Stock market today, Jan. 2 -- The Indian stock market indices closed on a mixed note after the first trading session of the year on 1 Janaury 2026, amid stock-specific action and a lack of fresh triggers in the market. The Nifty 50 index closed 0.06% higher at 26,146.55 points after Thursday's stock market session, compared to 26,129.60 points at the previous market close, according to the exchange data.

The BSE Sensex index closed 0.04% lower at 85,188.60 points, compared to 85,220.60 points at the previous market session.

Vinod Nair, Head of Research, Geojit Investments Ltd, said that the Indian stock market started the year with a range‑bound session amid thin trading volumes and foreign institutional investors (FII) outflow. ...