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Stock Market Close: Nifty erases early record; Sensex ends 322 pts lower; IT, OMCs drag; VIX up 6%
Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights on January 5, 2026: Broader markets ended mixed. The NSE Nifty Midcap was down 0.16 per cent, while the Nifty Smallcap index was higher by 0.53 per cent
 "Stock Market Close: Nifty erases early record; Sensex ends 322 pts lower; IT, OMCs drag; VIX up 6%")
Q3FY26 Cement Preview: Axis Sec sees volume, revenue growth on weak pricing
Cement companies are expected to report robust topline and volume growth amid weak pricing power during the third-quarter of the financial year 2026
 "Q3FY26 Cement Preview: Axis Sec sees volume, revenue growth on weak pricing")
iQOO 15 Ultra may launch soon with gaming-focused hardware: What to expect
iQOO has confirmed that the iQOO 15 Ultra will launch in China ahead of its Spring event in February, with the smartphone expected to focus on gaming features
 "iQOO 15 Ultra may launch soon with gaming-focused hardware: What to expect")
IIT Guwahati scientists develop catalyst to convert CO2 into methanol fuel
The effort is aimed at addressing one of the most essential challenges -- meeting rising energy needs without further harming the environment
 "IIT Guwahati scientists develop catalyst to convert CO2 into methanol fuel")
From Cold War era to Venezuela: A look at previous US military invasions
As the Venezuela operation and capture of Nicolas Maduro revives questions over US presidential war powers, a look back at US military invasions since 1950 and how they were authorised
 "From Cold War era to Venezuela: A look at previous US military invasions")
HDFC AMC forays into private credit market with ₹2,500 crore fund
IFC will invest up to ₹220 crore as an anchor investor in HDFC AMC's Structured Credit Fund-I
 "HDFC AMC forays into private credit market with ₹2,500 crore fund")
Haryana govt forms monitoring panel to fast-track development projects
The Haryana government has set up a high-level monitoring committee to speed up development projects and ensure timely execution, according to an official order issued on Monday.
 "Haryana govt forms monitoring panel to fast-track development projects")
Premier Energies, Waaree extend losses; stocks fall up to 7%; here's why
Premier Energies' stock has settled lower in six out of the last seven trading sessions, while Waaree Energies has slipped for the eighth straight session
 "Premier Energies, Waaree extend losses; stocks fall up to 7%; here's why")
Torrent Pharma greenlights ₹12,500 crore fundraising plan via NCDs
Torrent Pharmaceuticals said the tenure of the instruments, along with the date of allotment and final maturity, will be determined at the time of issuance of NCDs
 "Torrent Pharma greenlights ₹12,500 crore fundraising plan via NCDs")
SAIL rallies 19% in 10 trading days, stock hits 17-month high
SAIL share price hit a 17-month high at ₹150.40, gaining 2% on Monday. The stock now quotes at its highest level since August 2024.
 "SAIL rallies 19% in 10 trading days, stock hits 17-month high")
T20 World Cup 2026 revised schedule likely to test ICC logistics
If Bangladesh's games are moved out of India, Eden Gardens could still be required to host other fixtures at short notice; that would mean reshuffling teams, match timings and operational staff
 "T20 World Cup 2026 revised schedule likely to test ICC logistics")
'Jail is my life now, relieved for those granted bail,' says Umar Khalid
The February 2020 riots in northeast Delhi left 53 people dead and more than 700 injured
 "'Jail is my life now, relieved for those granted bail,' says Umar Khalid")
49 cryptocurrency exchanges registered with FIU in 2024-25: Report
The report said, as of March 2025, 49 VDA SPs were registered as reporting entities to FIU, of which 45 exchanges were onshore (based in India) while the rest four were located offshore
 "49 cryptocurrency exchanges registered with FIU in 2024-25: Report")
Lanning's calmness sets her apart as a leader: UP Warriorz coach Nayar
Lanning's leadership legacy is coated in silverware. She has steered Australia to one ODI World Cup crown and four T20 World Cup titles. She also led Delhi Capitals to three straight WPL finals
Does the IT dept track your online spending or lifestyle? Govt clarifies
Government responds to claims about ITD and citizens' digital activity
 "Does the IT dept track your online spending or lifestyle? Govt clarifies")
Sundaram Alternates Credit Fund announces first close at ₹1,000 cr
The fundraise remains open and is expected to conclude by March 2026, with a targeted final corpus of ₹1,500-2,000 crore
 "Sundaram Alternates Credit Fund announces first close at ₹1,000 cr")
Bangladesh bans IPL 2026 broadcast until further notice post Mustafizur row
Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman was released by KKR last Saturday, as per a directive given by the BCCI
Op Sindoor showed India's resolve, armed forces made nation proud: V-P
Operation Sindoor was carried out by the Indian armed forces in the early hours of May 7, 2025, eliminating at least 100 terrorists in response to the horrific Pahalgam terror attack
 "Op Sindoor showed India's resolve, armed forces made nation proud: V-P")
Indian workers in Germany earned 29% more than locals: Study explains why
Indians in Germany: Strong representation in MINT roles has pushed Indian professionals to the top of Germany's pay ladder, according to an IW analysis
 "Indian workers in Germany earned 29% more than locals: Study explains why")
HDFC Bank's loan book grows 12% to ₹28.44 trn in Q3, CD ratio up at 98.5%
After several quarters, the bank reported loan growth higher than deposit growth. The bank mobilised ₹57,700 crore of deposits during the quarter while credit disbursed expanded by ₹75,300 crore
 "HDFC Bank's loan book grows 12% to ₹28.44 trn in Q3, CD ratio up at 98.5%")