On January 12, 2011, local equity indices recovered from earlier lows, driven by bargain hunting after a significant market decline, despite high volatility and disappointing industrial production data. The BSE Sensex rose by 338 points (+1.76%) while the NSE Nifty increased by 109 points (+1.90%), with banking stocks showing strong performance. The document emphasizes caution in investment decisions due to inherent risks and that it is not intended for public distribution.