Closing Bell – 07 January 2026

Market Update 🧾📉

Markets closed lower: Benchmark indices ended the session in the red, with the Sensex slipping 0.12% and the Nifty declining 0.14%.

Closing figures: The Sensex settled at 84,961.14, down 102.20 points, while the Nifty closed at 26,140.75, losing 37.95 points.

Top movers: Key gainers and losers reflected selective buying and profit booking across stocks.

Market drivers: Several domestic and global factors influenced today’s cautious market sentiment.

Small & mid-caps shine: Despite weakness in frontline indices, broader markets outperformed. The small-cap index gained 0.45%, while the mid-cap index advanced 0.40%.

Sectoral performance: Sector-wise action remained mixed during the session.

Sector leaders: Nifty Consumer Durables and Nifty IT emerged as top performers, rising 1.69% and 1.87% respectively. 📊💻