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Business Standard

• Indian equity benchmark indices are anticipated to open negatively today, influenced by renewed concerns over potential US tariffs on countries trading with Iran.
• India's retail inflation in December 2025 climbed to 1.33% year-on-year, an increase from 0.71% recorded in November 2025.
• Several prominent companies, including Infosys, ICICI Prudential Asset Management, Union Bank of India, HDFC Asset Management Company, Indian Overseas Bank, and HDB Financial Services, are slated to announce their Q3 results today.
• Tata Elxsi reported a 45% decrease in its third-quarter profit, primarily due to a one-time charge associated with the country's new labor codes.
• ICICI Lombard General Insurance experienced a decline in its Q3 profit, attributed to higher payouts to agents and employees, even amidst strong demand in retail health and motor insurance.
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is reportedly looking to reintroduce licenses for Urban Cooperative Banks (UCBs) after a 22-year hiatus, proposing a minimum capital requirement of ₹300 crore.
• The Bharat Coking Coal IPO garnered significant interest, being oversubscribed 147 times and attracting bids worth ₹1.2 trillion.
• A modest Q3 growth is projected for the retail sector, driven by demand from festivals and wedding seasons.
• TCS's Krithivasan indicated a clear sense of economic recovery taking shape.
• Discussions are underway between the Finance Ministry, SEBI, and RBI concerning crypto exchanges in preparation for the Budget 2026-27.
• Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC) and Petrobangla are facing a significant challenge with Tk34,000 crore in unpaid fuel import duties, impacting customs revenue targets.

Economic Times

• Indian IT firms are facing repercussions due to historical prioritization of shareholder payouts over investments in research and development, leaving them potentially unprepared for the advancements in Artificial Intelligence.
• The World Bank has projected India's economic growth to be 7.2% for the fiscal year 2026.
• The upcoming Budget 2026 is expected to heavily focus on highway development, with anticipated measures for faster clearances and a push for Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs).
• An additional injection of ₹10,000 crore is expected for the urban infrastructure fund in Budget 2026.
• The RBI is likely to maintain current interest rates, as inflation is forecasted to rise.
• The Sensex and Nifty 50 experienced volatility, with the Nifty closing marginally lower. Analysts advise a cautious "sell-on-rise" strategy until the Nifty decisively reclaims the 26,000 mark.
• Infosys, Groww, HDFC AMC, ICICI Lombard, and Waaree Renewable are among the stocks under close observation today, partly due to their third-quarter earnings announcements.
• Motilal Oswal and CLSA have released stock recommendations for several companies, including HCL Tech, TCS, Grasim Industries, and HDFC Bank, indicating potential upsides.

Mint

• Indian equity benchmarks, Sensex and Nifty 50, concluded Tuesday (January 13) with losses, influenced by profit booking, ongoing concerns regarding US tariffs, continued foreign fund outflows, and mixed global market signals.
• The Sensex initially slumped over 600 points during intraday trading before recovering to close 250 points lower, while the Nifty 50 also saw a significant decline.
• Expert Sumeet Bagadia has recommended five breakout stocks for purchase today: Jamna Auto Industries, DCB Bank, CSB Bank, Bajaj Consumer Care, and Tech Mahindra.
• The Budget 2026 may include ₹23,000 crore in incentives aimed at boosting capital goods manufacturing, bringing companies like BEML, CG Power & Industrial Solutions, and Larsen & Toubro into focus.
• Angel One is reportedly closing the gap with Zerodha in terms of active client numbers.
• ICICI Lombard's net profit for the third quarter saw a 9% reduction, settling at ₹658 crore.
• Canada is preparing to initiate Free Trade Agreement (FTA) discussions with India in February 2026.
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) affirmed its expectation that India will continue to attract foreign investments.

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