Gift Nifty Signals a Positive Start for Indian Stock Market Amid Positive Global Cues

On January 13, 2026, the Indian equity markets are set to begin the session on a firm footing, with the Sensex and Nifty likely to extend their upward momentum. 

Gift Nifty Today

Early indicators were encouraging, with GIFT Nifty trading 37 points higher at 25,917 around 7:11 AM. The positive global cues and optimism around India–US trade engagement are supporting sentiment after US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor indicated that bilateral trade discussions are scheduled to take place today.

Asian Markets

Across Asia, markets were broadly higher as investors shrugged off geopolitical concerns surrounding Iran and Venezuela, along with news of a criminal investigation involving US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. China’s CSI 300 rose 0.54%, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng surged 1.32% and South Korea’s KOSPI advanced 1.04%.

Japanese equities outperformed peers, with the Nikkei jumping 3.22% following reports that the ruling Liberal Democratic Party may dissolve the Lower House later this month, paving the way for a snap election in February.

US Markets

Overnight on Wall Street, US benchmarks closed at fresh record highs. The S&P 500 added 0.16%, the Dow Jones gained 0.17%, and the Nasdaq climbed 0.26%. Market participants are now focused on the US Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for December, due later today.

Q3FY26 Earnings in Focus

Several companies are scheduled to announce their Q3 results today, including ICICI Lombard, ICICI Prudential Life, Tata Elxsi, 5paisa Capital, Just Dial, Bank of Maharashtra, Navkar Corporation, Oriental Hotels, Sigma Solve, and Tokyo Plast International. Investors will also digest earnings released post-market on Monday by TCS, HCL Technologies, Anand Rathi Wealth, and others.

Also Read: NSE Declares Trading Holiday on January 15, 2026, Due To Maharashtra Civic Elections

IPO Watch

Activity in the primary market remains brisk. On the mainboard, the Amagi Media Labs IPO opens for subscription today, while the Bharat Coking Coal IPO closes. In the SME space, GRE Renew Enertech and INDO SMC IPOs begin their subscription periods, whereas the Defrail Technologies IPO concludes. Additionally, shares of Gabion Technologies India are set to debut on the exchanges today.

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