Stock Market LIVE: Sensex rises 250 pts; Nifty above 25,200; Vedanta up 3%, Asian Paints down 6%

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Broader markets gained. Nifty SmallCap 100 index was up over 1 per cent, while Nifty MidCap 100 index was up 0.56 per cent

10:28 AM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Bikaji Foods shares jump 6% on posting Q3 results; PAT up 122% YoY

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Bikaji Foods International shares gained 5.9 per cent in trade, logging an intra-day high at ₹685 per share on BSE. The buying on the counter came after the company released its Q3 results. READ MORE 

10:18 AM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Shadowfax Technologies makes muted debut, lists at 9% discount

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Logistics solutions provider Shadowfax Technologies has made a disappointing debut on the Dalal Street amid an otherwise upbeat market. The company's shares opened at ₹112.60 on the NSE, a discount of ₹11.4 or 9.2 per cent from the issue price of ₹124. 

 

On the BSE as well, Shadowfax shares opened at ₹113, a discount of ₹11 or 9 per cent. Post-listing, the stock was trading nearly 4 per cent higher from the listing price. READ MORE 

10:00 AM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: 10 AM Update | Sesnex up 389 points; Nifty50 near 25,300

Stock Market LIVE Updates: 10 AM Update 

-- Sensex was trading at 82,246.42, up 388.94 points or 0.48 per cent

-- Nifty50 was trading at 25,294.45, up 119.05 points or 0.47 per cent 

9:51 AM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Asian Paints share tanks 7% post Q3 on uneven demand, weak growth outlook

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Asian Paints’ December-quarter performance has sharpened a familiar debate on Dalal Street – are strong margins enough when demand recovery remains uneven? While most brokerages agree that profitability is holding up better than expected, concerns around subdued volume growth, a cautious management commentary, and industry-level headwinds have tempered enthusiasm for the stock in the near term.

 

On the bourses, meanwhile, Asian Paints shares slid sharply, falling 6.62 per cent to an intraday low of ₹2,451 on the BSE, making it the top loser on the Sensex. At around 9:30 am, the stock was trading 5.72 per cent lower at ₹2,474.65, even as the Sensex rose 0.74 per cent to 82,460.44. READ MORE

9:38 AM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Kanohar Electricals files DRHP for IPO, eyes ₹300-crore via fresh issue

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Kanohar Electricals, a Meerut-based transformer manufacturer, has filed its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) with the market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) for its initial public offering (IPO). 

 

The proposed maiden public issue comprises a fresh issue of shares up to ₹300 crore and an offer for sale (OFS) up to 14.59 million shares by promoters K Sons Family Trust. READ MORE

9:27 AM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Tata Consumer Q3 review: Brokerages upbeat on execution-led growth story

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Brokerages have remained bullish on Tata Consumer Products’ medium-term story, citing that the business is becoming more execution-led and predictable, with growth increasingly coming from profitable core and faster-growing adjacencies (RTD, Sampann, etc.) rather than dependence on one category.

 

The company released its December quarter (Q3FY26) results on Tuesday, during market hours. However, at 9:18 AM, Tata Consumer share price was down 2.78 per cent at ₹1,154.9 per share on BSE. In comparison, BSE Sensex was up 0.53 per cent at 82,295.38. READ MORE

9:20 AM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sectoral markets update

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Here's how the sectoral indices on the NSE were faring after the markets opened for trading on Wednesday.

 

9:20 AM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: SMIDs trade higher

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Among the broader markets, Nifty Midcap100, and Nifty Smallcap100 indices traded higher by 0.53 per cent, and 0.82 per cent, respectively.

 

9:18 AM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sensex heatmap

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Here's a glance at the Sensex gainers and losers at the close after market opened on Wednesday. 

 

9:18 AM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sensex opens at 81,892

Stock Market LIVE Updates: The BSE Sensex started Wednesday's trading session at 81,892.36, up merely 34.88 points or 0.04 per cent. 

 

9:17 AM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Nifty opens above 25,250

Stock Market LIVE Updates: The NSE Nifty50 opened with gains of 83.45 points or 0.33 per cent at 25,258.85. 

 

9:12 AM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sensex adds 35 pts in pre-open

Stock Market LIVE Updates: The BSE Sensex added 34.88 points or 0.04 per cent to settle at 81,892.36 in pre-opening session on Wednesday.

 

9:09 AM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Nifty adds 83 pts in pre-open

Stock Market LIVE Updates: The NSE Nifty50 settled the pre-opening session at 25,258.85, higher by 83.45 points or 0.33 per cent.

 

9:06 AM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Rupee opens at 91.53 per dollar

Stock Market LIVE Updates: The Indian Rupee opened at 91.53 per dollar, against its previous close of 91.454 per dollar.

