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Instead of any major fluctuations, there was peace in the stock market on the first trading day of the new year 2026. Many big markets across the world remained closed due to New Year, the impact of which was clearly visible on the Indian market as well. Trading volume remained low and investors appeared cautious. Despite this the market did not disappoint the investors. Investors earned more than Rs 1 lakh crore on the very first day.
At the end of trading, Sensex closed at 85,188 with a slight fall, while Nifty 50 took a slight gain and stood at 26,146. That is, externally the market remained flat, but internally the picture was different. Most of the time the market continued to move within a limited range.
Some sectors shined, some remained under pressure
On New Year’s Day, the auto sector performed brilliantly and saw a growth of about 1 percent. On the other hand, the FMCG sector remained under pressure and recorded a decline of more than 3 percent. Sectors like IT, banking and metal also remained spared from major ups and downs.
Investors’ wealth increased even in flat market
The most surprising thing was that despite the market remaining flat, there was a tremendous increase in the wealth of investors. The total market cap of all the companies listed on BSE increased by more than Rs 1 lakh crore in a single day. This simply means that even though the market appeared calm, investors’ pockets became heavy. The total market cap of all shares listed on BSE as on December 31, 2025 was ₹4,75,79,238.11. It became Rs 4,76,92,270.44 crore on January 1, 2026.
Movement of Sensex shares
Shares of 22 out of 30 Sensex companies closed in the green. Some big companies in power, auto and consumer sectors showed strength. At the same time, profit booking was seen in some selected big stocks, which put a slight brake on the market rally. This beginning of the new year shows that the market is currently in a mood of stability. Instead of major shocks, there are signs of gradual progress. Experts believe that in the coming days, global signals and domestic data will decide the direction of the market.