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Sensex and Nifty kick off 2026 trading with modest gains
Sensex and Nifty started 2026 with positive momentum, with the Sensex rising over 100 points and the Nifty above 26,150 on January 1.
On January 1, 2026, Indian equity markets began the new year with modest gains as the BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty 50 traded higher. The Sensex rose over 100–200 points while the Nifty climbed above the 26,150–26,170 level, underpinned by rallies in auto, banking, and IT stocks. However, FMCG and other defensive sectors lagged, weighing on the broader market. Telecom and select midcaps also showed notable activity, with some stocks like Vodafone Idea and Hyundai India gaining attention in early trading.