GIFT Nifty Opening Update
GIFT Nifty opened today at 25,089.50. It is up 97.50 points (0.39%) from yesterday’s close of 25,090.00— so the trend is positive.
The Indian stock market is expected to have a flat-to-positive opening on Tuesday, January 27, following a holiday on Monday in observance of Republic Day. Asian markets exhibited a mixed performance on Tuesday in light of the continuing tariffs imposed by Trump; concurrently, the US stock market experienced a slight uptick on Monday. On Friday, the Indian stock market ended lower as investors engaged in profit booking amid ongoing geopolitical uncertainties, in anticipation of the Union Budget 2026 and mixed Q3 results. The Sensex experienced a decline of 770 points, representing a decrease of 0.94%, concluding the session at 81,537.70. Meanwhile, the Nifty 50 dropped by 241 points, or 0.95%, finishing at 25,048.65.
Indian equity markets concluded the week on a lackluster note, impacted by profit-taking, ongoing foreign institutional investor outflows, and revived worries regarding global trade disruptions due to U.S. tariff discussions. Early-week sentiment initially received a boost from earnings upgrades at Infosys and selective strength in banking stocks. However, these positives were soon eclipsed by earnings disappointments and lackluster results from sectoral peers. Escalating geopolitical and trade tensions—particularly surrounding the U.S. administration’s aggressive stance on Greenland and tariff threats—have further unsettled global markets, leading to a widespread sell-off across domestic equities,” stated Ponmudi R.
In light of current market conditions – Here is a compilation of stocks that could capture investor attention and are expected to experience movement today.
Equities to monitor:
- Vodafone Idea, Asian Paints, Tata Consumer Products, Marico, Motilal Oswal, and Vishal Mega Mart are set to be in the spotlight as these companies announce their Q3 results for 2026 today.
- HCL Technologies has revealed that it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Finergic Solutions, a company based in Singapore. This strategic move is intended to bolster its digital transformation capabilities within the wealth management sector, with the completion of the transaction anticipated by April 30.
- Axis Bank reported a 3% increase in standalone net profit for the December quarter, with earnings rising to Rs 6,490 crore compared to Rs 6,304 crore in the same quarter last year.
- Kotak Mahindra Bank reported a 4% increase in standalone net profit year-on-year, reaching Rs 3,446 crore in Q3 FY26, up from Rs 3,305 crore in the same quarter last year.
- PVR Inox, Marico has completely divested its stake in the gourmet popcorn brand 4700BC to Marico through an all-cash transaction valued at Rs 226.8 crore, marking the conclusion of its ten-year investment in the packaged foods sector.
- Torrent Pharma has disclosed that it has acquired an additional 2.36% stake in JB Chemicals, increasing its total equity ownership to 48.75%.
- MCX reported a remarkable 151% increase in consolidated net profit, reaching Rs 401 crore for the quarter ending December 31, 2026, compared to Rs 160 crore in the same period last year.
- Waaree Renewable Technologie is set to finalize a binding term sheet for the acquisition of approximately a 55% stake in Associated Power Structures for Rs 1,225 crore, utilizing a mix of primary and secondary transactions, pending due diligence and standard closing conditions.
- Pine Labs has formed a strategic partnership with Wio Bank, recognized as the leading digital financial services platform in the Middle East.
- Hindustan Copper has been selected as the leading bidder for the Baghwari-Khirkhori copper and associated mineral block located in Madhya Pradesh.