Indian Benchmarks Close Flat Amid Mixed Sectoral Performance

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    Indian equity markets began the year on a subdued note, ending almost flat as weak global cues capped gains. Financials and select sectors provided support, while consumer staples faced pressure, leading to mixed performance across broader indices.

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    Indian markets began the year on a subdued note and ended the session almost flat. Weak global cues and pressure from a few heavyweight stocks limited gains, while support from financial stocks and select broader market shares helped the Nifty stay above the key level of 26,100.

    On the benchmark indices, the Sensex slipped by 32 points, or 0.04%, to close at 85,189. Meanwhile, the Nifty added 17 points, or 0.06%, to settle at 26,147. Overall, the markets reflected a stable undertone despite limited movement at the index level.

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    From a sectoral standpoint, automobiles, metals, and select technology stocks provided support to the broader market. However, consumer staples witnessed sharp pressure during the session. ITC declined nearly 9% following an increase in excise duty, which capped the upside in the Nifty.

    The broader market performance remained mixed. The Nifty Bank index rose by 130 points to close at 59,712, while the Nifty Midcap index gained 266 points to settle at 60,750. In contrast, the Nifty Smallcap index ended flat at 17,704.90.

    Among individual stocks, Bajaj Auto emerged as one of the top performers, gaining around 2.59%. On the other hand, Max Health recorded the sharpest decline of the session, slipping nearly 9.69%.

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    Indian Benchmarks Close Flat Amid Mixed Sectoral Performance

    Published Date : 01 Jan 2026

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