Daily Finance Pulse India - 13 January 2026
Indian markets closed higher on Jan 12 with Sensex at 83,878 (+302 pts) and Nifty at 25,790 (+107 pts), snapping a 5-day losing streak amid US trade talk hopes; exchanges closed on Jan 13 (Tuesday holiday); overall sentiment neutral ahead of TCS, HCLTech Q3 results and India CPI data.
1/10
**Sensex +302 pts, Nifty above 25,790: US trade talks boost sentiment**
Jan 12, 2026 · BSE Sensex settled 301.93 pts or 0.36% higher at 83,878.17, Nifty up 106.95 pts or 0.42% at 25,790.25, recovering from intraday lows on India-US trade discussion progress.
Impact: Bargain hunting in metals, energy, banking supports rebound; watch FII outflows at Rs 3,769 cr.
2/10
**Nifty snaps 5-day loss: Tata Steel, Asian Paints rise 3% each**
Jan 12, 2026 · Indices rebounded late on value buying after early 0.85% Sensex drop to 82,861; metal sector +1.92%, commodities +1.06%; laggards include Infosys, Bajaj Finance.
Impact: Positive US ambassador remarks on trade ties lift mood; broader smallcap -0.68%, midcap -0.41%.
3/10
**TCS, HCLTech Q3 results today: Investors eye earnings amid flat GIFT Nifty**
Jan 12, 2026 · TCS, HCL Technologies, Anand Rathi Wealth report Q3 today; react to DMart, IREDA post-market Friday results; GIFT Nifty +9 at 25,798 signals flat open.
Impact: Earnings season key for sentiment; caution ahead of India December CPI release today.
4/10
**US markets gain: S&P 500 +0.65%, Dow +0.48%, Nasdaq +0.82%**
Jan 12, 2026 (reporting Friday close) · US indices rise on mixed global cues; impacts India via FII flows and trade hopes.
Impact: Positive Wall Street supports Asian rebound; watch Trump Fed pressure, DOJ probe on Powell.
5/10
**Asian markets mixed: Nikkei +1.61%, Kospi +1.26%; China CSI -0.29%**
Jan 12, 2026 · Japan Nikkei surges, SK Kospi gains; China, HK ease slightly; sets tone for India open.
Impact: Mixed cues limit upside; oil slips to $63.17/bbl amid Iran protests.
6/10
**India CPI data due: Inflation watch amid market volatility**
Jan 12, 2026 · December CPI release today; markets cautious post 5-day Sensex drop of 2,185 pts.
Impact: Data to influence RBI policy views; DII buying Rs 5,596 cr offsets FII sales.
7/10
**Sensex intraday tumble: Down 638 pts to 82,938 on global caution**
Jan 12, 2026 · Sensex hits 82,937 (-638 pts), Nifty 25,494 (-189 pts) mid-session on risk-off, Q3 earnings wait.
Impact: Broad selling across sectors; Bank Nifty struggles below key averages.
8/10
**Oil prices slip amid Iran unrest: Brent -0.27% at $63.17**
Jan 12, 2026 · Brent crude falls on supply concerns, Iran protests (500+ fatalities); Trump weighs intervention.
Impact: Commodity rally aids metals; safe-havens like gold in demand.
9/10
**Crypto risks structural, returns not: Market commentary**
Jan 12, 2026 · Analyst notes crypto's inherent risks amid volatile global sentiment.
Impact: Investors stay sidelined; focus on traditional assets like indices.
10/10
**EM markets up: MSCI EM +1.61% weekly**
Jan 12, 2026 · MSCI Emerging Markets +1.61% WoW, EAFE +1.42%; supports India rebound.
Impact: Global EM strength aids Nifty recovery; forex stable.