Sensex Rises Above 81,800 on Jan 27; Axis Bank, Adani Ports and UltraTech Cement Lead Gains

Indian equity benchmarks opened on a positive note on Tuesday, January 27, tracking supportive global cues. The BSE Sensex was trading at 81,829.96 at 9:48 AM, up 292.26 points or 0.36%, rebounding from the sharp sell-off seen in the previous session.

The index opened slightly lower at 81,436.79 but quickly recovered momentum. During early trade, the Sensex touched a high of 81,820.12 and a low of 81,088.59, indicating mild volatility as investors selectively accumulated stocks.

Index Performance Snapshot

At the index level, broader sentiment remained constructive. The BSE Sensex was trading around 81,802 with gains of over 260 points. The BSE Bankex rose to 65,999, up 0.21%, while the BSE Sensex 50 advanced 0.32% to 26,255, reflecting strength in frontline stocks.

Top Gainers on Sensex

Buying interest was seen in banking, infrastructure and metal stocks. Axis Bank led the gainers, rising nearly 4% to ₹1,309.80. Adani Ports climbed 3.81% to ₹1,357.45, while UltraTech Cement gained close to 3% at ₹12,721.85.

Bharat Electronics (BEL) advanced 1.60% to ₹416.45, while Tata Steel added 1.44% to ₹190.25. NTPC also traded higher, gaining 1.37% to ₹341.40, supported by steady interest in PSU stocks.

Top Losers on Sensex

On the downside, select auto and FMCG stocks faced profit booking. Kotak Mahindra Bank slipped 3.34% to ₹408.10, emerging as the top laggard. Mahindra & Mahindra declined 2.87% to ₹3,441, while Maruti Suzuki dropped 1.45% to ₹15,245.

Titan edged lower by 0.14% to ₹4,016.15, Hindustan Unilever fell 0.23% to ₹2,406.60, and ICICI Bank slipped 0.29% to ₹1,339.50.

Market Sentiment

Overall market sentiment remained cautiously positive, with investors focusing on stock-specific triggers and early earnings trends. Banking and infrastructure stocks provided support, while autos witnessed some pressure.

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Conclusion

The Indian stock market started the session on a firm footing, with the Sensex holding above the 81,800 mark in early trade. 

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