Dalal Street is set for an event-filled week starting January 12, 2026, with key economic data and corporate earnings announcements expected to significantly influence market sentiment. The third-quarter earnings season for Indian companies is a major highlight, with IT giants like Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and HCL Technologies scheduled to announce their results on Monday, January 12. Other prominent companies including Infosys, HDFC Bank, Reliance Industries, ICICI Bank, Wipro, and Tech Mahindra are also slated to declare their Q3 performance throughout the week, providing crucial insights into corporate health and growth trajectories. Inflation data from both India and the United States will also be keenly watched. India's Consumer Price Index (CPI) for December 2025 is scheduled for release on Monday, January 12, 2026. Meanwhile, the US CPI data for December 2025 is expected on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at 8:30 AM Eastern Time, offering insights into the global inflation trajectory and potential monetary policy decisions by the Federal Reserve. Foreign Institutional Investor (FII) flows remain a critical factor for the Indian equity market. While FIIs were net sellers in the cash segment for several sessions leading up to January 9, some reports indicate they turned net buyers on January 12, though derivative data suggests continued caution. Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs), conversely, have consistently provided steady support to the market. Global cues, including recent movements in US markets and ongoing geopolitical tensions, particularly regarding Iran, will further steer investor behaviour. Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, concluded the previous week on a bearish note and are expected to open cautiously, trading in a tight range amid risk-off sentiment and technical indicators signalling weakening momentum.