Sensex, Nifty break all records in New Year 2026:Indian benchmark indices make new all-time closing highs

The Indian equity benchmarks on Friday, January 2, 2026, broke all records. Sensex made new all time closing high of 85,762 points. Smilarly, Nifty settled at record peak of 26,328.55 points. These are record closing highs of both these indices. Earlier, during mid-trade, the 50 companies Nifty also made new intraday all-time high of 26,340 points. Albeit, Sensex lagged behind. The 30 constituent index’s all time high on intraday remains at 86,159.02 points (which it failed to break). Out of 30 Sensex stocks, 26 rose higher and 4 declined. Banking and metal shares gained. Meanwhile, FMCG shares witnessed selling pressure. Sensex – previous records: Intra-day high – 86,159.02 – Dec 1, 2025 Closing high – 85,720.38 – Nov 27, 2025 Nifty – previous highs: Intra-day high – 26,325.8 – Dec 1, 2025 Closing high – 26,215.55 – Nov 27, 2025 In other Asian markets, the trading was mixed FIIs sold shares worth ₹3,268 crore on January 1 Market traded flat on first day of the year On the first day of the year, Thursday January 1, 2026, the stock market traded flat. Sensex closed 32 points lower at 85,189. Nifty gained 17 points and closed at 26,147. ​