Stock Market Live Updates | Gift Nifty Signals Positive Start, Nifty Range

Synopsis:


Today’s share market’s key developments include: Redington received a ₹148.33 crore tax demand, while NBCC secured orders worth ₹220.31 crore. NCC won ₹1,237.24 crore projects, Great Eastern Shipping added a tanker, Berger Paints saw promoter stake rise, as FIIs sold and DIIs bought equities net.


 3:40 PM IST

Closing Bell | Sensex ends flat in the first session of 2026 | Nifty holds above 26,100

Indian equity benchmarks ended the first trading session of 2026 on a flat note, with the Sensex steady and the Nifty holding above 26,100. Sunteck Realty rose ₹37.95 to ₹434, while Ajanta Pharma gained ₹164.30 to ₹2,933.20. CSB Bank, Avanti Feeds and Finolex Cables also advanced. On the downside, Godfrey Phillips declined ₹482.31 to ₹2,280, ITC slipped ₹39.11 to ₹363.90, and Westlife Foodworld, Timescan Logistics and KPR Mill closed lower.


 2:40 PM IST

Stock Market LIVE Update | Sensex up 50 points | Nifty trades above 26,150

Indian equities traded marginally higher, with the Sensex gaining 50 points and the Nifty moving above 26,150. Auto stocks advanced after the release of December sales data. Ashok Leyland rose after reporting a 27% year-on-year jump in December sales, with domestic volumes up 26%. TVS Motor, Samvardhana Motherson, Bajaj Auto, and Mahindra & Mahindra also traded higher. Among top gainers, Sunteck Realty, Vodafone Idea, Adani Total Gas, Ajanta Pharma, Finolex Cables, and PNB Housing Finance posted notable gains.


 1:40 PM IST

Stock Market LIVE Update | Sensex was flat in early trade | Nifty hovered close to the 26,140 mark

Indian equity benchmarks remained range-bound, with the Sensex trading flat and the Nifty hovering near 26,140. As investors start planning for 2026, financial planners are advising a shift towards goal-based portfolio strategies instead of chasing short-term gains through random scheme selection. Maruti Suzuki India reported December 2025 sales of 2,17,854 units, while Royal Enfield posted a 30 percent rise in December volumes to 1,03,574 units. Shares of Maruti Suzuki traded near ₹16,689, while Eicher Motors hovered around ₹7,343.


 12:10 PM IST

Stock Market LIVE Update | 12:10 AM IST | 01 Jan 2025 | Sensex traded flat | Nifty holding above 26,100

Indian equity benchmarks traded largely unchanged, with the Sensex moving in a narrow range and the Nifty holding above the 26,100 mark. Vodafone Idea shares surged nearly 10 percent after a ₹5,836 crore group settlement improved near-term outlook sentiment. In contrast, several stocks faced selling pressure. Godfrey Phillips India declined sharply, while ITC, Timescan Logistics, MMTC, and Westlife Foodworld also traded lower amid muted broader market cues.


 11:30 AM IST

Stock Market LIVE Update | Sensex climbs over 100 points | Nifty trades above 26,150

Indian equities traded higher, with the Sensex gaining over 100 points and the Nifty holding above 26,150. Godfrey Phillips India, ITC, Timescan Logistics, MMTC and Westlife Foodworld led the losses. In crypto markets, Bitcoin stayed range-bound between $87,500 and $88,000, trading near $87,440 on January 1, 2026. While Ethereum edged up, several major altcoins declined over the past 24 hours. Cupid Ltd extended its rally for the fifteenth straight session.


 10:00 AM IST

 Stock Market LIVE Update | Sensex higher with a 100-point rise | Nifty trades above 26,150.

Indian equity markets opened the New Year on a positive note, with the Sensex rising over 100 points and the Nifty trading above 26,150. Silver prices climbed 1 percent to ₹2.37 lakh on January 1, while gold started flat. IndiGo shares gained around 2 percent on global expansion plans. The rupee weakened by 11 paise to 89.99 per US dollar in early trade. Vodafone Idea, Adani Power, and Hindustan Copper were among active movers, while ITC saw notable declines.


 9:20 AM IST

Stock Market LIVE Update | Sensex starts 2026 strong with a 200-point rise | Nifty trades above 26,150

Indian markets began 2026 on a positive note, with the Sensex rising over 200 points and Nifty crossing 26,150. Investors considering a ₹10 lakh lump sum are weighing risk levels, with advisors suggesting balanced equity exposure despite 2025’s underperformance. In currency markets, rupee traders remain cautious after RBI intervention dominated December trading. With global markets shut, volumes stayed thin. The rupee closed 2025 at 89.87, down nearly 5 percent, amid range-bound movement.

Source: Bajaj Broking Research Desk. 

GIFT NIFTY: Gift Nifty suggests a positive start to the Indian markets. Nifty spot in today's session is likely to trade in the range of 26,000-26,300.

INDIA VIX: 9.48 | -0.20 (2.09%) ↓ today

In-Depth Market Insights: Global Outlook, Derivatives & More

Other Asset Classes

  1. Treasury Yield:

    • The benchmark U.S. 10-year Treasury yield rose 3.5 basis points to 4.163%.

