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There is bullishness in the stock market on Friday, January 2, 2026. Sensex is trading above 85,500 level, up by more than 300 points. Similarly, Nifty is also up by about 100 points, trading at the 26,250 level. Out of 30 Sensex stocks, 24 are rising and 6 are declining. Banking, auto and metal shares are seeing gains. Meanwhile, FMCG shares are falling. 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.