Indian equity markets ended higher on January 12, 2026, with NIFTY 50 settling at 25,790.25, gaining 106.95 points or 0.42%. The benchmark index witnessed buying interest in metal and mining stocks, which supported the overall upside.
Coal India, Tata Steel, and Asian Paints emerged as top gainers during the session. In contrast, IT and financial stocks faced selling pressure, with Infosys and Bajaj Finance among the notable laggards.
NIFTY 50 opened on a firm note and traded in positive territory for most of the session. Gains in commodities and infrastructure-linked stocks helped offset losses in select large-cap technology shares.
Coal India led the index advancers with a 3.39% rise, followed by Tata Steel and Asian Paints, which gained 2.75% and 2.5%, respectively. On the downside, Infosys declined 1.02%, making it the biggest loser among index constituents.
| Company | Open | High | Low | Previous Close | LTP | % Change |
| Coal India | 418.90 | 433.15 | 415.65 | 418.35 | 432.55 | 3.39 |
| Tata Steel | 178.40 | 183.65 | 177.64 | 178.40 | 183.30 | 2.75 |
| Asian Paints | 2,826.00 | 2,900.00 | 2,808.00 | 2,825.50 | 2,896.20 | 2.50 |
| JSW Steel | 1,160.00 | 1,185.00 | 1,146.40 | 1,158.80 | 1,185.00 | 2.26 |
| Hindalco Industries | 909.95 | 921.95 | 897.00 | 900.95 | 920.90 | 2.21 |
| Company | Open | High | Low | Previous Close | LTP | % Change |
| Infosys | 1,610.10 | 1,613.30 | 1,592.60 | 1,614.10 | 1,597.60 | -1.02 |
| Bajaj Finance | 958.80 | 961.40 | 939.85 | 959.60 | 950.00 | -1.00 |
| Tata Motors | 352.95 | 354.15 | 347.65 | 354.15 | 350.60 | -1.00 |
| Bajaj Auto | 9,562.50 | 9,588.50 | 9,360.00 | 9,562.50 | 9,478.50 | -0.88 |
| Eicher Motors | 7,477.00 | 7,507.00 | 7,322.00 | 7,507.00 | 7,443.00 | -0.85 |
Metal and mining stocks outperformed during the session, with Coal India, Tata Steel, and JSW Steel recording strong gains. FMCG stocks also saw buying interest, led by Asian Paints’ 2.5% rise.
On the other hand, IT stocks faced pressure, with Infosys declining over 1%. Financial and auto stocks showed mixed trends, limiting the overall upside of the index.
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NIFTY 50 closed higher on January 12, 2026, driven by gains in metal and mining stocks. Coal India and Tata Steel led the rallies, while Infosys and Bajaj Finance were among the top losers.
Despite sectoral divergences, the benchmark index managed to end in positive territory. Trading activity remained robust, with strong volumes recorded in commodity-linked stocks.
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Published on: Jan 12, 2026, 4:10 PM IST
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