is effective from the date he assumes charge and will continue until his superannuation on August 31, 2030, or until further notice, whichever comes first.
- Adani Green – Adani Green Energy Twenty Five B Limited, a wholly-owned stepdown subsidiary of Adani Green Energy, has entered into a Power Consumption Agreement and a Tripartite Agreement for the supply of 20.8 MW of solar-wind hybrid power to Asahi India Glass Limited. The solar-wind hybrid power will be sourced from a 25 MW solar power plant and a 20.8 MW wind power plant, both situated in Khavda, Gujarat. Additionally, Adani Green Energy Twenty Five B Limited and Adani Renewable Energy Holding Four Limited entered into an investment agreement with Asahi India Glass Limited on January 07, 2026.
- Angel One is scheduled to conduct a board meeting on Thursday, January 15, to evaluate the proposal for a stock split and the declaration of the first interim dividend for the financial year 2025-26.
- Lemon Tree has provided a clarification regarding reports suggesting that Warburg Pincus might acquire a stake in the company. The company stated, “We hereby categorically clarify that no negotiations, discussions, agreements or proposals are ongoing or have been approved, as referred to in the media report, in relation to any acquisition by Warburg Pincus of shares of Lemon Tree Hotels Limited (“Company”), whether from APG Strategic RE Pool or otherwise, and no preferential allotment of shares by the company to Warburg Pincus is under consideration.” Accordingly, the statements in the media report suggesting acquisition of a stake in the company, a possible open offer, or preferential allotment by the company to Warburg Pincus are factually incorrect and misleading, it added.
- Zaggle Prepaid Services has finalized a partnership with Cubastion Consulting Private Limited. Zaggle will offer the option to acquire and lease mobile phones for the employees of Cubastion Consulting Private Limited through Zaggle’s Employee Purchase Programme.
- LG Electronics India – Based on current information, the three-month lock-in period concludes today. Up to 152 lakh shares, representing 2% of the equity, will be accessible for trading. According to the closing price on Wednesday, the valuation of these shares stands at approximately Rs 2,211 crore.
- Meesho announced that Megha Agarwal, General Manager – Business and a Senior Management Personnel of Meesho Limited, has submitted her resignation from the company’s services on January 07, 2026. The company announced that Milan Partani, currently serving as General Manager – User Growth and Content Commerce and Senior Management Personnel (“SMP”), will take on the additional responsibilities of General Manager – Commerce Platform while maintaining his role as SMP within the company. Kalpataru Projects International is approaching the final stages of divesting its complete interest in Vindhyachal Motorway Private Limited to Actis Atlantic Holdings.