
Domestic equity market ended marginally lower on Monday after a choppy session. Early optimism from strong corporate updates faded as investors turned cautious amid rising geopolitical tensions linked to U.S. military action in Venezuela.


Benchmarks end lower amid geopolitical tensions

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Quick Wrap: Nifty Realty Index rises 2.07%


The Nifty settled near the 26,250 mark. Realty, consumer durables and FMCG shares advanced while IT, oil & gas and pharma shares declined.


Sensex settles 322 pts lower; Nifty ends near 26,250 mark; VIX rallies 6.05%

	
At 14:28 IST, the barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex tanked 374.75 points or 0.44% to 85,392.93. The Nifty 50 index dropped 103.15 points or 0.39% to 26,225.40.


Sensex slumps 375 pts; oil & gas shares decline

ESAF Small Finance Bank (SFB) announced that its total deposits rose 7.10% to Rs 24,006 crore as of 31 December 2025, compared with Rs 22,415 crore as of 31 December 2024.

ESAF SFB's total deposits rise 7% YoY to Rs 24,006 cr in Q3

Nifty January futures trade at premium



Advantest and Tokyo Electron both surged around 8 percent ahead of the annual CES technology trade show in Las Vegas this week. 

Japanese markets end at over two-month highs



Investors also shrugged off U.S.-Venezuela tensions and shifted focus to upcoming U.S. economic data that could influence Federal Reserve policy. 

China's Shanghai Composite index surged 1.38%


Large currency speculators in the Euro futures market climbs to a two and half year high, according to the latest Commitment of Traders (COT) data released by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) that began releasing delayed data following brief period of US shutdown. The non-commercial futures contracts of Euro futures, traded by large speculators and hedge funds, totaled a net long position of 159891 contracts in the data reported through December 23, 2025. This was a weekly addition of 14988 net long contracts



Euro speculative net longs climb to two and half year high

Baazar Style Retail has reported 13% rise in standalone revenue from operations to Rs 466.5 crore in Q3 FY26 from Rs 411.6 crore recorded in Q3 FY25.

Baazar Style Retail posts 13% YoY rise in Q3 standalone revenue

IDBI Bank announced that its total business increased 12% to Rs 5,46,634 crore in Q3 FY26, compared with Rs 4,89,245 crore in Q3 FY25.

IDBI Bank Q3 total business grows 12% YoY

FSN E-Commerce Ventures (Nykaa) rose 1.95% to Rs 269.90 after the firm projected consolidated net revenue growth at the upper end of mid-twenties in Q3 FY26, supported by a recovery in fashion segment and continued strength in the beauty vertical.

Nykaa gains on upper mid-twenties revenue growth guidance in Q3 FY26


The project represents the first residential tower within the 200+ acre township and forms part of Phase 1 of the development. NCCCL's scope comprises reinforced cement concrete (RCC) works, covering the project's core structural package, among the most execution-intensive and schedule critical components of a high-rise residential development. 


New Consolidated Construction Company receives LoA for Lodha Alibaug

Trishakti Industries said that it has received a domestic contract from Reliance Industries for the hiring and deployment of advanced machinery along with skilled manpower.

Trishakti Industries secures domestic contract from Reliance Industries

AVG Logistics rose 3.87% to Rs 182.50 after the company announced a strategic partnership with Nestle India and Ashok Leyland to develop a green supply chain corridor.

AVG Logistics climbs on green supply chain partnership with Nestle India, Ashok Leyland

Premier Energies Ltd, Epigral Ltd, Devyani International Ltd and Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services Ltd are among the other losers in the BSE's 'A' group today, 05 January 2026.

Sapphire Foods India Ltd leads losers in 'A' group

Bank of Baroda reported a 14.57% rise in global advances to Rs 13,43,912 crore in Q3 FY26, compared with Rs 11,73,034 crore recorded in Q3 FY25.

Bank of Baroda's global advances jump 15% YoY in Q3


The Kathua facility has an installed capacity of 80,000 tonnes per annum (MTPA) and is designed to manufacture ERW steel pipes as well as coated and other value-added steel products. The plant has been developed with modern manufacturing infrastructure, enhanced automation, and robust quality-control systems, enabling the Company to meet stringent customer specifications and evolving industry standards. With the commissioning of the Kathua facility,  Hi-Tech Pipes is now very close to achieving 1 million tonnes of installed manufacturing capacity, reinforcing its position as one of the fastest-growing steel tube and pipe manufacturers in the country.


Hi-Tech Pipes commences commercial production of greenfield unit at Kathua, J&K

Cupid Ltd, Vivimed Labs Ltd, DCM Financial Services Ltd and SKM Egg Products Export (India) Ltd are among the other losers in the BSE's 'B' group today, 05 January 2026.

Sai Silks (Kalamandir) Ltd leads losers in 'B' group

Netweb Technologies India Ltd clocked volume of 62.71 lakh shares by 14:14 IST on NSE, a 27.36 times surge over two-week average daily volume of 2.29 lakh shares

Volumes soar at Netweb Technologies India Ltd counter

Equitas Small Finance Bank (SFB) climbed 4.15% to Rs 66.77 after the company's total deposits rose 7.24% to Rs 43,668 crore as of 31st December 2025, compared with Rs 40719 crore as of 31st December 2024.

Equity SFB jumps after total deposits rises 7% YoY in Q3 FY26

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