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On January 2, 2026, at 11:39 AM IST, India’s Nifty 50 index traded 0.5% higher above 26,150, extending gains for the second straight session. Strength in auto, banking, and metal stocks supported the rally, while analysts see resistance near 26,200–26,250. Broader indices also remained firm, reflecting steady investor confidence.
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India’s benchmark equity index, the Nifty 50, continued its upward momentum on January 2, 2026, provisionally trading 0.5% higher by 11:39 AM IST. The gains mark the second consecutive session of positive movement, reflecting steady investor sentiment amid supportive domestic cues.
Key highlights of the trading session include:
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The Nifty 50 hovered above 26,150, consolidating gains from the previous session.
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The Sensex also traded higher, adding around 70 points to remain above 85,250.
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Sectoral strength was visible in auto, banking, and metal stocks, while IT and FMCG counters showed mixed trends.
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Broader indices, including BSE Midcap and Smallcap, also traded in the green, signaling continued retail participation.
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Analysts highlighted that immediate resistance lies near 26,200–26,250, with a breakout potentially pushing the index toward 26,300–26,350.
The market’s resilience, despite thin global cues due to holiday closures, underscores confidence in India’s economic outlook and expectations of strong earnings in the upcoming quarter.
Sources: The Hindu Business Line, India TV News, NDTV Profit, Livemint
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