 

8:57 AM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Tata Motors Q3 Preview: Profit, revenue and key factors to watch

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles (Tata Motors) is set to announce its December quarter (Q3FY26) earnings on Thursday, January 29, 2026. Brokerages expect a strong quarter, driven by sharp volume growth in the standalone commercial vehicle (CV) business, operating leverage benefits and margin expansion. Analysts broadly anticipate double-digit growth in revenue, Ebitda and profit on a sequential basis. READ MORE

8:48 AM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Nestle Q3 preview: Profit & revenue may rise YoY; gross margin to contract

Stock Market LIVE Updates: FMCG major Nestle is slated to release its Q3FY26 results on Friday, January 30, 2026. Brokerages tracked by Business Standard estimate Nestle's net profit to average ₹745.25 crore, compared to ₹713.9 crore a year ago, up 4 per cent Y-o-Y. However, sequentially, the profit after tax (PAT) is expected to slip 1 per cent from ₹753.2 crore in Q2FY26 due to higher depreciation and finance cost, according to analysts. READ MORE

8:40 AM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: SBI MF launches quality focused thematic fund

Stock Market LIVE Updates: SBI Mutual Fund on Tuesday announced the launch of SBI Quality Fund, a thematic fund which will take a quality-oriented approach to investing. The scheme, which will be managed by Anup Upadhyay, also has the mandate to invest in Real Estate Investment Trusts. READ MORE

8:29 AM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sensex's worst 1-month pre-Budget run since 2016 signals weak optimism

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Investor expectations from the upcoming Union Budget appear subdued, as reflected in weak pre-Budget market performance. The benchmark Sensex is down nearly 4 per cent in January so far — its worst one-month return ahead of the Budget since 2016, according to data compiled by Business Standard. Muted corporate earnings, heavy foreign outflows, and elevated global uncertainty have weighed down markets. READ MORE

 

8:21 AM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Axis Bank Q3 show; analysts bullish on asset quality, loan growth

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Axis Bank stock surged 5.82 per cent to a fresh 52-week high of ₹1,333.50 on Tuesday, inching closer to its all-time high of ₹1,339.55, after the lender reported robust results for the Q3FY26. The private lender posted broad-based loan growth of 14.2 per cent Y-o-Y and 3.8 per cent Q-o-Q, driven by corporate, SME, and business banking segments, with retail growth remaining modest. READ MORE

8:12 AM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Vedanta Q3 Preview: What to expect from steel major in this quarter?

Stock Market LIVE Updates:  Vedanta is expected to post a strong set of consolidated results for the December quarter, led by higher volumes and firm base metal prices, according to brokerage estimates. The company is likely to announce its Q3 results on Thursday, January 29, 2026. Analysts see robust performance from the aluminium, zinc and power segments, which is likely to offset weakness in the oil and gas business. READ MORE

8:01 AM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Earnings headwinds persist for JSW Energy after weak Q3 performance

Stock Market LIVE Updates: JSW Energy suffered seasonal issues that lowered renewables performance. In the Q3FY26, operating profit was reported at ₹2,030 crore, up 122 per cent Y-o-Y and down 32 per cent Q-o-Q, which was well below consensus. Net generation rose 65 per cent Y-o-Y to 11.1 billion units (BU). There were 5.2 gigawatt (Gw) of capacity additions over the past 12 months, taking capacity to 13.3 Gw. This includes the Mahanadi and O2 acquisitions and 2.1 Gw of organic capacity additions. The thermal portfolio has rising contracted offtake, with long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs) accounting for 82 per cent of total power sales. Revenue grew 67 per cent Y-o-Y to ₹4,080 crore but dropped 21 per cent Q-o-Q. READ MORE

7:49 AM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: SBI, JSW Steel among top picks by HDFC Securities

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Nifty has formed a double bottom pattern on the daily chart, 'Buy' finding support near 25,900. Nifty has also reclaimed its level above 200 Days SMA and EMA, which is the first sign of a possible bullish reversal. SBI stock is placed above all key moving averages, indicating a bullish trend on all time frames. JSW Steel stock price has broken out from a bullish inverted head and shoulder pattern on the daily chart. READ MORE

7:39 AM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Nifty outlook, 3 stocks to buy today by Chandan Taparia of Motilal Oswal

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Nifty index has to cross and hold above 25,200 for strength to rebuild towards 25,400, then 25,500 zones, while supports can be seen at 25,000 then 24,900 zones. Motilal Oswal has assigned a 'Buy' rating on HCL Technologies, Steel Authority of India (SAIL), and Oil India. READ MORE

7:33 AM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Here are the key stocks to watch today

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Vodafone Idea, Tata Consumer Products, PC Jeweller, Marico, Motilal Oswal Financial Services, Vishal Mega Mart, Vedanta, Life Insurance Corpoation of India, ONGC, and Infosys are among the key stock to watch today. READ MORE

7:23 AM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: GIFT Nifty hints a positive opening

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Extending gains from the previous trading session, Indian equity benchmark indices are likely to witness a positive start after the India-EU trade deal. At 07:20 AM, the GIFT Nifty index futures was trading at 25,441 levels, up by 265.5 points or 1.05 per cent.

7:19 AM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Asian markets witness a mixed start

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Asian markets were trading on a mixed note following moderate gains on Wall Street. Last checked, Japan's Nikkei 225 index was down 1.43 per cent, while South Korea's KOSPI index rose 1.48 per cent. Australia's S&P ASX 200 was trading almost flat with a negative bias.

7:16 AM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: US markets settled higher, S&P 500 gains for fifth straight session

Stock Market LIVE Updates: US equity markets settled on a mixed note as optimism ahead of megacap earnings was offset by mixed corporate results and a sharp selloff in health insurance stocks. The S&P 500 index rose 0.41 per cent to close at 6,978.60 levels, the Nasdaq Composite index gained 0.91 per cent, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.83 per cent.

6:54 AM

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