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Sensex Nifty Updates January 1: Nifty Gains, Sensex Flat; Volatility Remains Low
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Last Updated: 1st January 2026 - 04:23 pm
Indian markets ended the January 1 session on a mixed but resilient note, with benchmarks showing divergence amid stock-specific action and subdued volatility. The Nifty 50 rose 0.65% to close at 26,146.55, supported by gains in autos, power and select IT stocks, while the Sensex slipped marginally by 0.04% to 85,188.60, weighed down by losses in heavyweight consumer names. Banking stocks held steady, with the Nifty Bank advancing 0.22%, reflecting continued but selective buying in financials. Bajaj Auto topped the gainers with a 2.59% rise, followed by Shriram Finance, NTPC, Eternal and Wipro. On the downside, ITC saw a sharp 9.69% decline, while Tata Consumer Products, Dr Reddy’s, Bajaj Finance and ONGC also ended lower. India VIX eased further by 3.01% to 9.19, signalling continued low volatility and a relatively calm risk environment despite mixed global cues.
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Stock Market Highlights, January 1
Domestic Markets End Mixed: Indian equities closed the first session of the year on a mixed note, with benchmark indices diverging amid stock-specific action. The Nifty 50 rose 0.65% to close at 26,146.55, supported by gains in autos, power and select IT names. In contrast, the Sensex ended marginally lower by 0.04% at 85,188.60, reflecting pressure from heavyweight consumer and FMCG stocks. Nifty Bank added 0.22% to settle at 59,711.55, indicating steady but selective buying in financials.
On the gaining side, Bajaj Auto led the rally with a 2.59% rise, followed by Shriram Finance, NTPC, Eternal and Wipro. Losers were led by ITC, which saw a sharp 9.69% decline, while Tata Consumer Products, Dr Reddy’s, Bajaj Finance and ONGC also closed in the red. India VIX slipped further by 3.01% to 9.19, signalling continued subdued volatility and a relatively calm risk environment.
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Top Gainers
| Company | Gain |
| Bajaj Auto | 2.59% |
| Shriram Finance | 2.39% |
| NTPC | 1.99% |
| Eternal | 1.98% |
| Wipro | 1.52% |
Top Losers
| Company | Gain |
| ITC | -9.69% |
| Tata Consumer Products | -1.57% |
| Dr Reddy | -1.53% |
| Bajaj Finance | -1.13% |
| ONGC | -1.03% |
Indian Market Cues
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Gift Nifty | 24,597.50 | 0.73% |
| Nifty 50 | 24,585.05 | 0.91% |
| Nifty Bank | 55,510.75 | 0.92% |
| SENSEX | 80,604.08 | 0.93% |
India VIX
| Volatility Index | Value | Change (%) |
| India VIX | 10.8375 | 0.53% |
Asian Markets
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
| Nikkei | 41,820 | 1.85% |
| Hang Seng | 24,906 | 0.19% |
| Shanghai Composite | 4,148 | 0.34% |
European Market Mid-Session Update
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
| FTSE 100 | 9,119 | 0.26% |
| DAX | 24,119 | -0.18% |
| CAC 40 | 7,728 | -0.19% |
| STOXX 50 | 5,342 | -0.10% |
U.S. Markets Live Today
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Dow Jones | 44,202.01 | 0.48% |
| NASDAQ | 21,638.75 | 0.81% |
| S&P 500 | 6,425.50 | 0.23% |
*As of 15:45 IST
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