Indian equity markets are expected to open cautiously or flat on January 12, 2026, following a downturn in the preceding sessions. The Nifty 50 and Sensex have experienced declines, influenced by weak global cues, geopolitical tensions, and ongoing concerns regarding US tariffs. However, specific corporate announcements and Q3 earnings reports are set to drive individual stock movements.

Positive Buzz

• NTPC announced a shareholder agreement with Maharashtra State Power Generation Company (MAHAGENCO) to acquire STPL for ₹3,800 Crore, strengthening its position in the thermal power sector. Additionally, NTPC plans a ₹10,000 crore coal-to-synthetic natural gas facility in Chhattisgarh.
• Lemon Tree Hotels approved a strategic business reorganisation, including a new investment from global private equity firm Warburg Pincus in its subsidiary Fleur Hotels.
• Mahindra & Mahindra reported a 27% year-on-year growth in total sales volume for December, reaching 85,501 units, with production increasing by 25.40%.
• ITC secured a Letter of Allotment for leasehold land in New Delhi from the India International Convention & Expo Centre (IICC) for ₹326.50 Crore, marking a strategic expansion of its hospitality and services footprint.
• Transformers and Rectifiers (India) saw a 37% surge in consolidated net profit to ₹76 crore for the December quarter of FY26, attributed to improved revenues.
• Avenue Supermarts (DMart) reported an 18.28% increase in consolidated net profit for the third quarter ended December 2025, reaching ₹855.78 crore, supported by robust revenue growth. The company's revenue stood at ₹17,613 crore, up 13.2% year-on-year, with PAT at ₹923 crore, up 17.6% year-on-year.
• Phoenix Mills recorded a 20% rise in retail portfolio consumption during the December quarter.
• Jaro Institute announced an interim dividend of 20%, translating to ₹2 per equity share.
• TAAL Tech declared a substantial interim dividend of 350%, amounting to ₹35 per share.
• Authum Investment declared a bonus issue in the ratio of 4:1.
• Websol Energy received approval from the Andhra Pradesh Government for a 4 GW Solar Manufacturing Plant.
• Clean Science invested ₹50 crore in its subsidiary CFCL.
• Bajaj Finserv completed the acquisition of Allianz's stake in its insurance arms.
• Analysts recommended buying Eternal, Asian Paints, and BEL shares.

Neutral Developments

• TCS is scheduled to hold a board meeting on January 12 to announce its Q3 FY26 results and consider a third interim dividend. The exact dividend amount will be disclosed at the meeting, with revenue and profit expected to remain flat.
• Kotak Mahindra Bank announced a stock split, reducing the face value of its equity shares from ₹5 to ₹1, aiming to increase liquidity and enhance trading activity.
• Ajmera Realty is set to implement a stock split, lowering the face value from ₹10 to ₹2 per share, which is anticipated to improve affordability and encourage retail investor participation.
• SKM Egg Products Export (India) will undergo a stock split, reducing the face value of its shares from ₹10 to ₹5, with the objective of improving affordability and increasing liquidity.
• Best Agrolife announced a bonus issue in a 1:2 ratio and a stock split from ₹10 to ₹1 face value.
• Vedanta saw the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Mumbai Bench, approve a Scheme of Arrangement involving its subsidiaries.
• HCL Technologies is also scheduled to release its Q3 report card on January 12.
• Reliance Industries has a board meeting scheduled for January 16 to discuss its Q3 results.
• Sagar Cements plans an Offer for Sale (OFS) to sell an 8.14% stake in Andhra Cements.
• The general market outlook suggests a cautious to flat opening for Indian equities due to mixed global cues, despite some positive indications like the possibility of a US rate cut and sustained domestic fund flows. Gift Nifty futures indicated a flat to slightly higher opening. Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) were net sellers, while Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) were net buyers.

Negative News

• Indian equity markets experienced their fifth consecutive session of decline on January 9, with the Nifty slipping below the 25,700 level and the Sensex falling by 604.72 points.
• Weak global cues, geopolitical tensions, and negative technical signals continue to exert pressure on market sentiment.
• Lingering uncertainty over US-India tariff discussions and rising concerns over potential US trade measures related to Russia-linked sanctions are contributing to investor anxiety.
• The broader markets underperformed, with the midcap index declining by 0.79% and the small-cap index dropping by 1.81%.
• Relentless foreign capital outflow persisted, with FIIs selling Indian shares worth ₹37.69 billion on Friday, contributing to a total of $1.3 billion in outflows so far in January.
• Signature Global India reported a 27% fall in sales bookings for the December quarter, totaling ₹2,020 crore, despite strong festive season demand.
• Reliance Industries has paused its plans to manufacture lithium-ion battery cells in India after failing to secure Chinese technology.
• HUL received a tax demand of ₹1,559.69 crore.
• Elecon Engineering reported a year-on-year decline in its Q3 profit.
• Gravity (India) announced the resignation of its Managing Director.
• Delta Corp will discontinue operations at its Zuri White Sands Goa resort.

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