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Markets Hit New Highs in Strong Start to 2026
3 Jan
Summary
- Sensex and Nifty 50 closed at record highs, gaining over 0.67%.
- Nifty 50 reached an all-time intraday high before closing higher.
- Energy, realty, and metal stocks were top performers in broad rally.
Indian equity benchmarks, the Sensex and Nifty 50, achieved record-high closes on Friday, signaling a strong commencement to the New Year. The Sensex advanced by 573 points, concluding at 85,762.01, while the Nifty 50 reached an unprecedented intraday level before settling at 26,328.55, a gain of 182 points.
Market sentiment remained positive throughout the session, with broad sectoral participation driving the gains. The energy, realty, and metal sectors emerged as the leading performers, showcasing significant upward momentum. All major sectors, with the exception of FMCG, contributed to the overall advance.
The broader market indices mirrored the benchmark's performance, with the BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices posting gains of 0.97% and 0.79%, respectively. This widespread growth indicates a notable improvement in market breadth and investor confidence.
