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Benchmark indices extended losses as Sensex fell almost by 559 points and Nifty dropped approx 147, dragged by sharp declines in IT stocks. Financial shares limited damage, while midcaps and smallcaps also closed lower.

Indian equity markets are likely to open steady to mildly higher today, supported by continued foreign investor buying, firm global cues and optimism around an interim India–US trade deal.

The Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund added 6.12 crore ITC shares and 38.11 lakh TCS shares, cut 22.07 lakh Coal India shares, and exited Bharti Airtel.

Samvardhana Motherson reported a 16.5% year-on-year rise in consolidated net profit to ₹1,024 crore for Q3 FY26, supported by 14.5% revenue growth to ₹31,409.39 crore.

The government will sell 3% of BHEL via OFS at a ₹254 floor price, raising ₹2,653 crore. Read ahead to know more.

India’s upcoming FTA with Chile could give it a strategic advantage by improving access to critical minerals like lithium and copper, strengthening supply chains for clean energy and manufacturing and boosting bilateral trade.

December US retail sales flat at $735bn (0.0% month-on-month), 2.4% year-on-year; control-group -0.1%; 8 of 13 categories fell; growth forecasts cut, Fed-cut bets rose as consumption cooled into the year-end period.

Eicher Motors reported a 21% rise in consolidated net profit to ₹1,421 crore for the December quarter, driven by a 21% increase in Royal Enfield volumes and 24% growth in domestic sales.

Copper prices on Tuesday remained sideways ahead of the Chinese Lunar New Year holidays and weak international demand. However, the long-term outlook for the red metal remains positive.

Titan reported a 61% year-on-year jump in Q3 net profit to ₹1,684 crore, with total income rising about 40%, driven by strong festive-season demand and improved sales across its jewellery and other segments.

Cholamandalam’s Q3 numbers are attracting attention. The 27% profit growth, 20% AUM expansion and rising insurance premiums indicate strong credit demand in India. Is this just momentum, or the beginning of a bigger NBFC growth story?

Apollo Hospitals shares jumped ~6% after it reported a 35% year-on-year rise in Q3 net profit to ₹502 crore and declared a ₹10 per share dividend, driven by stronger operating performance and improved patient volumes.