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The Indian equity market closed higher on Monday, with the Sensex and Nifty breaking a five-day losing run following a sharp late-session recovery, as investors drew reassurance from indications of fresh trade engagement between New Delhi and Washington. Losses seen earlier in the day were wall rapidly after the incoming U.S. ambassador to India said the two countries would start talks on trade matters on January 13.

Sensex Today | Nifty 50

The Indian equity market closed higher on Monday, with the Sensex and Nifty ending a five-session losing streak after a sharp afternoon rebound in late trade, as investors drew reassurance from signs of renewed trade engagement between New Delhi and Washington. Early declines were wall after the incoming U.S. ambassador to India said the two

Dollar wobbles as markets suffer about threat to Fed independence
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Oil prices gain on Iran supply disruption concerns

Oil prices inched up on Tuesday as concerns about Iran and possible supply disruptions outweighed expectations of higher crude output from Venezuela.

GIFT Nifty started Tuesday on a positive note, up 0.31% to 25,938. Global factors are in focus, with market direction likely to be influenced by cues from Asian and US equity, as well as trends in currencies and commodities.

Benchmark indices ended higher on January 12, with the BSE Sensex scaling 301.93 points, or 0.36%, to close at 83,878.17. The NSE Nifty 50 advanced 106.95 points, or 0.42%, to settle at 25,790.25.

Global key and domestic cues to watch on January 13, 2025

Asian Markets

Asian markets started Tuesday in positive territory, with most major trading indices higher across the region. Japan led the gains after markets reopened from a holiday. The Nikkei 225 rose 3% and the Topix climbed 2%. The Japanese markets rally on the back of key political developments. Reports suggest the ruling Liberal Democratic Party may dissolve the Lower House. This could lead to a quick election. The election is expected to be held as early as February, as per reports.

South Korea’s Kospi advanced 0.6%, while the Kosdaq slipped 0.3%. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 also moved up 0.7%.

The profits came as investors appeared to look past geopolitical tensions involving Iran and Venezuela, along with developments related to a criminal investigation involving the Chair of the United States Federal Reserve.

US markets

US stocks ended higher on January 12 with key indices closing at record levels. The S&P 500 rose 0.16% to 6,977.27, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 86.13 points, or 0.17%, to 49,590.20. The Nasdaq Composite added 0.26% to settle at 23,733.90.

US dollar

The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the dollar’s value against a basket of six foreign currencies, was trading 0.04% higher at 98.93 on Monday morning. The index evaluates the strength or weakness of the US dollar in comparison to major currencies. The basket contains currencies such as the British Pound, Euro, Swiss Krona, Japanese Yen, Swiss Franc, etc. The rupee depreciated 0.01% to close at 90.16 to the dollar on January 12.

Crude Oil

Oil prices edged up in early Tuesday trade, with West Texas Intermediate crude trading near $59.71 a barrel following a 0.35% rise, while Brent crude hovered around $64.10, up 0.36%. The situation in Iran remains a key factor for crude price moves.

FII, DII data
Foreign investors remained net sellers in the Indian market, offloading shares worth Rs 3,638 million. At the same time, domestic institutions provided support, picking up equities worth Rs 3,769 crore, as per exchange figures on January 12.

Gold rate today

Gold prices in India were slightly lower. On the MCX, February 5, 2026 gold futures were trading at Rs 1,41,991 per 10 grams in the newest update.

In the international market, gold was traded at $4,597 per ounce.

Top industries in last trading session

In the last trading session, sectoral market capitalization shifted higher across select pockets, Nifty,with non-ferrous metals rising 2.66% and the mining sector adding 2.54%. Paints and pigments recorded a 1.53% increase, while iron and steel stocks saw a relatively smaller uptick of 1.2%.

Best and worst performing business group in last trading session
In the last trading session, group-wise market capitalization saw the Vedanta Group increase 3.1%, followed by gains of 2.29% in the Poddar Group and 2.28% in the Muthoot Group. On the other hand, the Anil Ambani Group declined 3.3%, the DCM Group slipped 3.49%, and the Nagarjuna Group saw a sharper fall of 4.76%.

The short-term outlook is bullish for Asian Paints. Nifty, The stock has risen over 2 per cent on Monday and has started the week on a positive note. This rise ends the one-month narrow consolidation around ₹2,800. The region between ₹2,830 and ₹2,770 will be very good support for the stock now. It can limit the downward side if there is an intermediate dip from current levels. Asian Paints share price can rise to ₹3,150 in the coming weeks. Traders can buy Asian Paints shares now at ₹2,896.

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