Shares of One 97 Communications which operates fintech platform Paytm jumped over 3% to the day's high of Rs 798 on the NSE in Saturday's trading session after the company reported a jump in its December quarter revenue while narrowing its losses.With today's gains, the stock has remained unbeaten in three sessions and gained over 8%.

Reported Standalone quarterly numbers for Axtel Industries are: Net Sales at Rs 53.79 crore in December 2023 up 33.25% from Rs. 40.37 crore in December 2022. Quarterly Net Profit at Rs. 9.58 crore in December 2023 up 333.84% from Rs. 2.21 crore in December 2022. EBITDA stands at Rs. 13.43 crore in December 2023 up 235.75% from Rs. 4.00 crore in December 2022.

Shares of NHPC surged 15 percent intraday on January 20, a day after the government-owned company's successful offer for sale (OFS), which got a strong response from retail as well as institutional investors. The stock’s performance and those of others powered the BSE power index up 2 percent.  Adani Power, Adani Transmission and Powergrid, too, were up between 1.2 and 2.4 percent.

Notwithstanding Ultratech Cement's highest-ever net profit in the December ended quarter, the stock fell over 1% to the day's low of Rs 9,906 on Saturday. Following the company's earnings, a clutch of brokerages retained their ratings on the counter with BofA and Sharekhan recommending a buy stance while Nuvama reiterated a 'Hold'.

The Bank of England is being urged to end its bias toward further interest-rate hikes or risk undermining its a own credibility, in what’s likely to be a tricky communication challenge for Governor Andrew Bailey.

Shares of Hindustan Unilever (HUL) fell over 3% to the day's low of Rs 2,487 on Saturday following its December quarter earnings where the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector bellwether reported disappointing earnings on Friday. The commentary by a couple of brokerages was uninspiring for investors with CITI reiterating an 'Equal Weight' rating, while Nuvama trimmed EPS estimates.

Reported Standalone quarterly numbers for Futuristic Solutions are: Net Sales at Rs 0.59 crore in December 2023 up 4952.14% from Rs. 0.01 crore in December 2022. Quarterly Net Loss at Rs. 0.04 crore in December 2023 down 102.46% from Rs. 0.02 crore in December 2022. EBITDA stands negative at Rs. 0.03 crore in December 2023 down 50% from Rs. 0.02 crore in December 2022.

Oil prices settled slightly lower on Friday but recorded a weekly gain as Middle East tensions and disruptions to oil output offset concerns about the Chinese and global economies. Brent futures settled 54 cents lower at $78.56 a barrel. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude fell 67 cents to settle at $73.41. For the week, Brent gained about 0.5%.

Reported Standalone quarterly numbers for Shri Niwas Leasing And Finance are: Net Sales at Rs 0.09 crore in December 2023 down 32.53% from Rs. 0.13 crore in December 2022. Quarterly Net Profit at Rs. 0.03 crore in December 2023 down 54.78% from Rs. 0.06 crore in December 2022. EBITDA stands at Rs. 0.03 crore in December 2023 down 50% from Rs. 0.06 crore in December 2022.

Reported Standalone quarterly numbers for Prime Securities are: Net Sales at Rs 12.20 crore in December 2023 up 76.81% from Rs. 6.90 crore in December 2022. Quarterly Net Profit at Rs. 6.35 crore in December 2023 up 200.95% from Rs. 2.11 crore in December 2022. EBITDA stands at Rs. 8.09 crore in December 2023 up 157.64% from Rs. 3.14 crore in December 2022.

Reported Standalone quarterly numbers for Axita Cotton are: Net Sales at Rs 266.09 crore in December 2023 up 103.98% from Rs. 130.45 crore in December 2022. Quarterly Net Profit at Rs. 3.13 crore in December 2023 down 33.29% from Rs. 4.70 crore in December 2022. EBITDA stands at Rs. 4.64 crore in December 2023 down 30.02% from Rs. 6.63 crore in December 2022.

Reported Standalone quarterly numbers for SecUR Credentials are: Net Sales at Rs 7.04 crore in December 2023 down 41.3% from Rs. 12.00 crore in December 2022. Quarterly Net Profit at Rs. 0.41 crore in December 2023 down 88.73% from Rs. 3.68 crore in December 2022. EBITDA stands at Rs. 2.17 crore in December 2023 down 66.82% from Rs. 6.54 crore in December 2022.

Reported Standalone quarterly numbers for Sigachi Industries are: Net Sales at Rs 76.83 crore in December 2023 up 17.62% from Rs. 65.32 crore in December 2022. Quarterly Net Profit at Rs. 10.77 crore in December 2023 up 15.52% from Rs. 9.32 crore in December 2022. EBITDA stands at Rs. 17.49 crore in December 2023 up 18.74% from Rs. 14.73 crore in December 2022.

Reported Standalone quarterly numbers for Hatsun Agro Products are: Net Sales at Rs 1,887.49 crore in December 2023 up 11.35% from Rs. 1,695.17 crore in December 2022. Quarterly Net Profit at Rs. 57.40 crore in December 2023 up 23.62% from Rs. 46.44 crore in December 2022. EBITDA stands at Rs. 216.75 crore in December 2023 up 13.72% from Rs. 190.60 crore in December 2022.

The benchmark indices traded marginally higher on the back of positive global cues on January 20. On the daily chart, the Nifty formed a neutral candlestick at the bottom, reflecting indecisiveness among buyers and sellers. Crucial support is seen at 21,500–21,400, while resistance is estimated at 21,800–21,850.