Indian Stock Markets
Indian stock market holiday: Why BSE and NSE are closed today, January 15?
Stock market closed today: BSE & NSE are shut for Maharashtra Municipal Elections on Jan 15. Check MCX evening session times and global market cues here.
 "Indian stock market holiday: Why BSE and NSE are closed today, January 15?")
70% of Nifty 500 stocks in red in Jan 2026: What's next for Indian markets?
Indian stock markets start 2026 on a weak note, with 70 per cent of Nifty 500 stocks in red amid FII selling, global uncertainty, and tariff worries
 "70% of Nifty 500 stocks in red in Jan 2026: What's next for Indian markets?")
Markets to stay sideway till US-India sign trade deal: Shreyash Devalkar
A breakthrough in negotiations or clarity on tariff policy could lift sentiment, said Shreyash Devalkar, Head - Equity at Axis AMC
 "Markets to stay sideway till US-India sign trade deal: Shreyash Devalkar")
Broader geopolitical risks not fully priced-in, says Trideep Bhattacharya
Indian equities outlook 2026: Trideep Bhattacharya of Edelweiss MF decodes geopolitical risks, Budget 2026 expectations, sector winners, consumption revival and portfolio strategy
 "Broader geopolitical risks not fully priced-in, says Trideep Bhattacharya")
Nifty likely to end at 29,500 by December-end, says BNP Paribas
The note said Nifty earnings estimates have seen sharp cuts over the past year amid weaker-than-expected growth and margin pressure in certain sectors, such as consumer staples and autos
 "Nifty likely to end at 29,500 by December-end, says BNP Paribas")
Equity benchmarks slide 1% as US tariff uncertainty rattles markets
Indian equities log steepest one-day fall in over four months as US tariff uncertainty rattles markets and wipes out ₹7.7 trillion in value
 "Equity benchmarks slide 1% as US tariff uncertainty rattles markets")
Mixed Q3 seen for building materials; wood panels to lead: Elara Capital
Elara Capital analyst Amit Purohit said some players in the sector could still deliver double-digit volume growth despite broader demand headwinds.
 "Mixed Q3 seen for building materials; wood panels to lead: Elara Capital")
Equities decline amid renewed tariff threat, weakness in IT majors
Nifty slips after hitting fresh intraday high
Equities poised for comeback in 2026 as growth improves: Ramesh Mantri
BFSI stocks offer strong fundamentals and attractive valuations, says WhiteOak's Ramesh Mantri, as growth improves and equities look set for a 2025 comeback
 "Equities poised for comeback in 2026 as growth improves: Ramesh Mantri")
Venezuela attack may put pressure on FPI flows, impact on equities limited
The US strike on Venezuela may cause short-term jitters in Indian markets, but trade deal uncertainty, FPI flows and geopolitics remain the bigger overhang
 "Venezuela attack may put pressure on FPI flows, impact on equities limited")
Stock Market Close: Sensex rises 573 pts; Nifty at 26,329; bank, auto, metal shares rally
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE on Friday, January 02, 2026: In broader markets, the Nifty Midcap 100 and the Nifty Midcap 100 were trading 1.01 per cent and 0.72 per cent higher, respectively
 "Stock Market Close: Sensex rises 573 pts; Nifty at 26,329; bank, auto, metal shares rally")
Earnings revival to boost Indian equities in CY26; SBI, Infy top MOFSL bets
Motilal Oswal said the Nifty is trading at a 12-month forward P/E of 21.2x, near its long-period average of 20.8x, suggesting valuations are reasonable.
 "Earnings revival to boost Indian equities in CY26; SBI, Infy top MOFSL bets")
Change and churn: More than 60 former 'darlings' dropped since 1985
Replacements since 1985 reflect India's economic transformation
 "Change and churn: More than 60 former 'darlings' dropped since 1985")
Earnings, policy aid to lift Indian equities after 2025 underperformance
The Nifty 50 and Sensex advanced about 10 per cent and 8.5 per cent, respectively, in 2025, marking their tenth straight year of annual gains
 "Earnings, policy aid to lift Indian equities after 2025 underperformance")
Motilal Oswal bullish on VA Tech Wabag; strong order book supports growth
On the bourses, VA Tech Wabag share price rose as much as 6.17 per cent to an intraday high of ₹1,349, before trading 2.81 per cent higher at ₹1,306.20 around 12:50 PM.
 "Motilal Oswal bullish on VA Tech Wabag; strong order book supports growth")
Sensex to end higher for 10th straight CY; decade's biggest winners emerge
Over the last ten calendar years (2016-2025), the Sensex has delivered annual returns consistently, albeit uneven. The strongest year of the decade was 2017, when the index surged 27.9 per cent.
 "Sensex to end higher for 10th straight CY; decade's biggest winners emerge")
India vs global markets: Will 2026 reverse AI-led underperformance?
Will Indian markets outperform global markets in 2026? Analysts weigh earnings recovery, valuations, AI risks to forecast Indian equities outlook for the new year
 "India vs global markets: Will 2026 reverse AI-led underperformance?")
QSR recovery falters in Q3 as value-led demand dominates, says PL Capital
PL Capital's channel checks indicate that industry footfalls in the third quarter have not matched initial projections, with limited evidence of incremental spending benefits from tax changes.
 "QSR recovery falters in Q3 as value-led demand dominates, says PL Capital")
HDFC Sec upgrades Max Healthcare on strong expansion-led growth outlook
On the bourses, however, Max Healthcare share price was trading 1.75 per cent lower at ₹1,044.75 per share around 11:30 AM. By comparison, BSE Sensex was trading 0.07 per cent lower at 84,637.50.
 "HDFC Sec upgrades Max Healthcare on strong expansion-led growth outlook")
Smallcap index set for worst show in 7 years; time to cherry-pick?
Most small-cap stocks, according to analysts, were richly valued in CY25 after their sharp run in the last two calendar year
 "Smallcap index set for worst show in 7 years; time to cherry-pick?")