Although the benchmark indices opened lower, they traded negatively throughout the session and ultimately closed in red.

Indian equity benchmarks, Sensex and Nifty50, ended lower, as the holiday-shortened week offered limited fresh triggers for investors. Selling pressure in IT and auto stocks, coupled with Sensex expiry, further dampened market sentiment.

At the closing bell, the BSE Sensex closed lower by 367 points ( down 0.4%).

Meanwhile, the NSE Nifty closed 99 points lower (down 0.4%).

Titan Company, NTPC, and Reliance Industries are among the top gainers today.

ITC, Asian Paints, and HCL Tech, on the other hand, were among the top losers today.

The GIFT Nifty was trading at  26,060, lower by 117 points at the time of writing.

The BSE MidCap index ended 0.2% lower, and the BSE SmallCap index ended 0.3% lower.

Barring the metal sector, all other sectoral indices are trading negatively today, with stocks in the IT sector and the telecommunication sector witnessing selling pressure.

The rupee is trading at Rs 89.9 against the US$.

Gold prices for the latest contract on MCX are trading 0.9% higher at Rs 139,451 per gram.

Meanwhile, silver prices were trading 4% higher at Rs 233,292 per 1 kg.
 

Apollo Micro Jumps After Major Order

In the news from defence sector, shares of Apollo Microsystems came into focus after it received orders worth Rs 1 billion (bn) from a private company for the supply of Unmanned Aerial Systems.

Apollo Micro Systems has received orders from a private company to supply Unmanned Aerial Systems, which will be delivered to the Ministry of Defence. The company said the order was received as part of its regular business and will be completed within the next four months.

Earlier this week, Apollo Micro Systems also received approval from DRDO for two Transfer of Technology projects related to advanced laser-based systems. These systems use high-power lasers to damage targets, unlike traditional weapons that rely on physical force, marking a step forward in modern defence technology.
 

Adani Power Plans Big Capacity Expansion

Moving on to the news from the power sector, shares of Adani Power came into focus after the company a significant expansion of its long-term capacity target to 41.87 gigawatt (GW) by FY32, accompanied by a capital expenditure commitment of approximately Rs 2,000 bn.

The company currently operates about 18.15?GW and already has 23.72?GW of new projects lined up with land and equipment in place. It has announced several large ultrasupercritical thermal plants across states and is also moving into hydropower through a deal with Bhutan's Druk Green Power Corporation for a 570?MW Wangchhu project.

To ensure steady fuel supply, it received approval to start operations at the Dhirauli coal mine in Madhya Pradesh, which can produce up to 6.5?million tonnes of coal a year. All these steps support Adani Power's growth and help it benefit from India's longterm energy needs.
 

KNR Constructions Rallies on Indus Deal

Moving on to the news from construction sector, shares of KNR construction came into focus after the company reported that it had executed a share purchase agreement with Indus Infra Trust on Thursday.

KNR Constructions said in a regulatory filing that it has signed agreements with Indus Infra Trust to sell all its shares, including subordinate debt, in four highway projects.

These agreements were signed on 24 December 2025, and cover KNR Palani Infra, KNR Ramagiri Infra, KNR Guruvayur Infra and KNR Ramanattukara Infra. KNR plans to invest ?566.83 crore in these projects, and in return it expects to receive about Rs 15.4 bn.

The company added that this sale will happen after getting approvals from authorities and lenders, and it is expected to be completed on or before 30 September 2026.

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