The Indian stock markets commenced the day with a precautionary stance. The Sensex and Nifty saw a drop in their values at the onset owing to geopolitical issues that caused volatility and uncertainty. Global indicators were considered by investors, with the rise in Wall Street, the movement of Asian stock markets, and the situation in the U.S. energy sector among them. Interest today is mainly in ONGC, HPCL, Adani Power, and Torrent Pharma in the sectors and stocks considered key.
Stock Market Today : Market Snapshot (6 January, 2026)
Pre-Opening
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Sensex: 85,331.14, fell 108.48 points (-0.13%) today
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Nifty 50: 26,189.70, down 60.60 points (-0.23%) today
Sensex and Nifty opened cautiously today, in pre opening with both benchmarks falling modestly amid early volatility, global cues, and investor caution, reflecting a mixed market sentiment and ongoing geopolitical concerns.
Opening Bell (9:15 AM)
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Sensex: 85,115.63, down 323.98 points (-0.38%) today
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Nifty 50: 26,207.75, down 42.55 points (-0.16%) today
Indian benchmarks slipped today, with Sensex and Nifty falling amid cautious trading, early volatility, and global cues. Investors weighed geopolitical risks and mixed sector performances, reflecting a muted market sentiment.
Global Clues For Stock Market Today
Global Markets
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Wall Street (Monday Close):
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Dow Jones: 48,977.18, up 1.23% (all-time high)
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S&P 500: 6,902.05, up 0.64%
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Nasdaq Composite: 23,395.82, up 0.69%
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Key Drivers: Financial shares surged; energy stocks rose after U.S. military strike captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro
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Asian Markets (Tuesday Open):
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Modest gains amid geopolitical concerns
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Hang Seng: +1.4%
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Markets held near record levels as investors added to portfolios
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Currency Markets
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US Dollar:
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Steady near two-week high at 98.36, up 0.04%
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Risk-on mood supported by easing Venezuela fears and dovish Fed comments
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Ended four-day winning streak on Monday
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Energy Sector
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U.S. Energy Stocks:
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Jumped after U.S. military action in Venezuela
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Investor sentiment lifted by potential geopolitical developments affecting oil supply
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Stocks To Watch Today
ONGC
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Formed two JVs with Mitsui OSK Lines (Japan) for ethane shipping
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Each JV to operate one Very Large Ethane Carrier (VLEC)
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Reported minor gas leak at Mori Field, Andhra Pradesh (no casualties)
HPCL
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Commissioned Residue Upgradation Facility at Vizag refinery
Adani Power
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Supreme Court ruled no customs duty on electricity supplied from SEZ
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Verdict overturns 2019 Gujarat High Court ruling
Torrent Pharma
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Approved fundraising of up to ₹12,500 crore via NCDs
Stock Market On Monday
Market on Monday | Nifty Slides From Record High, Sensex Dips
The Indian stock markets opened the week with a bang, where Nifty reached a new high of 26,373.20 during morning trading, but at the same time, the increase was limited in the first part of the session. Due to the escalating tensions between the US and Venezuela, the selling pressure rose during the latter part of the day, and Nifty ended up at around 26,250 while the Sensex closed at 85,439.62, losing 322 points.
The broader markets experienced Nifty Midcap and Bank indices reaching new highs in terms of intraday. The top gainers were Nestle India, Bharat Electronics, Eicher Motors, Asian Paints, and Tata Steel. However, HDFC Bank, Infosys, Wipro, and ONGC did not perform well. Indexes of real estate, consumer durables, metals, and FMCG recorded significant growth.
(With Input)
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