Stock Market Close: Sensex ends flat on 1st trading session of CY26, Nifty at 26,147

Sensex Today | Stock Market Close, January 1, 2026: In the broader market, the Nifty Midcap 100 was up 0.44 per cent, while the NSE Smallcap 100 was 0.05 per cent down

3:47 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Market expert view

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Indian equity markets began the first trading session of the year on a stable and constructive footing. Global cues remained largely muted as most international markets were closed for the holiday, allowing domestic factors to take centre stage. The automobile sector emerged as the top gainer, buoyed by strong investor optimism following the release of impressive monthly sales numbers, reinforcing confidence in sustained demand momentum. 

 

India’s resilient domestic demand, reform-driven growth framework, policy continuity, and ongoing government-led capital expenditure continue to provide comfort to investors and attract fresh buying at lower levels, offering strong downside support to equities. Overall, the tone at the start of the year remains constructive, with investor preference clearly tilted toward quality businesses backed by sustainable earnings and strong balance sheets  

 

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3:40 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Technical view

Stock Market LIVE Updates: For the Nifty, 26,000–26,050 continues to act as an immediate support zone; as long as this area holds, the short-term bias remains constructive. On the upside, 26,250–26,300 stands out as a crucial supply zone. A decisive and sustained breakout above this band could open the path toward 26,400–26,500. 

 

A move beyond 26,500, a key psychological level, would signal stronger bullish momentum and confirm a fresh breakout. Overall, the near-term technical outlook for Nifty remains constructive yet cautious, with bulls retaining an advantage as long as key supports are defended.

 

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3:39 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: A glance at broader market at close

Stock Market LIVE Updates: BSE Midcap was up 0.27 per cent, while the Smallcap closed 0.02 per cent lower. 

3:38 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Here's a look at Sensex gainers and losers at close

Stock Market LIVE Updates: NTPC, Eternal, L&T, Power Grid and M&M were among the top gainers on Sensex. On the downside, ITC, Bajaj Finance, Asian Paints, BEL and ICICI Bank were the top losers

3:36 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Nifty50 settles at 26,146.55, up 16.95 pts

Stock Market LIVE Updates: NSE Nifty50 closed at 26,146.55, up 16.95 points or 0.06 per cent. 

 

3:34 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sensex closes at 85,188.60, down 32 pts

Stock Market LIVE Updates: BSE Sensex closed at 85,188.60, down 32 points or 0.04 per cent. 

3:20 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: L&T, Hindalco, Titan, BPCL, TVS Motor from BSE 100 index hit record highs

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Shares of Larsen & Toubro (L&T), Hindalco Industries, TVS Motor Company, Titan Company, Shriram Finance, and Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL) from the BSE 100 index hit their respective all-time highs on the BSE in Thursday's intraday trade.

 

Reliance Industries (RIL), Bajaj Auto, and Indus Towers, on the other hand, touched their respective 52-week highs. These stocks rallied up to 5 per cent in the intraday trade. In comparison, the BSE Sensex was up 0.13 per cent at 85,329 at 02:21 PM. READ MORE 

3:05 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: RBI highlights major risks in insurance sector

Stock Market LIVE Updates: According to reports, RBI has highlighted Higher Commission, one of major risks in Insurance sector. The central bank believes both private life and non-life insurers’ commission expenses saw a major uptick. 

3:01 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: 3 PM Update

Stock Market LIVE Updates: At 3 PM, BSE Sensex was at 85,277.26, up 57 points or 0.07 per cent and NSE Nifty50 quoted 26,162.35, up 33 points or 0.13 per cent. 

2:49 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Tata Motors CV sales

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Domestic sales of MH&ICV in December 2025 was 20,363 units, as against 15,968 units in December 2024; In Q3FY26 it was 53,105 units, compared to 44,023 units in Q3FY25.

