On January 7, futures open interest rose notably across five F&O stocks, contributing to a cumulative increase of over 10% compared with the previous session. A rise in futures open interest points to a build-up of active contracts, suggesting fresh positioning or expansion of existing positions by traders.
In the Nifty500 pack, 11 stocks' closing prices crossed above their 200 DMA (Daily Moving Averages) on January 07, 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:
Asian markets saw a dip for the second day as a strong rally cooled. US Treasuries held their ground after gains. Samsung Electronics reported record profits but its stock fell. Mixed US economic data is influencing Federal Reserve rate cut expectations. Geopolitical concerns and economic outlook are also impacting markets.
Child care professionals, parents, Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker and other local leaders expressed horror Wednesday after the federal government announced that it would freeze about $10 billion in funding for child care and family assistance programs in Illinois, California, Colorado, Minnesota and New York.
Indian banks anticipate strong profitability in the third quarter. Falling deposit rates and Reserve Bank of India's liquidity measures will support net interest margins. Credit growth remains robust, especially for large lenders. Stable asset quality and fee income will also contribute positively. Analysts foresee steady margins and improved profitability driven by loan growth and lower credit costs.
Bharat Coking Coal plans a 1,071 crore Offer for Sale, reducing Coal India's stake to 90%. The company is poised to benefit from rising steel demand and is expanding its operations with new washeries. Despite strong growth, investors should note customer concentration and longer working capital cycles, alongside the long-term impact of renewable energy.
India's equity capital markets are poised for a strong 2026, with total issuance volumes projected to exceed 6 lakh crore. This growth will be driven by a robust pipeline of IPOs, QIPs, and block deals, with new-age tech and consumer companies leading the IPO market. Domestic institutional investors are expected to continue their significant role in supporting market activity.
Gold jewellery stocks surged on Wednesday. Titan Company, Kalyan Jewellers India, and Senco Gold reported strong third-quarter sales. This positive market sentiment is expected to continue. Analysts point to rising gold prices and consistent sales growth as key drivers. Titan's jewellery business grew 41% year-on-year. Senco's revenue was up 51%. Kalyan Jewellers saw consolidated revenue growth of approximately 42%.
