Trump's Nobel Moment, Rupee Slide, Maharashtra Polls, Q3 Results & More

• Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado presented her Nobel Peace Prize to US President Donald Trump, recognizing his commitment to Venezuelan freedom.
• The Indian Rupee depreciated by 10 paise to 90.44 against the US dollar due to foreign fund outflows and a strong US dollar, marking its third consecutive session of decline.
• In Maharashtra civic elections, BJP+ leads in Mumbai, Nagpur, and Pune, while Shiv Sena factions dominate Thane; Congress faces a significant rout.
• Indian Mutual Funds saw ₹28,100 crore net equity inflows in December, with SIP contributions hitting a new high of ₹31,000 crore, focusing on large-cap financial stocks and new IPOs.
• Infosys shares surged 4% after a guidance raise and strong Q3 results, while L&T Technology Services (LTTS) shares fell due to weaker-than-expected Q3 and Cipla shares dropped after temporarily halting key drug production.

Why It Matters: Key global and domestic events include Trump's Nobel gesture, Rupee's fall, Maharashtra election results, and mixed Q3 corporate earnings.