Sensex Nifty Live Updates January 28: Markets Start Positive Despite Global Uncertainty, Nifty Bank Leads Early Trade

Catch the latest Sensex Nifty updates as the markets swing with changing global trends, domestic cues, and sector performances. Follow how India’s benchmark indices are shaping the trading day.

Stock Market Outlook for January 28

• Markets Trading with a Positive Bias: Indian equities are trading firm, supported by gains across frontline indices. The Nifty 50 and Sensex are holding higher levels, while Nifty Bank remains strong, indicating continued participation from banking and financial stocks despite cautious undertones.

• Global Cues Mixed but Stable: Asian markets present a mixed picture, with strength in Hang Seng and Shanghai offsetting weakness in Nikkei. Firm crude prices and steady bond yields are offering limited directional cues, keeping global sentiment balanced during the session.

• Flows and Volatility Watch: Persistent FII selling remains a concern; however, strong and consistent DII inflows continue to provide meaningful support. With India VIX slightly lower, volatility appears contained, allowing for selective buying and stock-specific action through the day.

Indian Stock Market Recap: January 27

Indian stock markets closed higher in the previous session, supported by selective buying across key sectors. The Nifty 50 advanced 0.51% to close at 25,175.40, while the Sensex gained 0.39% to settle at 81,857.48.

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*As of 09:58 IST

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Stocks to Watch Today

Here are the top stocks to watch today following their latest earnings and key business updates.

Vodafone Idea

Vodafone Idea reported a sequential improvement in its Q3 FY26 performance, with net losses narrowing to ₹5,286 crore from ₹5,524 crore in the previous quarter. The improvement was driven by a rise in average revenue per user (ARPU) and stronger operating metrics, reflecting gradual stabilisation in the company’s core telecom business.

Rail Vikas Nigam (RVNL)

Rail Vikas Nigam has emerged as the lowest bidder (L1) for a ₹242.5 crore overhead electrification upgradation project awarded by South Central Railway. The project involves strengthening and modernising OHE infrastructure, further adding to RVNL’s robust order book and reinforcing its position in railway electrification and execution-led infrastructure projects.

ONGC

ONGC, through its joint ventures with Japan-based Mitsui OSK Lines, has signed shipbuilding contracts with South Korea’s Samsung Heavy Industries. The agreement covers the construction of two very large ethane carriers, aimed at supporting long-term ethane transportation requirements and strengthening ONGC’s midstream and energy logistics capabilities.

Infosys

Infosys has announced a strategic collaboration with Cursor, an AI-powered development platform, to help enterprises accelerate their AI transformation journeys. As part of the partnership, the companies will establish a Centre of Excellence focused on software engineering agents, enabling faster development and adoption of AI-native products across global enterprise clients.

Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC)

Life Insurance Corporation of India has invested ₹5,120 crore by subscribing to 5.12 lakh debentures issued by Bajaj Finance, each with a face value of ₹1 lakh. According to disclosures, the funds raised will be utilised for general corporate purposes, strengthening Bajaj Finance’s balance sheet and funding ongoing business operations.

This content is for informational purposes only and not investment advice. Please do your own research before making any financial decisions.