Liquide Market Summary 8th January 2026

Indian Stock Market Today: Bears tightened their grip on Dalal Street as Indian equity benchmarks extended losses for the fourth consecutive session on January 8. The Nifty dipped near the 25,850 mark intraday while the Sensex suffered its biggest single-day fall in over four months, dragged down by widespread selling across sectors, persistent outflows from FIIs, concerns over potential US tariffs and escalating geopolitical tensions.

Broader indices underperformed, with the BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices each falling by 2%. All sectoral indices ended lower, with IT, Metal, Oil & Gas, PSU Bank and Energy sectors shedding 2-3%.

NIFTY: The index opened 34.25 points lower at 26,106.50, reached a high of 26,133.20 and closed at 25,876.85. Nifty formed a long bearish candle on the daily chart. Its immediate resistance level is now placed at 25,950 while immediate support is at 25,800.

BANK NIFTY: The index opened 97.70 points lower at 59,893.15, reached a high of 60,112.85 and closed at 59,686.50. Bank Nifty also formed a bearish candle with an upper shadow. Its immediate resistance level is now placed at 59,900 while immediate support is around 59,500.

Stocks in News

• Balaji Amines: Stock surged over 14% following the company’s receipt of an eligibility certificate for a ₹258-crore subsidy and waivers related to the expansion of its Maharashtra unit.
• Panacea Biotec: Stock zoomed over 12% after the company announced the completion of enrollment in the Phase III clinical trial for its dengue vaccine candidate, DengiAll.
• Bharat Heavy Electricals: Stock plunged 10% after a Reuters report revealed that the finance ministry plans to lift five-year-old restrictions on Chinese firms bidding for government contracts, aiming to revive commercial ties amid improved diplomatic relations.

Other News

• Asian shares were mostly lower on Thursday and U.S. futures also declined as Wall Street’s early-year rally lost momentum.
• European markets extended losses following disappointing retail earnings from major companies, while softer gold and copper prices weighed on market sentiment.
• Oil prices steadied after two days of declines, with investors evaluating a large stock build in U.S. fuel inventories, while also keeping an eye on geopolitical developments in Venezuela.
• Gold prices slipped as investors braced for futures selling linked to a commodity index reshuffle. A stronger U.S. dollar added further pressure, making the metal more expensive for overseas buyers.

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