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Sensex, Nifty fall over 4% in Jan on outflows, weak rupee, global risks
Last week, the BSE benchmark tanked 2,032.65 points, or 2.43 per cent, and the Nifty declined 645.7 points, or 2.51 per cent
 "Sensex, Nifty fall over 4% in Jan on outflows, weak rupee, global risks")
UBS maintains underweight stance on India amid weak nominal GDP growth
Stance stems from weak nominal GDP momentum, stretched valuations, lack of clear AI beneficiaries
 "UBS maintains underweight stance on India amid weak nominal GDP growth")
Asian markets edge lower as yen rises sharply against US dollar
Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 dropped 1.9% to 52,812.45 on selling of big exporters like Toyota Motor Corp., whose shares fell 3.2%
 "Asian markets edge lower as yen rises sharply against US dollar")
Stock market holiday: Are NSE, BSE closed today for Republic Day 2026?
All market segments, including equities, equity derivatives, and the securities lending and borrowing (SLB) segment, are non-operational for the day
 "Stock market holiday: Are NSE, BSE closed today for Republic Day 2026?")
Rupee likely to trade around 92.50 per dollar by March-end: BS Poll
Trade deal with US could reverse the fortune of the Indian currency
 "Rupee likely to trade around 92.50 per dollar by March-end: BS Poll")
India-focused active funds witness renewed outflows after a brief lull
Redemptions return to India-focused active funds as global investors pivot to commodities and emerging markets, leaving foreign participation increasingly ETF- and index-driven
 "India-focused active funds witness renewed outflows after a brief lull")
FMCG, financials, IT saw most FPI selling pressure in first half of Jan
FPIs extend equity selloff in early 2026, dumping FMCG, financials and IT stocks, while rotating into metals and cyclical sectors amid earnings and trade worries
 "FMCG, financials, IT saw most FPI selling pressure in first half of Jan")
Street signs: New listings see weak appetite; gold and silver shine
IPO momentum fades in early 2026 as weak listings, FPI outflows and promoter selling weigh on markets, even as gold and silver steal the spotlight from equities
 "Street signs: New listings see weak appetite; gold and silver shine")
Real estate major DLF's growth seen on track despite Q3 FY26 miss
While some brokerages have cut their earnings estimates, they have a positive outlook in the medium term
 "Real estate major DLF's growth seen on track despite Q3 FY26 miss")
Mcap of 9 of top-10 most valued firms plunges by Rs 2.51 trn, RIL worst hit
The combined market valuation of nine of the top-10 most valued firms, including Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank and Bharti Airtel, plunged by Rs 2,51,711.6 crore
 "Mcap of 9 of top-10 most valued firms plunges by Rs 2.51 trn, RIL worst hit")
Market selloff on FPI exodus erases ₹16 trillion mcap in a week
Nifty logs worst weekly fall since Sept; FPI monthly outflows highest since Aug
 "Market selloff on FPI exodus erases ₹16 trillion mcap in a week")
Sebi accuses executives at EY, PwC of breaching insider trading rules
Sebi also accused executives at Carlyle Group and Advent International of sharing unpublished price sensitive information involving a 2022 share sale by Yes Bank
 "Sebi accuses executives at EY, PwC of breaching insider trading rules")
Project completions to drive earnings growth for Hindustan Petroleum
HPCL's earnings growth is set to accelerate as major projects like Vizag RUF come on stream, capex intensity falls, and operating efficiencies improve despite near-term risks
 "Project completions to drive earnings growth for Hindustan Petroleum")
PIDF's likely completion to cause minor topline dent for fintechs
Shares of Paytm fell 9.53 per cent to ₹1,140.75 on BSE on Friday
 "PIDF's likely completion to cause minor topline dent for fintechs")
AIF commitments near ₹16 trn as regulatory liberalisation lifts outlook
Data from Sebi showed that investments by AIFs climbed 27 per cent over the year to Rs 6.45 trillion as of December 2025, while total funds raised since inception stood at Rs 6.78 trillion
 "AIF commitments near ₹16 trn as regulatory liberalisation lifts outlook")
Three years of Hindenburg report that shook Adani group firms' mcap
Three years after Hindenburg's report wiped out ₹16 trillion in value, Adani Group has seen a sharp recovery-and a fresh sell-off amid renewed global scrutiny
 "Three years of Hindenburg report that shook Adani group firms' mcap")
Adani group stocks lose $12.5 bn after US SEC move on email summons
Adani Group stocks slid sharply after a US SEC filing sought court approval to email summons to Gautam Adani, wiping out $12.5 billion in market value
 "Adani group stocks lose $12.5 bn after US SEC move on email summons")
IndiGo Q3 weathers disruptions, FX hit; analysts upbeat on long-term growth
Brokerages, while trimming near-term estimates, remain broadly constructive on the airline's longer-term prospects, citing its scale advantage, balance-sheet strength and international expansion.
 "IndiGo Q3 weathers disruptions, FX hit; analysts upbeat on long-term growth")
Axiscades Technology rises 5% as arm wins contract worth $1 million
Axiscades Technology stock rose 4.99 per cent to ₹1,156 on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) in Friday's trade.
 "Axiscades Technology rises 5% as arm wins contract worth $1 million")
Stock Market Close: Sensex falls 770 pts; Nifty at 25,049; Adani group shares slip up to 14%
Sensex Today | Stock Market Close Highlights, Friday: Broader markets also remained under pressure, with Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap indices closing 1.8 per cent and 1.95 per cent lower
 "Stock Market Close: Sensex falls 770 pts; Nifty at 25,049; Adani group shares slip up to 14%")