TLDR
Market Recap: January 02, 2026
On January 02, Indian equities ended higher, extending the early-year rebound as autos, banks, and metals led risk-on positioning. The Sensex closed at 85,762.01 (+569.22, +0.67%) and the Nifty 50 at 26,328.55 (+182.00, +0.70%), with broader markets also firm (midcaps up about 0.8%, smallcaps up about 0.7%). Volatility stayed low but ticked up, with India VIX near 9.45 (+2.8%) as traders positioned into next week’s policy and flow catalysts.
Key Drivers :
Auto tailwinds stayed hot: Strong December dispatch chatter kept autos bid and supported the day’s leadership.
Banks caught a bid: Pre-results positioning and rate-sensitivity trades pushed financials higher into the first full week.
Volatility still cheap: VIX remained sub-10; a small uptick reflected tactical hedging into upcoming events.
Today’s Top Stories:
Devyani + Sapphire: A $934m merger sparks a re-rating on scale and synergy expectations.
Adani Ent bonds: ₹10bn public bond plan next week puts credit demand and pricing in focus.
Ola Electric: December sales and market-share jump drive a sharp momentum rally.
Indian Bank: Q3 business up 13% YoY keeps results-season attention on margins and asset quality.
South Indian Bank: Advances up 11% YoY, keeps funding-mix and growth follow-through in focus.
TOP STORIES
1. Devyani Industries to merge with Sapphire Foods in $934m deal
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Deal terms: The two Yum! Franchise operators agreed to combine in a merger valued at around $934m.
Why it matters: Consolidation can tighten cost control, improve scale benefits, and sharpen store rollout discipline.
Market impact: Both stocks rose on the synergy and scale narrative.
Devyani and Sapphire plan to merge for scale. Your take?
2. Adani Enterprises lines up new public bond issue next week
Gemini-2.5
Fundraise: Adani Enterprises plans a rupee bond sale next week, targeting about ₹10 billion.
What to watch: Coupon levels and demand will be a clean read on credit appetite into 2026.
Market impact: Debt-market pricing can influence group spreads and equity sentiment into the issuance window.
Adani Ent’s ₹10bn bond issue next week. What’s the signal?
3. Ola Electric jumps after December sales and market-share spike
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Operating update: December sales and market share jumped; the stock rallied sharply on momentum.
Why it matters: Stronger run-rate supports confidence ahead of quarterly numbers and competitive pricing cycles.
Market impact: Shares surged as traders priced in sustained volume traction.
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Ola Electric’s December surge. What happens next?
4. Indian Bank posts steady Q3 business growth
Gemini-2.5
Business print: Total business rose about 13.4% YoY to roughly ₹14.3 lakh crore; deposits and advances grew in sync.
Why it matters: Growth stability into results season keeps focus on NIMs, asset quality, and fee momentum.
Market impact: Banking names stayed supported as investors rotated into rate-sensitive leaders.
Indian Bank’s steady growth print. Your stance?
5. South Indian Bank reports double-digit advance growth in Q3
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Business print: Gross advances grew about 11% YoY; deposits rose about 7% YoY in the quarter update.
Why it matters: Liability mix and CASA trajectory are key for funding costs and margin resilience.
Market impact: The print kept the focus on PSU/private bank divergence into earnings season.
South Indian Bank advances up double digits. Your take?
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