Sensex Rises as Infosys Earnings Lift Market Sentiment

Infosys Q3 Beat Sparks IT Rally, Sensex Climbs Over 200 Points

Written by: Supriya Kadu

Edited by: Rajan Mhatre

Last Updated: January 16, 2026

Summary: Indian equities open higher with IT gains and strong quarterly results boosting sentiment.

On Friday, January 16, 2026, Indian stock markets opened higher. The Sensex rose more than 200 points, and the Nifty 50 went over the 25,700 mark. This was mostly due to a big IT company's good quarterly results.

Investors took heart from Infosys’ stronger-than-expected quarterly earnings and an upward revision to its full-year revenue guidance, which helped lift sentiment in the broader market and particularly supported technology stocks.

While official live market figures for other individual stocks were not yet fully available, broader trends from recent sessions point to earnings news shaping trading activity — including results from financial services, energy and broking firms — which have kept certain names in focus.

In the run-up to today’s session, markets had been digesting mixed cues, with the previous day’s trading showing weakness across several sectors as investors waited for fresh triggers. According to recent earnings and analyst commentary, key stocks to monitor include Reliance Industries Ltd. (RIL), Wipro, Tech Mahindra, and Angel One.

In other places, the mood was still changing on the commodities markets. Price changes in gold and silver added to the background that stock traders are working with.

In the next few hours, market participants will watch for changes in the industry, particularly in IT and finance, as they unfold during the day, along with global signals that might affect people's risk appetite. The tone at the outset suggests a little recovery following recent losses, but there is still some volatility as traders try to reconcile earnings news with long-term patterns.