Nifty 50 And Sensex End Flat; India’s GDP to Grow by 6.9%: Ind-Ra
- Simran Bafna
- 10 min read
- 07 Jan 2026
Here’s a quick wrap-up where we break down the performance of key indices, top corporate movers, and the major economic headlines of the day.
Equity indices remained range-bound today as investors weighed strong quarterly result updates against geopolitical tensions in Venezuela. While Nifty and Sensex closed marginally lower, gold hit a historic ₹1.4 lakh per 10g peak, outperforming equities as a safe-haven asset.
Key Indices – Share Market
Today’s Top News from the Indian Share Market
SENCO
The jewellery retailer reported a stellar 51% YoY revenue growth in Q3FY26, driven by strong festive demand and the addition of four new stores. Filings confirm robust same-store sales growth despite rising gold prices.
TITAN
Titan’s Q3 business update revealed a 41% year-on-year jump in total revenue, driven by substantial average selling price (‘ASP’) increases, offsetting flattish buyer growth.
CMSINFO
The company secured a massive ₹1,000 crore, 10-year contract from SBI to manage approximately 5,000 ATMs across India. This order win significantly bolsters its long-term revenue visibility in the outsourcing segment.
DMART
DMart’s shares rallied after its Q3FY26 business update revealed a 13.2% YoY growth in standalone revenue to ₹17,613 crore. The company also confirmed the addition of new stores during the quarter, bringing the total store count to a robust level ahead of its full earnings release on January 10, 2026.
CIPLA
Shares dropped after the US FDA flagged compliance issues at a manufacturing facility belonging to Cipla’s partner for the drug Lanreotide. This raises concerns over potential delays in product launches in the US market.
Broader Market Performance Today
NIFTY MIDCAP 150₹22,606.50 +0.43%
INDIA VIXTop Performing Sectors Today
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Today’s Top Gainers and Losers
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FII DII Activity (₹ Cr)
| Date | FII (Net Value) | DII (Net Value) |
| 06 January 2026 | -107.63 | 1,749.35 |
| 05 January 2026 | -36.25 | 1,764.07 |
| 02 January 2026 | 289.80 | 677.38 |
| 01 January 2026 | -3,268.60 | 1,525.89 |
| Month-to-Date | -3,122.68 | 5,716.69 |
What’s Happening Beyond Markets?
- India Ratings & Research (Ind-Ra) in its latest report has said that India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is likely to grow by 6.9 per cent in the next financial year (FY27). Key reforms such as Goods and Services Tax (GST), income tax cuts, and Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) are poised to act as economic catalysts and safeguard economy from global challenges.
- With a view to guard domestic players from cheap imports, the Commerce Ministry’s arm, the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR), has started an anti-dumping probe into imports of nylon chips and granules — used in the textiles industry, from China and Russia.
- The Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) has said that retail vehicle sales across all categories in India rose by 7.71% to 2,81,61,228 units in 2025, up from 2,61,45,445 units in 2024
- In a move to expand bilateral relations, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said that India views Luxembourg as a ‘very important’ partner, and the two countries can enhance bilateral cooperation in multiple areas, including fintech, space, and AI.
Back to Basics
Terms that put you one step ahead – every day
Shareholder Quota in IPOs
A Shareholder Quota is a reservation (usually 10%) of an IPO issue size specifically for investors who already hold shares of the parent company or a related promoter entity in their Demat account.
How it works today:
- Eligibility: To apply under this quota, you must be a shareholder of the parent company on the Record Date mentioned in the RHP (Red Herring Prospectus).
- Benefit: Investors can apply in the Shareholder Category increasing their chances of allotment as this pool might be smaller than the retail category.
Before You Go…
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