Nifty Above 25,100; Sensex Today Traders Higher
Asian markets traded mixed on Tuesday after US President Donald Trump said he would increase tariffs on South Korea.
US stock market ended higher on Monday, with the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq advancing for a fourth consecutive session.
Here's a table showing how US stocks performed on Monday:
| Stock/Index | LTP | Change ($) | Change (%) | Day High | Day Low | 52-Week High | 52-Week Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alphabet | 333.59 | 5.15 | 1.57% | 336.35 | 327.49 | 341.17 | 142.66 |
| Apple | 255.41 | 7.37 | 2.97% | 256.56 | 249.8 | 288.61 | 169.21 |
| Meta | 672.36 | 13.6 | 2.06% | 675.28 | 661.29 | 796.25 | 479.8 |
| Tesla | 435.2 | -13.86 | -3.09% | 445.04 | 434.28 | 498.82 | 214.25 |
| Netflix | 85.7 | -0.39 | -0.45% | 86.94 | 85.35 | 134.12 | 81.95 |
| Amazon | 238.42 | -0.74 | -0.31% | 240.95 | 237.54 | 258.6 | 161.43 |
| Microsoft | 470.28 | 4.33 | 0.93% | 474.25 | 462 | 555.45 | 344.79 |
| Dow Jones | 49412.4 | 313.69 | 0.64% | 49488.81 | 49137.65 | 49633.35 | 36611.78 |
| Nasdaq | 25713.21 | 107.74 | 0.42% | 25797.1 | 25578.76 | 26182.1 | 16542.2 |
Source: Equitymaster
At present, the BSE Sensex is trading 244 points higher, and the NSE Nifty is trading 96 points higher.
Axis Bank, Adani Ports, and Ultra Tech Cement are among the top gainers today.
Kotak Mahindra, M&M, and HUL, on the other hand, are among the top losers today.
The BSE Midcap index is trading 1.5% lower, and the BSE Smallcap index is trading 2.2% lower.
Sectoral indices are trading mixed today, with stocks in the metal sector and the bank sector witnessing buying. Meanwhile, stocks in realty sector and the auto sector witnessed selling pressure.
The rupee is trading at Rs 90 against the US dollar.
HCLTech Acquires Finergic to Boost Wealth Services
HCLTech, a global technology company, has agreed to buy Finergic Solutions, a small consulting firm based in Singapore. The deal is expected to be completed by 30 April 2026.
Finergic was founded in 2019 and specializes in helping banks improve their core banking and wealth management systems. The company has built a strong presence across global markets.
By bringing Finergic's specialized skills together with HCLTech's large global scale, the acquisition is expected to improve services for banks and wealth management firms.
HCLTech has over 25 years of experience working with financial institutions around the world. With Finergic's expertise in transformation strategy, consulting, and wealth management architecture, HCLTech plans to deliver modern, AI-driven wealth management solutions faster.
These capabilities will strengthen HCLTech's existing work with Temenos products, which already support more than 40 banks globally.
HCLTech leadership said the acquisition will help the company strengthen its digital services in wealth management, encourage innovation, and create better results for clients.
Waaree Renewable Buys Majority Stake in Associated Power
Waaree Renewable Technologies Ltd (WRT) will invest Rs 12.25 billion (bn) to acquire a 55% stake in Associated Power Structures Ltd, a Vadodara-based maker of power transmission towers. The deal is expected to close by 30 April 2026.
A portion of the investment will be infused as fresh capital into the company, while the remaining amount will be used to purchase shares from existing shareholders.
Associated Power provides EPC services for power transmission towers and substations, including high-voltage DC projects, and operates two manufacturing units with a combined capacity of 108,000 tonnes per year.
The acquisition will strengthen WRT's engineering and construction capabilities, especially for solar power projects. It will also help the company expand into power transmission infrastructure. The deal follows Waaree Group's recent acquisition of a majority stake in transformer maker Kotsons Pvt. Ltd.
These moves are part of Waaree Group's broader strategy to grow across the renewable energy value chain and benefit from rising demand for clean energy solutions.
Pine Labs Partners with Wio Bank
Pine Labs announced on 26 January 2026, that it has partnered with Wio Bank, a leading digital bank in the Middle East, to build a modern payment acquiring system.
The new platform will not depend on legacy technology and will enable faster merchant onboarding, real-time settlements, and acceptance of multiple payment methods.
As part of the partnership, Wio Bank will deploy Pine Labs' Credit+ platform to manage its core acquiring operations. The API-based system is built for scale, speed, and flexibility, and supports high transaction volumes with strong security and regulatory compliance.
The platform also allows quick feature launches, real-time business insights, and stable operations.
This will help Wio Bank serve businesses more efficiently and grow its payments offering. The partnership supports the UAE's broader push toward a cashless and digital-first economy.
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