WEEKLY REPORT
Indian equity indices remained under pressure throughout the week despite easing trade tensions between the US and Europe. A weaker rupee, sustained FII outflows, delays in the India-US trade deal, and weaker-than-expected Q3 earnings so far continued to weigh on market sentiment.
The BSE Sensex declined 1519.48 points or -1.83% to finish at 81,537.70, while the Nifty50 shed 505.98 points or -1.98% to finish at 25,048.65.
During the week, Reliance Industries recorded the biggest decline in market capitalisation, followed by ICICI Bank, Eternal, and Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone. In contrast, Hindustan Unilever, Kotak Mahindra Bank, and Tech Mahindra saw an increase in their market value.
All the sectoral indices gave negative returns with Nifty Realty shedding more than 11 percent, Nifty Consumer Durables index slipping 6.5 percent, Nifty Media plunging 4 percent, Nifty Oil & Gas, Energy, Infra, Defence, and Healthcare fell 3 percent each.
Among the broader market indices, the BSE Large-cap, BSE Mid-cap index, and the Small-cap indices lost -2.30, -3.74, and -4.98 percent, respectively, this week.
Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth Rs 14,651.99 crore during the period, while Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) offset the selling with purchases worth Rs 20,746 crore.
The Indian rupee weakened further against the US dollar, touching a fresh all-time low of 91.97 in Friday’s session. The INR ended 110 paise lower at 91.96 per dollar on January 23, compared with 90.86 a week earlier, and traded in a range of 91.97–90.61 during the period.
ECONOMY NEWS
India Eases Wheat Products Export Ban
India approved the export of some wheat-based goods, easing restrictions that have been in place for more than three years, on expectations for a strong harvest that will likely boost domestic supplies. The government has permitted the export of up to 500,000 tonnes of wheat flour and related products such as semolina under a one-off quota. The decision reflects improved domestic wheat availability while keeping overall export controls to protect local food security.
Key Takeaways from Davos 2026
The World Economic Forum in Davos was dominated by geopolitical tensions and U.S. influence, particularly in relation to President Trump’s presence and trade rhetoric. European leaders pushed back against U.S. claims on Greenland, highlighting strains in transatlantic ties. Business and financial leaders debated the risks of protectionism, market volatility, and the future of AI, including concerns over asset bubbles and job market impacts. Tech leaders touted AI’s growth while unions warned about inequality and job losses. Energy debates saw a clash between fossil fuel priorities and clean energy advocacy.
STOCKS IN NEWS
Eternal
The shares of Zomato’s parent company Eternal fell more than 10 percent this week. It came as a surprise amidst Q3 results, and Dipinder Goyal’s step down and appointment of Albinder Dhindsa as CEO. The company reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 102 crore for the October-December quarter of the ongoing financial year 2026.
Adani Enterprises
Shares of Adani Enterprises fell over 10 percent over the week, amidst reports that stated the US Securities and Exchange Commission has asked a US court for permission to personally email summons to billionaire Gautam Adani and group executive Sagar Adani over alleged fraud and a $265-million bribery scheme.
Bandhan Bank
The shares of Bandhan Bank jumped over 3 percent this week after the lender released its results for the October-December quarter of the ongoing financial year 2026. The company reported a net profit of Rs 205.59 crore for the third quarter of FY26, marking a 52 percent year-on-year (YoY) fall from the Rs 426.49 crore net profit reported in the same quarter of the previous financial year.
Hindustan Zinc
Hindustan Zinc shares rose 6.3 percent over the week and ended with a fresh 52-week high as silver notched a new peak amid diminishing confidence in US assets on account of geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty. The company is one of the biggest miners of silver in India. The shares of the company went up almost 50 percent in one year
IIFL Finance
Shares of IIFL Finance fell 18.5 percent this week as the NBFC got a notice from the Income Tax Department. The notice was regarding directing the Company to get its accounts audited for a specified block period under Section 142(2A) of the Income Tax Act, 1961, and appointing a Special Auditor for the said purpose.
Source – Moneycontrol, Reuters