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Asian shares extend selloff, global bond rout stokes fresh anxiety
In early trade, MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan fell 0.3%. Japan's Nikkei slumped 1.2%, down for the fifth straight day
 "Asian shares extend selloff, global bond rout stokes fresh anxiety")
Cyient DLM shares drop 5% post Q3; worst appears to be behind, say analysts
Cyient DLM reported a 2.18 per cent rise in net profit to ₹11.23 crore for the quarter ended December 2025, compared with ₹10.99 crore in the same quarter last year
 "Cyient DLM shares drop 5% post Q3; worst appears to be behind, say analysts")
ICICI Securities retains 'Add' on United Spirits despite Q3 volume pressure
ICICI Securities on United Spirits: Despite volume pressure, USL reported steady revenue growth, aided by premiumisation.
 "ICICI Securities retains 'Add' on United Spirits despite Q3 volume pressure")
Brokerages bullish on ITC Hotels after Q3; see strong growth ahead
In Q3, ITC Hotels reported a 9.4 per cent increase in its consolidated net profit to ₹235.13 crore, as compared to ₹214.9 crore. On a quarter-on-quarter (Q-o-Q) basis, net profit jumped 77 per cent
 "Brokerages bullish on ITC Hotels after Q3; see strong growth ahead")
SRF Q3 prompts cautious optimism from analysts; specialty chemicals weigh
For SRF, brokerages believe refrigerants and fluorochemicals remain the key growth drivers, supported by stable global demand, while specialty chemicals face near-term headwinds
 "SRF Q3 prompts cautious optimism from analysts; specialty chemicals weigh")
CreditAccess Grameen surges 9% as stock bags upgrades post Q3 results
CreditAccess Grameen reported a positive performance in Q3FY26, with consolidated revenue rising 8 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) to ₹1,490 crore from ₹1,380 crore
 "CreditAccess Grameen surges 9% as stock bags upgrades post Q3 results")
AU SFB shares rise on strong Q3 show, but brokerages split on valuation
According to analysts, the AU Small Finance Bank reported healthy numbers with margin expansion and lower credit costs. However, they remain cautious on valuation
 "AU SFB shares rise on strong Q3 show, but brokerages split on valuation")
Ex-date alert! Angel one, ICICI Pru AMC, 2 others to remain in focus today
Dividend, Stock -Split: Here is the complete list of stocks that will remain in focus during today's trading session
 "Ex-date alert! Angel one, ICICI Pru AMC, 2 others to remain in focus today")
Top stocks to buy today, Jan 21: Hindustan Zinc, Dalmia Bharat, and more
Kunal Kamble, senior technical research analyst at Bonanza, has recommended buying shares of Hindustan Zinc, Dalmia Bharat, and Gujarat Pipavav Port
 "Top stocks to buy today, Jan 21: Hindustan Zinc, Dalmia Bharat, and more")
Stocks to watch, Jan 21: Dr Reddys, Eternal, Persistent Sys, United Spirits
Stocks to watch today, Wednesday, January 21, 2026: Cyient DLM, Shoppers Stop, HDFC Bank, Tata Steel, and Vikram Solar are among other key stocks to track today.
 "Stocks to watch, Jan 21: Dr Reddys, Eternal, Persistent Sys, United Spirits")
Nifty price prediction: Break below 25,113 could open further downside
According to Vinay Rajani, senior technical and derivative analyst at HDFC Securities, With bearish trends confirmed across all timeframes, a break 200DMA levels could trigger further selling
 "Nifty price prediction: Break below 25,113 could open further downside")
Greenland standoff pushes markets into red; Sensex falls 1,066 points
Equity benchmarks record sharpest fall since May 13, 2025
More gains for Hindustan Zinc depend on volume, LME price trajectory
Mined metal production for Q3 was 270 kilotonnes (kt) (247 kt in Q2), up 9 per cent quarter-on-quarter
 "More gains for Hindustan Zinc depend on volume, LME price trajectory")
Fintech major PhonePe secures Sebi approval for IPO, to pursue OFS route
The listing will target a pure offer-for-sale (OFS) route, a source said
 "Fintech major PhonePe secures Sebi approval for IPO, to pursue OFS route")
BSE Smallcap index hits over 8-month low; 201 stocks fall to 52-week lows
Thus far in the month of January 2026, the Smallcap index has underperformed the market by falling 6.3 per cent, as compared to 2.8 per cent decline in the BSE Sensex.
 "BSE Smallcap index hits over 8-month low; 201 stocks fall to 52-week lows")
GIFT City proposes tighter norms to regulate algorithmic trading
The authority also proposed establishing "dummy filters" on securities that do not have price bands but are attracting algorithmic trading interest
 "GIFT City proposes tighter norms to regulate algorithmic trading")
LTIMindtree shares slide 7% as near-term margin pressures worry investors
Strong deal wins fail to calm near-term worries
 "LTIMindtree shares slide 7% as near-term margin pressures worry investors")
Restaurant Brands Asia falls on reports of Everstone Capital's likely exit
Everstone Capital may sell its entire 11.26 per cent stake in Restaurant Brands Asia, Reuters reported
 "Restaurant Brands Asia falls on reports of Everstone Capital's likely exit")
Nifty sinks below 25,300, Sensex lowest in 3 months: Why are markets down?
US President Donald Trump's claims over Greenland have added to global uncertainty, pressuring stock markets worldwide, analysts said
 "Nifty sinks below 25,300, Sensex lowest in 3 months: Why are markets down?")
Rekha Jhunjhunwala portfolio stock: Baazar Style Retail zooms 45% in 1 week
The board of directors of Baazar Style Retail are scheduled to meet on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, to consider and approve a proposal for raising funds.
 "Rekha Jhunjhunwala portfolio stock: Baazar Style Retail zooms 45% in 1 week")