Gold and silver surged to fresh highs on Friday, extending recent gains amid geopolitical tensions, a weaker US dollar, and expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts at its upcoming January 27 meeting. Market uncertainty was also fueled by comments from US President Donald Trump on securing permanent US access to Greenland, though the deals details remain unclear and Denmark rejected any challenge to its sovereignty.
Indian equities are navigating a period of consolidation with improving growth prospects for FY27. While near-term market movements may be range-bound, a stronger earnings recovery could propel indices to new highs by year-end. Valuations have become more attractive compared to other emerging markets, offering a better risk-reward setup.
India's economic resilience amidst global turmoil is highlighted, with policy continuity, bond market development, and domestic funding mechanisms identified as key Budget priorities. The nation's fiscal consolidation and real asset creation provide a strong foundation for sustained growth, positioning it favorably for future expansion.
In the Nifty500 pack, 13 stocks' closing prices crossed above their 200 DMA (Daily Moving Averages) on January 22, 2026, according to stockedge.com's technical scan data. The 200-day daily moving average (DMA) is used by traders as a key indicator for determining the overall trend in a particular stock. As long as the stock is priced above the 200-day SMA on the daily timeframe, it is generally considered to be in an overall uptrend. Take a look:
TikTok said that its Chinese owner, ByteDance, had struck a deal with a group of non-Chinese investors to create a new U.S. TikTok, concluding a six-year legal saga.
IndiGo's profit plummeted 75% to 549 crore in Q3 due to 1,546.5 crore in one-time costs for customer compensation and new labor rule implementation. The airline faced disruptions from pilot shortages and a DGCA investigation found management failures in planning and implementing new rest rules, impacting its growth forecast.
Indian stocks and the rupee saw a rebound on Thursday. This recovery followed US President Donald Trump's remarks easing concerns over tariffs on Europe. The NSE Nifty and BSE Sensex closed higher, snapping a losing streak. The Indian rupee also recovered against the dollar. Geopolitical anxiety lessened, impacting gold and silver prices. Foreign portfolio investors continued to sell shares.
IIFL Finance shares plunged 17% despite a 20% profit rise after receiving an income-tax notice for a past block period. The company deposited 1.47 crore towards potential revision of its returns. Despite the slump, IIFL Finance declared a 200% interim dividend as net profit grew to 501 crore.
