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19-Jan-20261 min readvipin kumar

Trump announces 10% tariff on eight European countries for opposing U.S. control of Greenland- Daily Market Update 19th Jan 2026

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In the latest of a series of moves to acquire Greenland, U.S. President Donald Trump has announced tariffs on European and NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organisation) allies, despite having negotiated trade deals with the U.K. and the European Union in 2025.

Overview and Outlook

Global Stock Market Today

  • US equity markets settled on a flat note.
  • European equity markets ended on a flat to negative note.
  • Majority of Asian equity markets are trading lower.
  • GIFT Nifty is down by 140 points, Nifty futures likely to open around 25600 levels.

 

News highlights from across the globe

  • U.S. and European stock futures declined while safe-haven assets such as gold gained after President Donald Trump proposed fresh tariffs on eight countries, including Germany and France, in response to their opposition to his plans to acquire Greenland.
  • Asian equity markets are trading lower with a regional benchmark falling for the first time in six sessions.
  • The risk-off tone boosted demand for safe-haven assets, pushing gold and silver to record highs. Cryptocurrencies slid, while brent crude dropped nearly 1%.

 

Important news updates from the domestic front

  • Reliance Industries Ltd reported a largely flat performance on the profit front in the December quarter, with consolidated net profit inching up 0.56% year-on-year to Rs 18,645 crore, attributable to shareholders. Revenue from operations, however, showed stronger momentum, rising 11% YoY to Rs 2.69 lakh crore. The results point to resilient topline growth even as profit expansion remained muted during the quarter.
  • HDFC Bank Q3 net profit rises 11.5% YoY to Rs 18,654 crore; asset quality stable, loans grow in double digits.
  • ICICI Bank reported a YoY decline of 4.02% in net profit to Rs 11,317.9 crore for the quarter ended Dec 31, 2025, weighed down by a sharp rise in provisions.
  • Himadri Speciality revenue up 3.8% at Rs 1,184 crore; Net Profit up 35.3% at Rs 192 crore; Margin at 20.5%.

  • Tata Tech revenue up 3.2% at Rs 1,366 crore; Net Profit down 96% at Rs 6.6 crore (saw one-time cost of Rs 164 crore).

  • Jindal Saw revenue down 6.2% at Rs 4,943 crore; Net Profit down 49.1% at Rs 258 crore.

  • JSW Infra revenue up 14.2% at Rs 1,350 crore; Net Profit up 8.9% at Rs 359 crore.

  • Sobha revenue down 23% at Rs 9,431 crore; Net Profit down 28.9% at Rs 154 crore

  • L&T Finance: Total Income up 11.6% at Rs 4,581 crore; Net Profit up 17.9% at Rs 739 crore.

  • JK Cement revenue up 18% at Rs 3,463 crore; Net Profit down 7.9% at Rs 175 crore

  • RVNL emerged as L1 bidder for Rs 87.6 crore order from Southeastern Railway.

  • NTPC Green commenced 37.5 MW capacity of Bhuj solar project.

  • Great Eastern Shipping takes delivery of Very Large Gas Carrier ‘Jag Vijay’; fleet at 40 vessels.

  • Indian Hotels completed acquisition of 51% stake in Sparsh Infratech for Rs 232 crore.

  • Engineers India received $350 million contract from Dangote Group for Africa refinery

 

Nifty Overview & Outlook

Benchmark Nifty index ended on a flat note at 25694 spot levels after adding 29 points to its previous closing values in a volatile trading session.

Mid cap index slightly outperformed the benchmark, gained 0.54%, on the other hand, small cap index traded in line with the benchmark.

Performance on the sectoral front was mix. Amongst them, Nifty IT was the top gainer, rose 3.34% followed by PSU Bank and Mid Small Financial Services index that rose over 1% each. On the other hand, Pharma, Health Care and Consumer Durables were the top losers, down over 1% each.

Gift Nifty is indicating towards a gap down open amid mounting tensions between Europe and the US. Technical chart structure is weak as long as Nifty is trading below 26000 spot levels on closing basis, supports are placed around 25300-25200 spot levels on closing basis.

 

Derivatives Overview & Outlook

Last Friday, Banknifty futures added around 4% of open interest as long buildup along with some short covering in Nifty futures with decrease in open interest by 1.8%. Some short buildup was seen in Midcapnifty futures that added 1.1% of open interest. On the other hand, Finnifty futures remain almost unchanged on open interest as well as price front.

Performance on the sectoral front was mix. Amongst them, Banking, Chemical and Finance stocks witnessed maximum addition of long positions. On the other hand, short buildup was seen among, Automobile, Capital Goods , Infrastructure, Pharma and Power stocks.

On the option front, call writers dominated the session with writing at multiple strikes along with some put writing across different OTM strikes. The maximum call positions are at 26000 CE followed by 25800 CE and maximum put positions are at 25500 PE followed by 25000 PE.

Institutional Trading Activity

Last Week, FIIs sold stocks worth Rs 11399 Cr in the cash segment, sold stocks futures worth Rs 712 Cr also sold index futures worth Rs 640 Cr. DIIs were net buyers in the cash segment to the tune of Rs 16173 Cr during the week.

 

Nifty Futures, Banknifty Futures and Finnifty Futures Key Levels

Nifty – Resistances 25900-26020; Supports 25600-25500

Banknifty – Resistances 60500-60750; Supports 59800-59500

Finnifty – Resistances 27700-27800; Supports -27500- 27400

 

F&O Security in Ban Today:   SAIL & SAMMAAN CAPITAL

 

Important Results Today: BHEL, CEATLTD, HAVELLS, HINDZINC, PNB, OBEROIRLTY, LTIM & IRFC

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