Daily Finance Pulse India - 07 January 2026
Indian markets closed lower on Jan 6 with Nifty at 26,178.70 (-0.27%) and Sensex at 85,063.34 (-0.44%); US indices hit records amid Venezuela developments; BSE/NSE closed on 2026-01-07 (Wednesday), overall sentiment neutral.
1/10
**Nifty 50, Sensex Close Lower: Profit Booking, Global Cues Mixed**
Nifty 50 closed at 26,178.70, down 71.6 points (0.27%); Sensex ended at 85,063.34, drop of 376.28 points (0.44%) on Jan 6, 2026.[1][3]
Impact: Broader indices also down; watch defensive sectors like healthcare for resilience amid volatility.
2/10
**Trent Shares Tank 9%: Weak Q3 Revenue Update**
Trent revenue at ₹5,220 crore for Q3 FY26, up 17% YoY but below expectations; shares fell 8.63% to ₹4,047.60 on Jan 6, 2026.[1][2]
Impact: Avoid overexposure to retail; growth slowdown signals caution for consumer discretionary stocks.
3/10
**US Markets Surge: Dow Record High on Venezuela Ouster**
S&P 500 +0.79%, Dow +1.23% record, Nasdaq +0.69% after US ousted Maduro; positive global cues for Jan 6, 2026.[2]
Impact: Boosts sentiment for Indian IT/exporters; track US oil investments encouraged by Trump.
4/10
**Bajaj Auto Hits 52-Week High: Export Strength, Emkay Upgrade**
Bajaj Auto up 3% to new high post Emkay 'Buy' upgrade, target ₹11,100; strong exports to Latin America/Asia on Jan 6, 2026.[1]
Impact: EV three-wheeler leadership supports auto sector; consider buying on dips for growth.
5/10
**L&T Finance Q3 Update: Retail Disbursements Surge 49% YoY**
Retail disbursements ₹22,690 crore (+49% YoY), loan book ₹1,11,900 crore (+21% YoY) for Q3 FY26 on Jan 6, 2026.[2]
Impact: NBFC growth signals credit expansion; positive for banking/finance amid deposit trends.
6/10
**Adani Power Win: SC Rules No Customs Duty on SEZ Power**
Supreme Court upholds Adani Power appeal, overturns Gujarat HC on SEZ electricity duty on Jan 5, 2026.[2]
Impact: Margin relief for power firms; boosts Adani group sentiment in energy sector.
7/10
**Axis Bank Deposits Grow: Total at ₹1,260.8 Cr in Q3**
Axis Bank total deposits ₹1,260.8 crore (+YoY from ₹1,095.9 Cr), gross advances ₹1,170.5 crore for Dec 2025 quarter.[2]
Impact: Stable deposit growth aids lending; monitor IndusInd/Axis for banking recovery.
8/10
**Crude Oil Dips: MCX Jan Futures at ₹5,245 (-0.47%)**
January crude oil futures down 0.47% to ₹5,245 amid Venezuela uncertainty on Jan 6, 2026.[1]
Impact: Volatility persists; oil & gas sector top loser (-1.75%), hedge energy exposure.
9/10
**ONGC JVs: Enters Ethane Shipping with Mitsui OSK**
ONGC forms two JVs with Japan's Mitsui OSK Lines for ethane shipping business on Jan 6, 2026.[2]
Impact: Diversification into shipping aids O&G; long-term positive for energy logistics.
10/10
**Healthcare Shines: Apollo Hospitals Top Gainer +3.74%**
Nifty Healthcare +1.85%, Pharma green; Apollo Hospitals +3.74% to ₹7,348 on Jan 6, 2026.[1]
Impact: Defensive play amid market dip; rotate into pharma/healthcare for stability.