Indian stock markets closed higher on January 2, 2026, with Sensex jumping 573 points or 0.67% to 85,762 and Nifty 50 settling at a record high of 26,328, up 182 points or 0.70%. Broad-based buying in energy, commodities, and realty sectors fueled the rally amid positive sentiment.
The BSE Sensex ended the session with a strong gain of 573 points, or 0.67 percent, closing at 85,762 after opening around 85,259. This marked a robust performance driven by investor optimism and sector-wide gains. The NSE Nifty 50 advanced 182 points, or 0.70 percent, to achieve a fresh all-time closing high of 26,328, surpassing previous peaks and signaling sustained market strength.
Broad market participation was evident as midcap and smallcap indices also rose nearly 1 percent each. The rally was supported by favorable global cues, expectations of steady interest rates, and strong earnings from key sectors. Bank Nifty and other financial indices hit record highs, contributing to the upbeat close.
Among major movers, energy and commodity stocks led the charge, while auto and PSU banks showed solid gains. The market breadth remained positive with more advances than declines, reflecting confidence in India's economic trajectory.
Key Highlights
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Sensex gained 573 points to close at 85,762
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Nifty 50 up 182 points at record 26,328
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Nifty Energy surged 2.16 percent
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Nifty Commodities advanced 1.57 percent
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Nifty Realty rose 1.52 percent
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Nifty PSU Bank up 1.50 percent
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Nifty Metal climbed 1.47 percent
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Nifty Auto gained 1.13 percent
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Broad market indices up nearly 1 percent
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Positive breadth with 2471 advances vs 1357 declines
The performance sets a bullish tone for the new year, with analysts eyeing continued momentum if global factors remain supportive. Investors are focusing on upcoming earnings and policy decisions for further cues.
Source: Ommcom News, Economic Times Hindi, Zee Business