  2. Currency:

    • The dollar index (DXY), which tracks the greenback against a basket of major currencies, edged slightly higher near 98.25.

  3. Commodities:

    • U.S. crude slipped 0.91% to settle at $57.42 a barrel, while Brent fell 0.78% to close at $60.85 per barrel.

    • Spot gold declined 0.78% to $4,312.39 an ounce, while spot silver slumped 7.1% to $71.04 per ounce.

Asian Markets

  1. General Trends:

    • Most Asian stock markets will remain closed on Thursday for the New Year holiday.

India Market Outlook

  1. Market in the Previous Session:

    • Indian equities ended the final trading session of 2025 on a positive note, with the January series opening firmly. Despite weak global cues and lingering FPI selling concerns, improved sentiment and bargain buying lifted the indices.

    • On December 31, the Sensex climbed 545.50 points (+0.64%) to 85,220.60, while the Nifty gained 190.75 points (+0.74%) to close at 26,129.60.

    • Sectorally, Nifty Oil & Gas led the rally, while PSU Banks, Private Banks, Metals and Auto stocks also saw strong buying, indicating rotation into cyclical and value stocks. Nifty IT was the only laggard amid cautious global tech trends.

    • Broader markets outperformed, with the Nifty Midcap rising 0.95% and the Small-cap index up 1.11%, reflecting improving market breadth.

TRADE SETUP FOR JAN 01

  1. Nifty Short-Term Outlook:

    • The index opened marginally higher and moved up toward the 26,200 level during the session. However, profit booking in the latter half trimmed gains, and the Nifty ended the day at 26,129.

    • On the daily chart, a strong bullish candle has formed after a doji in the previous session, indicating a possible higher-bottom reversal. The index has also bounced back from its rising trendline support, pointing to a positive short-term setup.

    • Overall, the broader trend remains bullish. In the near term, Nifty may advance toward the resistance zone of 26,250–26,350, where some consolidation could occur. On the downside, 26,000 is the key immediate support.

  2. Intraday Levels:

    • Nifty: Intraday resistance is at 26,240, followed by 26,300 levels. Conversely, downside support is located at 26,080, followed by 26,000.

    • Bank Nifty: Intraday resistance is positioned at 59,840, followed by 60,000, while downside support is found at 59,480, followed by 59,200.

Derivative Market Analysis

  1. Nifty:

    • The options structure continues to clearly define the near-term range, with the highest call open interest placed at 26,400 and the highest put open interest at 26,000. 

    • Put writers dominated the session with maximum additions at the 26,000 strike, reinforcing this zone as a strong support base. 

    • At the same time, call writers actively unwound positions in the 25,900–26,000 band and shifted to adding fresh shorts above 26,150, with the heaviest additions at 26,400.

    • With the index trading just 195 points below its all-time highs, the combination of sustained put writing and call unwinding keeps the bias tilted toward an upside extension, increasing the probability of a move toward fresh lifetime highs.

  2. Bank Nifty:

    • Bank Nifty’s options positioning highlights 59,500 as the key near-term pivot, with both the highest call and put open interest concentrated at this strike. 

    • Put writers were dominant during the session, adding aggressively at 59,500 and reinforcing a strong support base. 

    • On the call side, writers unwound positions between 59,000–59,200 and shifted to building fresh positions above 59,600, with aggressive additions seen at the far strike of 62,000. 

    • With the index trading just 533 points below its all-time highs, the ongoing momentum, firm put support, and selective call unwinding suggest Bank Nifty remains well positioned for a potential breakout in the near term.

US Share Market News

  1. Performance Overview:

    • U.S. equities ended Wednesday on a weak note, with all three major indices finishing lower and wrapping up a third consecutive blockbuster year for the markets.

  2. Sector-specific indicator:

    • The S&P 500, Dow Jones and Nasdaq all logged double-digit gains this year, marking their third straight year of positive returns—a streak last witnessed during 2019–2021. For the year, the S&P 500 gained 16.39%, the Nasdaq rose 20.36%, and the Dow climbed 12.97%. The Russell 2000 small cap index rose 11.26%.

    • The S&P 500 slipped 50.74 points, or 0.74%, to close at 6,845.50, while the Nasdaq Composite declined 177.09 points, or 0.76%, to 23,241.99. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 303.77 points, or 0.63%, to end at 48,063.29.

  3. Economic indicator: 

    • The rally was fueled by relentless investor demand for artificial intelligence stocks, driving all three indices to fresh record highs during the year.

    • The Fed’s policy path will shape global markets in 2026, as recent data and expectations of a dovish new chair fuel bets on further rate cuts.

    • Trading volumes remained thin in the holiday-shortened week, with markets closed on Thursday for New Year's Day.

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Published Date : 01 Jan 2026

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This article is for educational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Market investments are subject to risks. DSIJ Wealth Advisory Private Limited is a SEBI-registered Research Analyst (Reg. No: INH000006396) and Investment Adviser (Reg. No: INA000001142). Please consult your financial adviser before investing. 

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