Nifty Above 26,150; Sensex Today Trades Higher
Asian stock markets opened the new year higher on Friday, with Hong Kong and South Korea leading gains on a rally in technology shares, while holiday closures in key markets kept trading volumes subdued.
The New Year has kicked off, and for investors of the US stock market, 2025 was a fruitful year. Even as the three major US stock indexes ended lower in the last trading session of 2025, they are basking in solid, double-digit gains for the year.
The US Markets were closed on 1 January 2026.
Here's a table showing how US stocks performed on Thursday:
| Stock/Index | LTP | Change ($) | Change (%) | Day High | Day Low | 52-Week High | 52-Week Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alphabet | 313.8 | -0.88 | -0.28% | 315.39 | 312.2 | 328.67 | 142.66 |
| Apple | 271.86 | -1.18 | -0.43% | 273.68 | 271.75 | 288.61 | 169.21 |
| Meta | 660.09 | -5.92 | -0.89% | 665 | 659.44 | 796.25 | 479.8 |
| Tesla | 449.72 | -4.52 | -1.00% | 456.55 | 449.3 | 498.82 | 214.25 |
| Netflix | 93.76 | -0.02 | -0.02% | 94.31 | 93.2 | 134.12 | 82.11 |
| Amazon | 230.82 | -1.71 | -0.74% | 232.99 | 230.12 | 258.6 | 161.43 |
| Microsoft | 483.62 | -3.91 | -0.80% | 488.14 | 483.3 | 555.45 | 344.79 |
| Dow Jones | 48063.29 | -303.77 | -0.63% | 48394.51 | 48050.88 | 48886.86 | 36611.78 |
| Nasdaq | 25249.85 | -212.71 | -0.84% | 25483.77 | 25244.86 | 26182.1 | 16542.2 |
Source: Equitymaster
At present, the BSE Sensex is trading 168 points higher, and the NSE Nifty is trading 50 points higher.
Maruti Suzuki, Hindalco, and Asian Paints are among the top gainers today.
Titan, Axis Bank, and TCS, on the other hand, are among the top losers today.
The BSE Midcap index is trading 0.3% higher, and the BSE Smallcap index is trading 0.2% higher
Sectoral Indices are trading mixed today, with stocks in the IT sector and the FMCG sector witnessing selling pressure. Meanwhile, stocks in the metal sector and the auto sector are witnessing a buying spree.
The rupee is trading at Rs 89.9 against the US dollar.
BEL Bags Additional Order
Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), the Navratna defence PSU, has secured additional orders worth Rs 5.7 billion (bn) since its last disclosure on 29 December 2025.
The fresh orders include communication equipment, medical electronics, instant fire detection and suppression systems, along with upgrades, spares, and related services.
The company has not disclosed the identity of the ordering entity.
Earlier, on 29 December 2025, BEL had announced the receipt of major orders covering radars, tank overhaul systems, communication equipment, fire control systems, simulators, antenna stabilisation systems, security software, components, upgrades, spares, and services.
Prior to this, on 12 December, the company had reported securing additional orders worth Rs 7.8 bn.
Aurobindo Pharma Arm Acquires Khandelwal Business
Aurobindo Pharma announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Auro Pharma Ltd, has acquired the branded non-oncology prescription formulations business of Khandelwal Laboratories Private Ltd on a going-concern basis.
The all-cash transaction is valued at Rs 3.3 billion, as per the company's exchange filing. The acquisition was completed through a Business Transfer Agreement (BTA) and is effective from 1 January 2026.
The acquired portfolio comprises 23 brands across 67 SKUs, along with nine pipeline products, with a strong presence in the anti-infective and pain management segments. Established in 1973-74, Khandelwal Laboratories operates in India and is engaged in branded oncology and non-oncology prescription formulations.
RailTel Bags New Order
RailTel Corporation of India said it has received a letter of award from Assam Health Infrastructure Development & Management Society for procurement, implementation & maintenance of a Hospital Management Information System (HMIS).
The contract, awarded by a domestic entity, has an estimated value of Rs 56.71 crore, as per the LoA. The project is scheduled to be executed up to 31 January 2032.
The company added that neither its promoter nor promoter group entities have any interest in AHIDMS, and the contract does not fall under related-party transactions.
RailTel Corporation, a "Navratna" PSU, is one of the largest neutral telecom infrastructure providers in the country, owning a Pan-India optical fiber network.
RailTel Corporation of India is a Navratna public sector undertaking under the Ministry of Railways, specialising in telecom infrastructure and ICT services across India.
The stock touched its 52-week high of Rs 478.8 on 10 June 2025 and a 52-week low of Rs 265.3 on 3 March 2025.
Hyundai India's Price Hike
Hyundai Motor India shares are set to be in the spotlight on Thursday, 1 January 2026, following its announcement of a small price increase across its vehicle lineup.
The South Korean automaker said on Wednesday that it will raise weighted average price hike of around 0.6% starting January 1, 2026, to partially offset rising input costs.
In a regulatory filing, Hyundai stated that the increase is driven by higher costs of precious metals and other commodities used in vehicle manufacturing. The company noted that sustained inflationary pressures on raw materials have impacted overall production costs.
Hyundai Motor India said it has been making continuous efforts to optimise costs and limit the impact on customers. However, it added that it is constrained to pass on a portion of the increased costs to the market through this price revision.
The company described the hike as a minor adjustment aimed at partially offsetting the rise in input expenses.
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