On Friday, the Indian markets opened in the green in the pre-opening session, with the NIFTY 50 trading at 25,696.05, up by 0.12%, and the SENSEX up by 0.35% at 83,670.79.Global cuesAsian markets traded mixed, while U.S. markets traded higher, driven by a tech rally fueled by AI optimism following strong earnings.Gift NiftyOn January 16, 2026, the GIFT Nifty traded in the red amid continued FII selling in Indian markets.Asian Markets ASIAN MARKETSLTPPrev closeChangeGIFT NIFTY25,788.0025,802.00-0.06%Nikkei 22553,874.5954,110.50-0.44%Hang Seng26,846.2926,923.63-0.29%Taiwan31,335.4830,810.581.70%KOSPI4,851.584,797.551.13% Nikkei and Hang Seng traded lower amid profit-taking in tech stocks following the recent rally.KOSPI traded higher, led by gains in Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix stocks.TAIEX traded in green, led by strong earnings result by TSMC.US & European Markets US MARKETSLTPPrev closeChangeDOW JONES49,463.4549,170.640.60%S&P 5006,965.976,947.600.26%Nasdaq23,549.8723,492.750.24% U.S. markets traded in green after Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs shares rose following strong quarterly results. EU MARKETSLTPPrev closeChangeFTSE10,238.9410,184.350.54%CAC8,313.128,330.96-0.21%DAX25,352.3925,286.240.26% The United Kingdom’s FTSE traded in green after upbeat macroeconomic data.The French index, CAC, traded lower, dragged down by losses in Consumer Goods, Oil & Gas, and Technology.The German index DAX closed higher, led by the gains in the Utilities, Food & Beverage, and Financial Services sectors.Commodities COMMODITIESLTP ($)Prev closeChangeBRENT CRUDE63.580063.7600-0.28%GOLD4,595.17004,615.3700-0.44%CRUDE OIL59.110059.1900-0.14%NATURAL GAS2.78102.7910-0.36%SILVER90.224492.3929-2.40% Crude oil traded lower after the tensions between Iran and the U.S. eased.Precious metals, such as gold and silver, traded lower amid profit booking after the recent rally.Natural gas traded red after the Natural gas storage data showed a lower-than-expected withdrawal, with inventories declining by 71 billion cubic feet in the latest week, indicating looser supply-demand conditions.Currency Movements CURRENCYLTPPrev closeChangeDOLLAR INDEX99.290099.36000.07%USD/INR90.290090.2000-0.10%GBP/INR121.2256121.48840.22%EUR/INR105.2122105.21220.00% The dollar index traded lower amid selling pressure after the recent rally.The rupee weakened against the dollar and traded flat against the euro amid heavy FII selling in the Indian markets.The pound sterling weakened against the rupee following the release of UK GDP data.Sectors to watchPower sector: At the Bharat Electricity Summit, Power Minister Manohar Lal said the investment potential in India's power sector is projected to be around $450 billion by 2032, driven by large-scale expansion in electricity generation, transmission, distribution, and energy storageBanking Sector: Indian banks' credit-to-deposit (CD) ratio reached an all-time high of 81.75% as of December 31, 2025, reflecting challenges in deposit mobilization, as investors sought higher returns elsewhere and deposit growth lagged credit expansion.Telecom Sector: Telecom operators like Bharti Airtel and two Tata group units are exploring collective representation with the government to seek equitable treatment for adjusted gross revenue (AGR) liabilities.Stocks to watchZydus Lifesciences: Zydus Lifesciences received final approval from the USFDA for Eltrombopag tablets, which are used to treat thrombocytopenia (low platelet count) in specific blood disorders.Dr Reddy’s Laboratories: Dr Reddy’s Laboratories launched OTC Olopatadine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, the generic equivalent of Extra Strength Pataday Once-Daily Relief, used for the temporary relief of itchy eyes.RailTel Corporation of India: RailTel Corporation of India received LoA from Central Railway for supplying, installing, testing, and commissioning (SITC) of IP-MPLS network equipment at various stations of the Mumbai, Pune, Solapur, Bhusawal, and Nagpur divisions of Central Railway for unified communication on Indian Railways.NBCC India: NBCC received an order from the Indian Overseas Bank to plan, design, execute, and hand over the construction of the IOB New Regional Office in Raipur.FII and DII Inflows - 14th January 2026 CategoryBuy ValueSell ValueNet ValueDII19,930.3214,713.045,217.28FII/FPI13,121.2317,902.47-4,781.24 (The above numbers are in ₹ Cr)On 14th January, net inflows were ₹436.04 crore, with DIIs as net buyers and FIIs as net sellers amid cautious investor sentiment due to rising geopolitical uncertainties.Global Events & UpdatesOn January 16, Italy will release its Inflation data.The U.S will release its Industrial and Manufacturing data today.Brazil will release its PPI data today.Things to look out forThe UK economy grew by 1.4% YoY in November 2025.France’s annual inflation rate dropped to 0.8% in December 2025.