NSE Holidays 2026: Indian stock markets will be closed on January 15 due to municipal elections in Maharashtra, a change from the initial settlement holiday classification. This revision means trading will not occur across all segments on that day. The exchanges have also adjusted the expiry date for certain equity derivative contracts.
India's fixed-income markets face prolonged policy rate pauses and range-bound but volatile bond yields. Supply pressures and liquidity tightness are expected to persist, influencing market dynamics more than near-term policy actions. Investors are advised to favor selective duration strategies and defined investment horizons.
On Wednesday, January 14, shares of Hindustan Zinc soared as silver prices hit all-time highs. As a prominent player in silver production, the company stands to gain immensely from this surge. Financial analysts recommend that investors consider a buy-on-dips approach amid this bullish trend.
As of January 13, 2026, 15 stocks in the Nifty 500 universe closed above their 200-day moving average (DMA). Of these, we have highlighted the top 10 that posted gains of more than 1% in the previous trading session, according to stockedge.com's technical scan data. The 200-day daily moving average (DMA) is used as a key indicator by traders for determining the overall trend in a particular stock. As long as the stock is priced above the 200-day SMA on the daily time frame, it is generally considered to be an overall uptrend. Take a look:
Asian shares saw a modest rise, with Japan's Nikkei extending its record run on a weaker yen amid reports of a snap election. US equities dipped as JPMorgan's earnings missed guidance, and inflation data reinforced expectations of a Federal Reserve rate pause. Traders await a potential Supreme Court ruling on President Trump's tariffs.
Indian bond yields climbed unexpectedly despite a recent Reserve Bank of India rate cut. This surge was driven by a record borrowing plan from Indian states and foreign investor selling. Long-term debt funds experienced a negative impact as bond prices fell. Investors are now advised to adopt a barbell strategy to optimize returns in the current market.
Amagi Media Labs plans to raise 816 crore via a fresh issue for cloud infrastructure and inorganic growth, with an additional 973 crore through an offer for sale. The company, which turned profitable in H1 FY26 after years of net losses, operates in the dynamic streaming and content monetisation sector.
The Reserve Bank of India's 3-year dollar-rupee buy-sell swap witnessed robust demand, attracting bids of $29.9 billion against a notified amount of $10 billion. The cutoff premium surged to 728 paise, reflecting increased pressure on the rupee compared to the previous year. This higher premium indicates a greater cost for the RBI to purchase dollars.
