Sensex Open Flat on January 5, 2026; Smallcaps Show Early Strength

Indian equity markets opened on a mixed note on Monday, January 5, 2026. Early trading showed slight weakness in the Sensex, while the Nifty 50 managed to remain steady.

The BSE Sensex opened at 85,640.05, down 121.96 points or 0.14% from its previous close of 85,762.01, starting the session right at its opening level. In comparison, the Nifty 50 opened marginally higher at 26,333.70, up 5.15 points or 0.02% from 26,328.55. At 10:45 AM, Sensex was trading at 85,797.95, up 0.04% 85,784.06.

Among early movers on the BSE, BEL, SBI, and Reliance Industries led the gainers, while IT stocks faced pressure, with HCLTech, Infosys, and Tech Mahindra among the top laggards.

Broader Markets: Smallcaps Lead the Charge

In the wider market, activity was mixed. The Nifty SmallCap 100 rose 0.30%, while the Nifty MidCap 100 slipped 0.11%. On a broader scale, the Nifty 100 inched up 0.01%, the Nifty MidCap 100 gained 0.18%, and the Nifty SmallCap 100 outperformed with a 0.55% rise, suggesting investor interest beyond frontline stocks.

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Global Cues Supportive; Investors Eye US Data

Global markets shrugged off geopolitical concerns, including updates from Venezuela. US stock futures were trading higher, Asian markets showed strength, and precious metals like gold and silver were on the rise. In Asia, Japan’s Nikkei 225 surged over 2.5%, Singapore’s Straits Times climbed 0.61%, Taiwan’s Weighted Index gained more than 3%, and South Korea’s KOSPI advanced 2.57%. Meanwhile, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng lagged behind regional peers.

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