Domestic & International sales for MH&ICV in December 2025 was 21,646 units vs 16,604 units in December 2024; In Q3FY26 it was 57,080 units, compared to 46,108 units in Q3FY25.

2:39 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Shriram Finance, IIFL, L&T Finance hit new highs; rally upto 19% in 1 month

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Shares of non-banking finance companies (NBFCs) Shriram Finance, IIFL Finance and L&T Finance have hit their respective record highs, gaining by up to 2 per cent on the BSE in Thursday’s intra-day trade in otherwise a subdued market. In comparison, the BSE Sensex was up 0.07 per cent at 85,281 at 12:28 PM. READ MORE 

2:26 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: MCX gets target price hike from ICICI Securities on strong volume momentum

Stock Market LIVE Updates: ICICI Securities has raised its target price on Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd. (MCX), citing strong volume momentum driven by elevated commodity market volatility and sustained high trading activity across futures and options. READ MORE

 

2:18 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Maruti, Mahindra & Mahindra log Dec sales jump as tax cuts fuel demand

Stock Market LIVE Updates:  India's top two carmakers, Maruti Suzuki and Mahindra & Mahindra, reported a strong rise in December ‍sales to dealers, ​company data showed on Thursday, with tax cuts from earlier in the year fuelling demand into the final month of 2025. READ MORE

 

2:09 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Cupid shares extends record rally to 15th session; time to book profit?

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Cupid Limited share price hit a new record high in the first trade session of the calendar year 2026. On the National Stock Exchange (NSE), Cupid share price rose as much as 1.32 per cent to the new high of ₹524.95. READ MORE

2:01 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: 2 PM market update

Stock Market LIVE Updates: At 2:00 PM, the BSE Sensex was trading at 85,279 levels, up by 59 points or 0.07 per cent, while the NSE Nifty50 index was up 24 points or 0.09 per cent at 26,153.

1:51 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: HDFC Securities trims Oil India target to ₹495; maintains 'Buy': Here's why

Stock Market LIVE Updates:  Domestic brokerage HDFC Securities has lowered its target price for Oil India to ₹495 from ₹509, earlier, citing delays in the commissioning of Numaligarh Refinery's expanded capacity. The brokerage now expects the refinery to begin operations in Q4FY26 with a gradual ramp-up thereafter, leading to cuts in FY26 and FY2 EPS estimates by 1.6 per cent and 9.1 per cent, respectively. READ MORE

1:42 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Geojit turns bullish on Apollo Tyres, upgrades to 'Accumulate'; check why

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Geojit Investments has turned bullish on Apollo Tyres, upgrading its rating to 'Accumulate' from 'Hold,' following a positive management conference call. The brokerage noted that the company expects improved operating performance, driven by a recovery in demand and continued cost optimisation initiatives. READ MORE

 

1:33 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Karur Vysya Bank shares hit record high, jump 4% after Q3 update

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Shares of Karur Vysya Bank (KVB) Ltd. hit a fresh record on Thursday, rising nearly 4 per cent, after it reported a healthy growth in its business metrics for the quarter ended December 2025.  READ MORE

 

1:23 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Banks set to enter NPS fund management under new PFRDA framework

Stock Market LIVE Updates:  The scheduled commercial banks (SCBs) will soon be allowed to independently sponsor pension funds for managing National Pension System (NPS) assets, as the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has approved, in principle, a new framework aimed at strengthening the pension ecosystem and enhancing competition. READ MORE

 

1:16 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: United Spirits shares slip 4% after senior management exit; details here

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Shares of United Spirits Ltd. slipped nearly 4 per cent on Thursday after it announced the resignation of Diwaker Vij, vice president - commercial finance, effective December 31, 2025. READ MORE

 

1:08 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: M&M, Ashok Leyland: Auto index hits new high as OEMs report Dec 2025 sales

Stock Market LIVE Updates:  Shares of automobile companies were in demand on Thursday, with the BSE Auto index hitting a new high of 63,011.82. The index gained 1 per cent in the intraday trade as automobile companies began reporting strong auto sales updates for the month of December 2025. READ MORE

1:02 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: 1 PM Market Update

Stock Market LIVE Updates: At 01:00 PM, the BSE Sensex was trading at 85,262.24 levels, up by 41.64 points or 0.05 per cent, while the NSE Nifty50 index was up 19.30 points or 0.07 per cent at 26,148.90.

