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On January 21, five Nifty500 stocks gaining over 3% featured in the RSI Trending Up scan, based on StockEdge data. An RSI move above 50 from lower levels signals strengthening momentum, reflecting improving sentiment and rising buying interest. Traders track such setups for potential near-term upside opportunities.

Oil prices saw a slight increase as President Trump eased trade war fears by stepping back from tariff threats over Greenland. This de-escalation supports global economic outlook and oil demand. Additionally, hopes for no further U.S. military action in Iran, coupled with supply disruptions in Kazakhstan, are also influencing the market, though rising U.S.

The U.S. dollar held its ground against major currencies. President Trump withdrew tariff threats on European NATO nations regarding Greenland. This move eased market fears. The Swiss franc retreated from a three-week high. Gold also fell from its peak. The Australian dollar reached a 15-month high. The yen remained under pressure.

Precious metals experienced a retreat on Thursday as geopolitical tensions eased following President Trump's de-escalation of tariff threats and proposals concerning Greenland. A firmer dollar also contributed to the price decline. Traders are now awaiting key U.S. economic data for further direction on monetary policy.

9 stocks signal a bullish trend shift as they decisively cross above their 200-day moving averages, indicating improving long-term momentum.

Shayona Engineering's IPO opens for subscription on Thursday. The company enters the SME primary market with a flat grey market premium. This suggests muted expectations for immediate listing gains. The IPO aims to raise Rs 14.86 crore through a fresh issue of shares. Investors will watch for execution capabilities and margin sustainability.

Hannah Joseph Hospital's Rs 42 crore IPO opens Thursday with a flat grey market premium, indicating cautious investor sentiment. The issue, priced between Rs 67 and Rs 70, aims to raise funds for expansion, including a radiation oncology center. The hospital, operating in Madurai since 2011, reported steady financial growth.

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Armour Security India is poised for its NSE SME debut with muted grey market sentiment, showing a 0% premium. The Rs 26.51 crore IPO, fully a fresh issue, saw modest subscription of 1.82 times. The private security and facility management firm, serving diverse sectors nationwide, plans to utilize IPO funds for working capital, equipment, and debt repayment.

Many companies will announce their December quarter results today. IndiGo's earnings are expected to be mixed. Revenue is predicted to grow, but profits may fall. This is due to higher costs and lower ticket prices. Other key companies like Adani Green and DLF will also share their financial performance. Investors are watching these announcements closely for market direction.

Wall Street surged on Wednesday, with the S&P 500 posting its largest one-day gain in two months. Investors celebrated the averted U.S. tariffs on European allies, stemming from a framework agreement on Greenland. This positive news contrasted sharply with the previous day's selloff, boosting all major benchmarks.

Indian equities declined for a third straight session, with stock-specific action anticipated from major company earnings. Analysts foresee a sideways trading range for the Nifty, influenced by ongoing results and global sentiment. The India VIX surged, reflecting increased market fear, while the rupee hit an all-time low against the dollar amid foreign fund outflows.

Markets closed lower amid weak cues, with the Nifty nearing its 200 DEMA. Select heavyweight stocks may offer short-term relief due to oversold conditions. Companies like Eternal, IndiGo, and Dr Reddy's are in focus due to Q3 results and news developments.

Asian stocks rose, mirroring Wall Street's gains, as President Trump's comments on a framework deal regarding Greenland eased market concerns. Precious metals retreated, with gold and silver falling. The US president's remarks signaled a de-escalation of geopolitical and trade tensions, leading to a return of risk appetite in equities.

Investors are exploring Power Finance Corporation zero coupon bonds for diversification. These bonds offer attractive post-tax returns, surpassing bank deposits and tax-free bonds. With falling interest rates, there is potential for capital appreciation in the coming years. The issue is currently open for subscription, providing an opportunity to lock in gains.

India is taking a strong stance against privacy cryptocurrencies. The Financial Intelligence Unit has directed crypto exchanges to stop dealing in these virtual assets. This move aims to curb money laundering and mask transaction trails. Privacy coins like Monero and Zcash use advanced cryptography to hide user identities and transaction details. This directive could significantly impact trading on recognized platforms.

The Reserve Bank of India sold dollars in November. This action aimed to manage the Indian rupee's value. The rupee saw depreciation last year. India's currency's real effective exchange rate also decreased. This rate reflects the rupee's strength against other major currencies. The figures show a shift in the rupee's standing.

India experienced a slight dip in gross FDI to $6.4 billion in November, while net FDI saw a reduced outflow of $446 million. Singapore, Mauritius, the US, and the UK were major contributors to outward FDI, primarily directed towards manufacturing, financial, insurance, and business services sectors.

UTI Asset Management reported a profit after tax of 138 crore for the December 2025 quarter. This figure remained largely stable compared to the previous year. Sequentially, profits saw a significant increase of 29%. Revenue from operations also grew by 24% to 517 crore. However, UTI AMC shares experienced a decline of 6.62%.

Kalyan Jewellers' shares plummeted over 12% on Wednesday, marking their steepest single-day fall in three years and extending a nine-session losing streak. Investors are nervous due to concerns about a mutual fund potentially reducing its stake, coupled with an increase in promoter share pledging. Margin calls also contributed to the significant decline.

FMCG companies anticipate mid-single to low-double-digit revenue growth in the December quarter, fueled by volume increases, easing GST disruptions, and stable pricing. Resilient rural demand and portfolio premiumization are key drivers, with ITC and HUL expected to show healthy improvements. Nestle India is poised for double-digit revenue growth as post-GST normalization continues.

