Mumbai | January 1, 2026
Indian equity markets welcomed the first trading day of 2026 on a positive note, with benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty opening in the green on January 1. Early trade reflected cautious optimism among investors as the new year began, leading to modest gains across frontline indices.
Market sentiment remained upbeat at the opening bell, supported by selective buying in key stocks. The positive start indicated renewed investor confidence following year-end positioning and expectations of stability in domestic economic indicators.
However, the mood was mixed on the currency front. The Indian rupee opened weaker against the US dollar, tracking strength in the global dollar index. Currency market participants cited firm demand for the greenback and overseas cues as key factors weighing on the rupee during early trade.
While equities showed early resilience, traders are closely monitoring global market trends, currency movements, and macroeconomic signals for further direction through the session.
