Stock market today: Indian benchmarks climbed later in the day after begining the week in red, as NSE benchmark Nifty50 rose above 25,700 levels and BSE Sensex gained 22 points. Nifty50 reached 25,702, adding 19 points or 0.07% and BSE Sensex rose 22 points to 83,598 at 1:22 pm. This came after the indices began weak, with Sensex plunging over 700 points. The indices came under pressure as persistent selling persisted, with investors remaining cautious due to ongoing unrest in Iran and rising crude oil prices.Ponmudi R, CEO of Enrich Money, said that the markets began on a cautious note, “footing as risk appetite remains restrained amid lingering global uncertainty, continued FII outflows, and geopolitical overhangs.”” Volatility is expected to remain elevated, particularly during early trade, with any pullback rallies likely to be short-lived. The broader market trajectory over the coming sessions will be guided by global developments and upcoming inflation data, which could influence near-term positioning,” ANI cited the expert.Meanwhile, Asian equities moved higher, with markets in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Seoul and Taipei gaining after Wall Street closed at a record high on Friday. Stock markets across Bangkok, Manila, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Jakarta also registered early gains. The rally built on a strong start to the year for global stocks, with benchmarks in Frankfurt, London, Paris and Seoul reaching record highs last week, supported by optimism around the technology sector and rising defence shares.In terms of fund flows, foreign institutional investors (FIIs) continued as net sellers, whereas domestic institutional investors (DIIs) offered some support. As of January 9, FIIs sold shares worth Rs 3,769.3 crore in the cash market, while DIIs purchased equities totalling Rs 5,595.8 crore. In commodities, Brent crude prices surged by 0.26% to $63.49 per barrel, further weakening sentiment for domestic equities.(Disclaimer: Recommendations and views on the stock market, other asset classes or personal finance management tips given by experts are their own. These opinions do not represent the views of The Times of India)
