Nifty 50 Touched A New All-Time High; India’s IPO Market Raised ₹1.78 Lakh Crore in 2025 & More
- Share.Market
- 10 min read
- 02 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 equity benchmark indices ended in the green on Friday, with Nifty 50 touching a new all-time high of 26,340 in today’s trading session. Nifty Bank and Nifty Auto also touched new record highs of 60,203.75 and 28,867.05 respectively. All sectoral indices ended the day on a positive note, with Nifty FMCG emerging as the only sectoral loser.
Key Indices – Share Market
Today’s Top News from the Indian Share Market
COALINDIACoal India permitted direct participation of foreign buyers from Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Nepal in SWMA e-auctions, effective January 1, 2026. Previously limited to domestic traders, this move enhances transparency, competition, and market integration while safeguarding local supply.
PSBPunjab & Sind Bank’s total business hit ₹2.49 lakh crore in Q3 FY26 (provisional), up 11.84% YoY, with total deposits at ₹1.39 lakh crore (+9.27%) and gross advances at ₹1.10 lakh crore (+15.25%). CD ratio improved to 79.37%, signaling robust lending growth.
INDIANBIndian Bank’s total business reached ₹14.30 lakh crore as of Dec 31, 2025 (provisional), up 13.4% YoY, driven by deposits at ₹7.90 lakh crore (+12.5%) and gross advances at ₹6.40 lakh crore (+14.5%). RAM advances grew 17% YoY.
AUROPHARMAAurobindo Pharma’s subsidiary Auro Pharma approved acquiring Khandelwal Laboratories’ non-oncology prescription formulations business for ₹325 crore via a slump sale. The deal adds 23 brands in anti-infectives and pain management, boosting domestic presence.
HEROMOTOCOHero MotoCorp reported 40% YoY growth in December 2025 with dispatches at 4.56 lakh units, fueled by scooters (105% rise), festive demand, new launches, and 21% export growth to 37,236 units. Q3 FY26 showed strong motorcycle and EV momentum.
TVSMOTORTVS Motor achieved record Q3 FY26 sales of 15.44 lakh units, up 27% YoY, with two-wheelers at 14.84 lakh (+25%) and three-wheelers at 0.60 lakh (+106%). International business grew 40% to 4.10 lakh units.
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) |
| 01 Jan 2026 | -3,268.60 | 1,525.89 |
| Month-to-Date | -3,268.60 | 1,525.89 |
What’s Happening Beyond Markets?
- India’s IPO market demonstrated strong resilience in 2025, raising ₹1.78 lakh crore, according to an NSE Report. This performance highlights investor confidence and market depth amid economic uncertainties.
- Fiscal deficit widened to ₹9.77 lakh crore in April-November FY26, marking a 15.4% YoY surge, according to a report by Union Bank of India (UBI) Report. It reflects higher government spending, prompting closer watch on fiscal consolidation efforts ahead of the Budget.
- India’s manufacturing PMI slipped to a two-year low of 55.0 in December, with production growth slowing to a 38-month low, according to the HSBC India Manufacturing PMI released on Friday. Export growth also hit a 14-month low. Lacklustre domestic demand and weaker exports dragged factory activity amid global headwinds.
- GST collections climbed 6% YoY in December, driven by a 19.7% surge in import-related revenues to ₹51,977 crore. Domestic transactions grew modestly at 1.2%, signaling resilient supply chains despite rate rationalisations.
Back to Basics
Terms that put you one step ahead – every day
What is the Repo Rate?
Repo Rate is the interest rate at which the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) lends short-term money to commercial banks against government securities. When the RBI increases the Repo Rate, borrowing becomes costlier for banks, so they often pass this on by raising loan and credit card interest rates.
This usually cools demand and helps control inflation. When the RBI cuts the Repo Rate, banks can borrow more cheaply, which can lead to lower lending rates and encourage spending and investment in the economy.
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