Foreign investors withdrew 22,420 crore from Indian markets in early January 2026. The FMCG sector saw the largest sell-off, losing shares worth 6,128 crore. Financial services and IT also experienced outflows. Investors are reportedly sensitive to high valuations in FMCG. Metals and mining was the only sector to see significant foreign buying.

Major Wall Street banks are pushing back on some of President Donald Trump's ideas for lowering the U.S. cost of living ahead of mid-term elections, while suggesting others in an effort to shape policy, sources familiar with the discussions said.

The infrastructure to develop and power generative artificial intelligence models will require further rillions of dollars in investment, the head of top AI chipmaker Nvidia said Wednesday.

Netflix's co-CEOs found themselves in an unusual position after the company's latest earnings report: on the backfoot. The streaming pioneer's decision to plunk down nearly $83 billion on Warner Bros' assets marks a significant departure from the company's long-standing mantra: build, don't buy.

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon warned on Wednesday that a proposal to cap credit card interest rates would amount to economic disaster, while U.S. President Donald Trump doubled down on the idea and said he was asking Congress to approve the move.

Homebuyers' body FPCE has demanded that the government in the upcoming Budget provide interest subsidy on home loans to people purchasing affordable and mid-income housing.

Real estate consultant Anarock on Wednesday said that at least 126 land deals totalling 3,772 acres were closed last year for the development of housing, commercial, mixed-use, warehousing and data centre projects.

U.S. construction spending increased more than expected in October, likely reflecting home renovations, with activity elsewhere weak.

Indian markets stayed volatile as global risks, weak banking and IT earnings, and a falling rupee hurt sentiment. Late value buying trimmed losses, while analysts warned volatility may persist, with selective accumulation opportunities emerging amid resilient domestic demand ahead soon.

BNP Paribas sold 60 lakh RBL Bank shares via a bulk deal, reducing its stake, while BofA Securities bought in. The transaction came amid recent stock weakness, despite strong one-year returns, improved asset quality, and robust profit growth.

MakeMyTrips Q3 net profit fell 73% to $7.3 million as finance costs surged after its capital raise, even as revenues, operating profit and hotel bookings grew, aided by portfolio diversification and AI-led efficiency initiatives despite slower domestic air travel growth.

The Indian rupee hit a record low as global risk aversion, yen carry trade unwinding, and foreign outflows pressured markets, while the RBI stayed absent, allowing losses to deepen amid rising Japanese yields and selling in local stocks and bonds.

Nifty extended its decline for a third session, slipping below the 200-DMA intraday amid selling in financials and consumer stocks. Analysts warn of near-term volatility, highlighting key support and resistance levels and recommending Dalmia Bharat and CreditAccess Grameen.

U.S. stocks staged a modest recovery on Wednesday after the sharpest equities selloff in three months, as investors digested President Donald Trump's speech at Davos, including a fresh push to acquire Greenland.

SEBI reprimanded Ankur Jain of Winway Research for multiple regulatory breaches, including routing client funds through employee accounts, charging overlapping fees, failing to maintain call records, and not resolving SCORES complaints, rejecting his defense explanations.

Nasdaq-listed online travel service provider, MakeMyTrip Ltd on Wednesday reported a 14.47 per cent rise in adjusted net profit to USD 51.4 million in the third quarter ended December 2025.

Jindal Stainless on Wednesday posted 26 per cent year-on-year growth in consolidated net profit to Rs 828 crore in December quarter FY26, driven by increased sales.

Indian markets fell for the third consecutive session as financials and consumer stocks faced selling pressure. Eternal, MRPL, CreditAccess Grameen, and IndiaMart gained sharply, while Kalyan Jewellers and Tata Communications declined despite strong quarterly earnings.

HPCL reported a sharp rise in Q3 profit on stronger refining margins, higher crude throughput and steady fuel sales growth. Revenue also increased sequentially, supported by record refinery utilisation and network expansion across retail outlets and LPG distribution.

Gold and silver in India are trading at unusually high premiums over global prices as traders price in fears of a customs duty hike in the Union Budget, triggering sharp MCX, ETF gains and arbitrage distortions despite a bullish long-term outlook.

Ten large-cap stocks, including ITC and Siemens Energy India, hit fresh 52-week lows as market weakness dragged several names down up to 20% over the past month.

Dhanlaxmi Bank posted a 20% YoY rise in Q3 net profit to Rs 24 crore despite higher provisions. Total income grew 21%, while pre-provision operating profit jumped 52% to Rs 41 crore. Asset quality improved with gross NPAs falling to 2.36%. Shares closed 1.7% lower at Rs 24.50.

IndiGo is expected to report a mixed set of numbers for the December quarter, with brokerages pencilling in steady revenue growth but a year-on-year decline in profitability as yields soften and cost pressures remain elevated.

Vedanta has created one of Indias widest employee-wealth programmes, generating Rs 2,500 crore in benefits over five years through ultra-low-priced ESOPs. Its latest Rs 500 crore grant brings 1,200 employeesmany freshersinto the shareholder fold. With 40% workforce coverage.

Indias economy appears to be bottoming out, but Nuvama warns FY27 Budget support may be modest. While fiscal consolidation could pause and capex rise, limited stimulus and global headwinds may restrain earnings recovery and keep markets defensively positioned.

Indian government bonds drew fresh buying interest on Wednesday, with traders adding positions on expectations the Reserve Bank of India may extend its liquidity support through additional open-market operations and secondary market buying.