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GoalFi - Daily Market Wrap - Markets End Slightly Lower Amid Cautious Trade and US–Venezuela Geopolitical Tensions

GoalFi Pulse | 05 January 2026

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January 05, 2026

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Market Overview

Indian equity markets ended the session on a mildly negative note, as benchmark indices witnessed cautious trading amid mixed global cues and selective profit booking. While frontline indices closed lower, stock-specific action remained prominent, with select large-cap and mid-cap stocks posting notable gains.

Below is a detailed snapshot of today’s market performance:

Market Snapshot – Key Indices Performance

Index Name

LTP

Change

Change (%)

Nifty 50

26,250.30

-78.25

-0.30%

Nifty 500

24,058.45

-40.55

-0.20%

Nifty Bank

60,044.20

-106.75

-0.20%

Nifty Financial Services

27,851.45

-47.7

-0.20%

Nifty Midcap Select

13,968.00

-16

-0.10%

Market Insight:
Market sentiment remained cautious, with marginal declines across benchmarks reflecting consolidation after recent movements.

Top Gainers – Nifty 50

Stock

LTP (₹)

Change

Change (%)

Nestle India Ltd.

1,314.60

34.9

2.70%

Bharat Electronics Ltd.

413.8

10.65

2.60%

Eicher Motors Ltd.

7,482.50

148

2.00%

Ultratech Cement Ltd.

12,087.00

188

1.60%

Asian Paints Ltd.

2,815.60

43

1.60%

Summary:
Buying interest was seen in select consumption, capital goods, and automobile stocks.

Top Losers – Nifty 50

Stock

LTP (₹)

Change

Change (%)

HDFC Bank Ltd.

977.5

-24.1

-2.40%

Wipro Ltd.

263.3

-5.7

-2.10%

Infosys Ltd.

1,606.40

-34

-2.10%

HCL Technologies Ltd.

1,607.60

-32.6

-2.00%

Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Ltd.

238.09

-3.37

-1.40%

Summary:
Weakness in select banking and IT stocks weighed on overall market momentum.

Top Gainers - N500

Stock

LTP (₹)

Change

Change (%)

Netweb Technologies India Ltd.

3,274.60

250.5

8.30%

OLA Electric Mobility Ltd.

43.93

3.04

7.40%

Metropolis Healthcare Ltd.

2,050.50

117.2

6.10%

Sobha Ltd.

1,576.90

86.3

5.80%

SJVN Ltd.

87.65

4.61

5.60%

Summary:
Strong stock-specific triggers and buying interest supported gains in the broader market.

Top Losers- N500

Stock

LTP (₹)

Change

Change (%)

Ather Energy Ltd.

684.9

-56.75

-7.70%

Sapphire Foods India Ltd.

234.1

-17.9

-7.10%

Premier Energies Ltd.

787.75

-58.15

-6.90%

Devyani International Ltd.

140.04

-8.03

-5.40%

Waaree Energies Ltd.

2,714.30

-152

-5.30%

Summary:
Profit booking was visible in select high-beta and recently active stocks.

Market Outlook

Markets appear to be in a consolidation phase, with investors selectively positioning in fundamentally strong stocks. Near-term direction is expected to remain data-driven, with global cues and institutional activity influencing sentiment.

We recommend investors to stay disciplined, focus on long-term strategies, and avoid short-term noise.

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