Page 25 - Markets
Sensex slips 850 pts; Nifty below 25,900: Why are markets falling today?
On BSE, TCS, Tech Mahindra, Tata Steel and Reliance Industries were among the top laggards, while Adani Ports, Bharat Electronics (BEL), Hindustan Unilever and Eternal were among the top gainers
 "Sensex slips 850 pts; Nifty below 25,900: Why are markets falling today?")
Balaji Amines gets ₹258-crore incentive for Solarpur unit; stock jumps 13%
Balaji Amines share price was trading near over one-month high on Thursday
 "Balaji Amines gets ₹258-crore incentive for Solarpur unit; stock jumps 13%")
OMC stocks crack on US sanctions fears; BPCL falls 4%, HPCL 5%
The US President Donald Trump approved a bipartisan Bill titled the 'Sanctioning of Russia Act 2025', according to US Senator Lindsey Graham
 "OMC stocks crack on US sanctions fears; BPCL falls 4%, HPCL 5%")
AVG Logistics jumps 9% in trade; what's boosting investors' interest?
AVG Logistics share price rose after company announced its entry into the high-growth liquid cargo transportation segment with the launch of a specialised rail-based vertical
 "AVG Logistics jumps 9% in trade; what's boosting investors' interest?")
Emkay sets Nifty 2026 target at 29,000; sees select SMIDs generating alpha
In the worst-scenario, though, Emkay Global warns that Nifty may hit 25,000 in Q1-2026. Rupee weakness, and US tariff uncertainy remain key risks
 "Emkay sets Nifty 2026 target at 29,000; sees select SMIDs generating alpha")
Hind Zinc sees worst fall in 6-months as silver dips below ₹2.5 lakh/kg
Prices of MCX Silver futures (March 2026 expiry) fell nearly 4 per cent, slipping below the ₹2.5 lakh per kilogram mark on Thursday
 "Hind Zinc sees worst fall in 6-months as silver dips below ₹2.5 lakh/kg")
Nifty FMCG down 4% in Jan; ITC, AWL Agri, 3 more stocks oversold on charts
Technical charts show that ITC, Godfrey Phillips, Jubilant FoodWorks, AWL Agri Business and United Breweries are trading in oversold zones based on the 14-day RSI parameter.
 "Nifty FMCG down 4% in Jan; ITC, AWL Agri, 3 more stocks oversold on charts")
JK Cement, Birla Corp downgraded at JM Financial; cement Q3 preview
JM Financial expects companies under its coverage to deliver robust growth of around 10 per cent Y-o-Y on a comparable basis in the third quarter
 "JK Cement, Birla Corp downgraded at JM Financial; cement Q3 preview")
Gland Pharma rises 5%, hits 1-month high on USFDA nod to eye-allergy drug
Gland Pharma jumped 4.80 per cent to ₹1,790.40, the highest level since December 3, 2025, on the National Stock Exchange.
 "Gland Pharma rises 5%, hits 1-month high on USFDA nod to eye-allergy drug")
Buy Tenneco Clean Air India, says JM Financial; flags top growth drivers
The growth, they said, will be driven by higher cost per vehicle (CPV) amid upcoming emission norms, a shift towards premium offerings, deeper market penetration, and a rising contribution from export
 "Buy Tenneco Clean Air India, says JM Financial; flags top growth drivers")
APL Apollo gets target price hike from Antique; 'Buy' rating maintained
APL Apollo reported sales volumes of 916,976 tonnes in the quarter, up from 855,037 tonnes in Q2FY26 and 828,200 tonnes in the year-ago period
 "APL Apollo gets target price hike from Antique; 'Buy' rating maintained")
IRB Infra shares rise 2% on posting 12% increase in Dec toll revenue
IRB Infrastructure Developers reported a 12 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) increase in toll collections for December 2025, reaching ₹754 crore
 "IRB Infra shares rise 2% on posting 12% increase in Dec toll revenue")
Meesho slides on senior management exit; stock hits 5% lower circuit again
Meesho shares hit a 5 per cent lower circuit for the second straight session on Thursday after its general manager for business resigned
 "Meesho slides on senior management exit; stock hits 5% lower circuit again")
Bajel Projects set for growth, says Antique; starts coverage with 'Buy'
With improving execution discipline, stronger order inflows, and an international scale-up, analysts believe the company is well-placed for a profitability-led growth trajectory
 "Bajel Projects set for growth, says Antique; starts coverage with 'Buy'")
Panacea Biotec up 9% on completing Phase III enrollment for DengiAll trial
In a year, Panacea Biotec shares have slipped around 15 per cent as compared to Sensex's rise of 8.7 per cent
 "Panacea Biotec up 9% on completing Phase III enrollment for DengiAll trial")
Choice initiates 'Buy' on Aurionpro; eyes strong order book, Vision 2030
Choice noted Aurionpro Solutions is undergoing a strategic shift under CEO Ashish Rai, moving from a hybrid IT services-product model to a product-first
 "Choice initiates 'Buy' on Aurionpro; eyes strong order book, Vision 2030")
Nifty seen in tight range; BSE, Lupin among Ajit Mishra's stock picks
Nifty prediction today: Continued profit booking and earnings-related reactions in select heavyweights may limit the pace of any immediate recovery in Nifty, said Ajit Mishra of Religare Broking.
 "Nifty seen in tight range; BSE, Lupin among Ajit Mishra's stock picks")
Stocks to Watch today, Jan 8: Cipla, Tata Steel, Meesho, Shriram Fin, MCX
Stocks to Watch today, January 8, 2026: From Tata Steel to Cipla, here is a list of stocks that will be on investors' radar
 "Stocks to Watch today, Jan 8: Cipla, Tata Steel, Meesho, Shriram Fin, MCX")
Silver's breakout drags gold-silver ratio to lowest in over a decade
Electronics and solar demands reshape the precious metals trade
 "Silver's breakout drags gold-silver ratio to lowest in over a decade")
Gold and silver ETF assets jump fourfold in 2025, top ₹2 trillion
Gold exchange-traded funds saw record ₹11,700 crore inflow in December