Nifty 50, Sensex Slipped from Record Highs; Gold Prices Surged Over 2%
- Share.Market
- 9 min read
- 05 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.
Indian equities slipped from record highs on Monday amid broad-based selling. Defence stocks were in demand, auto stocks showed resilience post December sales, while the IT stocks fell. The Rupee ended at 90.28 per $ against Friday’s close of 90.20 per $.
Key Indices – Share Market
Today’s Top News from the Indian Share Market
OLAELECThe Bengaluru-based EV maker’s share price surged after its market share in the two wheeler segment increased to 9.3% in December, compared to 7.2% in November.
METROPOLISThe company’s consolidated revenue increased 26% from the previous year, driven by sustained momentum in preventive and wellness checkups under TruHealth.
SOBHAThe real estate company reported its highest ever quarterly sales during the October to December Quarter (Q3FY26). Its sales grew by 52.3% year on year to ₹2,115 crore.
COALINDIAThe state-owned company was in focus as its subsidiary Bharat Coking Coal is about to launch its initial public offering (IPO) on January 09, making it the first mainboard IPO in 2026.
HDFCBANKThe heavyweight was one of the top losers on the Nifty 50 index despite strong Q3 results as its loan-deposit ratio has gone up by 50 basis points. This has been a headwind for the bank.
Broader Market Performance Today
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) |
| 02 January 2025 | 289.80 | 677.38 |
| 01 January 2025 | -3,268.60 | 1,525.89 |
| Month-to-Date | -2,978.80 | 2,203.27 |
What’s Happening Beyond Markets?
- The Rupee ended at 90.28 per $ against Friday’s close of 90.20 per $
- Gold prices rose over 2% to $4,430 per ounce today as geopolitical tensions heightened and investors leaned towards safe haven assets. US President Donald Trump said that Washington would temporarily “run” Venezuela after capturing Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in a surprise military operation on Saturday.
- India is stepping up its efforts to strengthen domestic supply chains, reduce import dependence for critical electronic components, and support the growth of high-value manufacturing capabilities in the country, with the latest approval of 22 proposals with an investment of ₹41,863 crore under the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS).
- The Government has extended the deadline for submission of fresh applications under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Textiles till the end of March 2026 after receiving strong response from textile companies.
- The Reserve Bank India (RBI) in its latest data has showed that bank credit to industry increased at a faster rate of 9.6 percent in November 2025 as against 8.3 percent in the same month of the preceding year.
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IPO Corner: Mainboard
Upcoming IPO
| Company | Date | Total Issue Size | Price Band | Minimum Investment |
| Bharat Coking Coal | 9-13 January 2026 | ₹1,071 Cr | ₹21 to ₹23 per share | ₹12,600 |
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