12:53 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Safeguard duty extension lifts outlook for steel sector in 2026

Stock Market LIVE Updates: India's steel sector has begun 2026 on a positive note, supported by resilient domestic demand and the government’s decision to extend safeguard duties on key flat steel products, Antique Stock Broking said in a note. Antique noted that the government has extended safeguard duties on select flat steel products for three years at tapering rates of 12 per cent until April 2026, 11.5 per cent until April 2027 and 11 per cent until April 2028. READ MORE

12:42 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: SES ESG Research gives 69.3 score to Birla Corporation, shares gain over 2%

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Shares of Birla Corporation surged over 2 per cent in an otherwise volatile market on Thursday, December 1, 2026, after the company announced an update on the ECG score assigned by SES ESG Research. Birla Corporation shares have a 52-week range of ₹1,535.30 - ₹910.25 per share on the NSE. READ MORE

12:35 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: HDFC Securities bearish on Nykaa, sees limited core BPC operating gains

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Nykaa’s sharper focus on customer acquisition, particularly in its core beauty and personal care (BPC) vertical in FY26, is a step in the right direction and is likely to support Q3 performance, aided by the Pink Friday sale, according to HDFC Securities. The brokerage has maintained its ‘Sell’ rating on FSN E-Commerce Ventures (Nykaa) with a target price of ₹200 per share. READ MORE

12:23 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Blue Dart Express share price surges 9% on price hike, GST demand relief

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Blue Dart Express share price  jumped 9.39 per cent to ₹6,039.50, the highest level since November 13 on the after its arm received a significant reduction in tax demand from authorities. The Office of the Commissioner of GST and Central Excise, Chennai reduced the tax demand to ₹64.98 lakh for Blue Dart Aviation Limited from ₹420.79 crore tax, demanded in a notice in September, 2025.  READ MORE

12:03 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: 12 PM Market Update

Stock Market LIVE Updates: At 12:00 PM, the BSE Sensex was trading at 85,263.39 levels, up by 42.79 points or 0.05 per cent, while the NSE Nifty50 index was up 18.50 points or 0.07 per cent at 26,148.10.

11:52 AM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Vodafone Idea gains 10%, Indus Towers hits 52-week high

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Shares of Vodafone Idea (Vi) gained up to 10 per cent on the BSE in Thursday's intraday trade. The rally came after Vodafone Group and Vodafone Idea reached on Wednesday, regarding the settlement on long-pending contingent liabilities tied to the 2017 merger of Vodafone India and Idea Cellular. READ MORE

11:38 AM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: SML Mahindra hits 5% upper circuit on releasing December auto sales numbers

SML Mahindra shares hit a 5 per cent upper circuit at ₹4,174.25 per share on BSE after the company released its auto sales data for December 2025. In December, the company sold a total of 1,044 units, among which 462 units were of cargo vehicles, and 582 units were of passenger vehicles. The sales increased 67 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y). READ MORE

11:27 AM

Stock Market LIVE: Steel Strips Wheels shares soar 8% on highest-ever monthly sales

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Shares of Steel Strips Wheels Ltd. rose nearly 8 per cent on Thursday after it reported its highest-ever monthly sales in December 2025 on strong domestic demand. 

 

The company's stock rose as much as 7.8 per cent during the day to ₹208.8 per share, the biggest intraday rise since September 8 last year. The stock pared gains to trade 5.8 per cent higher at ₹205.5 apiece, compared to a 0.14 per cent advance in Nifty 50 as of 11:04 AM. 

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