Daily Finance Pulse India - 28 January 2026
Indian markets closed higher on Jan 27 with Sensex at 81,857 (+320 pts) and Nifty at 25,175 (+127 pts) amid India-EU FTA buzz and Q3 earnings; exchanges closed on Jan 28 for Republic Day extension sentiment, overall bullish tone ahead of Budget 2026.
1/10
**Sensex +320 pts, Nifty +127 pts: India-EU FTA Rally**
Jan 27, 2026 · Benchmarks rebounded sharply in late trade post Republic Day holiday, Sensex closed at 81,857, Nifty above 25,150 amid FTA announcement and positive GIFT Nifty cues.
Impact: Boosts investor confidence ahead of Union Budget 2026; watch Nifty Bank up 1% to 59,205.
2/10
**Nifty Closes Above 25,150: Post-Holiday Recovery**
Jan 27, 2026 · After Friday's dip to 25,048.65, Nifty gained 127 pts to 25,175 with top gainers Axis Bank, Adani Ent, JSW Steel; GIFT Nifty up 0.44% signaling positive open.
Impact: Flat-to-positive bias persists despite Trump tariff threats; focus on Q3 results today.
3/10
**India-EU FTA Signed: 'Mother of All Deals'**
Jan 27, 2026 · Landmark free-trade agreement boosts market sentiment; GIFT Nifty at 25,201 up 0.44% ahead of formal announcement.
Impact: Enhances export prospects, supports Nifty rebound; key trigger with Budget 2026 looming.
4/10
**Axis Bank Q3 Profit +3% to Rs 6,490 Cr**
Jan 27, 2026 · Standalone net profit rises YoY; emerges top gainer driving Nifty Bank to 59,205 (+732 pts).
Impact: Banking sector outperforms; positive for financial stocks ahead of RBI policy cues.
5/10
**Kotak Mahindra Bank Q3 Profit +4% to Rs 3,446 Cr**
Jan 27, 2026 · YoY growth in standalone net profit; contributes to sectoral strength post-holiday.
Impact: Reinforces banking rally; Nifty Bank up over 1%, watch for credit growth data.
6/10
**MCX Q3 Profit Surges 151% to Rs 401 Cr**
Jan 27, 2026 · Consolidated net profit jumps YoY on higher trading volumes in commodities.
Impact: Commodity exchange boom signals volatility play; favorable for derivatives traders.
7/10
**HCL Tech Acquires Singapore's Finergic Solutions**
Jan 27, 2026 · Deal to enhance wealth management digital capabilities; closure by April 30.
Impact: IT sector M&A activity lifts sentiment; monitor Infosys peers for upgrades.
8/10
**Trump Tariff Threats Hit Asia: Nikkei +0.1%, KOSPI Rebounds**
Jan 27, 2026 · Mixed Asian open amid US duties on South Korea; global trade worries revive.
Impact: EM volatility rises; Indian exporters cautious ahead of US Fed meet.
9/10
**US Markets Up: S&P +0.50%, Dow +0.64% Pre-Fed**
Jan 27, 2026 · Wall Street gains ahead of mega-cap earnings and rate policy update.
Impact: Positive global cues support India open; FII inflows possible despite outflows.
10/10
**Q3 Earnings Today: Asian Paints, Vodafone Idea, Marico**
Jan 27, 2026 · Key cos like Tata Consumer, Motilal Oswal report; profit booking lingers from Friday.
Impact: Stock-specific moves expected; FMCG and telecom in focus post Torrent Pharma stake buy.