MUMBAI: Indian equity markets ended the first trading session of the calendar year 2026 on a flat note, as investors stayed cautious in the absence of strong domestic or global triggers.
At the close of trade, the Sensex slipped marginally by 32 points, or 0.04 per cent, to settle at 85, 188.6.
The Nifty, meanwhile, edged higher by 16.95 points, or 0.06 per cent, to close at 26, 146.55.
“For the Nifty, 26, 000–26, 050 continues to act as an immediate support zone; as long as this area holds, the short-term bias remains constructive, ” an analyst said.