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GoalFi - Daily Market Wrap - Benchmarks Ends Positive Amid Cautious Optimism On Tariff and Accumulation Across The Market

GoalFi Pulse | 12 January 2026

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Market Overview

Indian equity markets ended today’s session on a positive note, with benchmark indices posting modest gains. Buying interest was seen in select heavyweights and commodity-linked stocks, while pockets of weakness persisted across IT, auto, and select mid-cap names. Below is a detailed, data-accurate market wrap segmented for clarity.

Market Snapshot – Key Indices Performance

Index Name

LTP

Change

Change (%)

Nifty 50

25,790.25

106.95

0.40%

Nifty 500

23,510.45

43.1

0.20%

Nifty Bank

59,450.50

198.95

0.30%

Nifty Financial Services

27,518.50

136.4

0.50%

Nifty Midcap Select

13,696.95

20.25

0.20%

Market Insight:
Benchmark and broader indices closed higher, led by strength in financials and selective buying across the market.

Top Gainers – Nifty 50

Stock Name

LTP

Change

Change (%)

Coal India Ltd.

432.3

13.95

3.30%

Tata Steel Ltd.

183.24

4.84

2.70%

Asian Paints Ltd.

2,896.40

70.9

2.50%

Hindalco Industries Ltd.

920.15

19.2

2.10%

Trent Ltd.

4,056.40

83.5

2.10%

Summary:
Metal and consumption-driven stocks led gains, supported by firm commodity prices and stock-specific buying.

Top Losers – Nifty 50

Stock Name

LTP

Change

Change (%)

Infosys Ltd.

1,595.90

-18.2

-1.10%

Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd.

350.55

-3.6

-1.00%

Eicher Motors Ltd.

7,436.00

-71

-1.00%

Bajaj Finance Ltd.

951.9

-7.7

-0.80%

Bajaj Auto Ltd.

9,491.00

-71.5

-0.80%

Summary:
IT and auto stocks witnessed mild profit booking, limiting the upside in frontline indices.

Top Gainers - N500

Stock Name

LTP

Change

Change (%)

IFCI Ltd.

56.43

7.42

15.10%

Force Motors Ltd.

19,900.00

1,190.00

6.40%

Hindustan Copper Ltd.

545.7

24.9

4.80%

BSE Ltd.

2,790.60

121.1

4.50%

Premier Energies Ltd.

745.6

28.15

3.90%

Summary:
Select mid- and small-cap stocks outperformed sharply on strong momentum and stock-specific triggers.

Top Losers- N500

Stock Name

LTP

Change

Change (%)

Tejas Networks Ltd.

377.6

-39.55

-9.50%

City Union Bank Ltd.

263.05

-18.05

-6.40%

GE Vernova T&D India Ltd.

2,718.20

-179.9

-6.20%

Signatureglobal (India) Ltd.

955.6

-52

-5.20%

Reliance Infrastructure Ltd.

148.51

-7.81

-5.00%

Summary:
Sharp declines in select stocks indicate continued volatility and profit-taking in overheated counters.

Market Outlook

Overall sentiment remains cautiously positive, with leadership from financials and commodity-linked stocks. However, ongoing stock-specific volatility suggests investors should remain selective and focus on fundamentally strong opportunities.

We continue to advise investors to stay disciplined, focus on fundamentally strong businesses, and avoid reactionary decisions during short-term market fluctuations.

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