Today, the Indian markets are displaying an optimistic outlook, thanks to the relief rally on Monday. The two benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, started the day with gains in a strong pre-opening session, supported by global cues and domestic investor confidence. Major stocks such as TCS, HCL Tech, and ICICI financials are in the spotlight as Q3 earnings begin, setting the market mood.
Stock Market Today : Market Snapshot (13 January, 2026)
Pre-Opening Market
- Sensex: Up 345.23 points (+0.41%) at 84,223.40
- Nifty 50: Up 157.70 points (+0.61%) at 25,947.95
- Benchmark indices showing firm trend in pre-opening session
- Positive early cues suggest investor optimism, possibly on global or domestic developments
Sensex and Nifty opened firm in the pre-opening session, with Sensex +345 points and Nifty +158 points, signaling positive market sentiment amid global cues and domestic investor optimism.
Opening Bell (9:15 AM)
- Sensex: Up 278.73 points (+0.33%) at 84,156.90
- Nifty 50: Up 83.70 points (+0.32%) at 25,873.95
- Market Breadth: 1,671 shares advanced, 625 declined, 135 unchanged
Sensex and Nifty opened higher and maintained gains, with Sensex up 279 points and Nifty up 84 points. Market breadth was positive; top gainers included ONGC and HDFC Bank, while L&T, Tata Steel, and Cipla lagged.
Stocks To Watch Today
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Tata Consultancy Services (TCS): Revenue ₹67,087 cr (+4.9%), Profit ₹10,657 cr (-13.9%), EBIT margin 25.17%, interim dividend ₹11 + special ₹46
- HCL Technologies: Revenue ₹33,872 cr (+12%), Profit ₹4,076 cr (-11%), interim dividend ₹12; revenue guidance revised upward.
- ICICI Lombard General Insurance, ICICI Prudential Life: Q3 results today.
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Stock Market On Monday
Stock Market Wrap-Up: January 12, 2026
The Indian stock market finally took a breath after five consecutive days of decline. The Sensex surged by 302 points to 83,878, and Nifty climbed by 107 points to 25,790, recovering from the day’s bottom and settling close to the highs of the session. The wider markets lagged behind with a decrease of 0.4% in BSE Midcap and a decrease of 0.7% in Smallcap. The metal, PSU banks, and FMCG sectors were the main contributors: metal +2%, PSU banks +0.7%, and FMCG +0.6%. On the other hand, capital goods, pharma, media, and realty lost 0.5%-1.5%. The biggest gainers were Coal India, Tata Steel, JSW Steel, and Asian Paints; whereas, the largest decliners were Eicher Motors, Infosys, Bajaj Finance, Tata Motors, and Bajaj Auto. After such a relief rally, traders are wondering: was this just a short pause or the beginning of a trend reversal?
(With Input)
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