Stock Market Today: Nifty Flat, Midcaps Shine

Sensex and Nifty 50 trade flat today, January 5, 2026, after record highs. Mid-cap and small-cap stocks gain 0.50% amid global geopolitical shifts and US-Venezuela news.

Stock Market Today: Nifty Flat, Midcaps Shine
Stock Market Today: Nifty Flat, Midcaps Shine

LUCKNOW-After scaling a historic peak on Friday, the Nifty 50 opened the first full week of 2026 on a cautious note, hovering near the 26,300 mark. While benchmark indices faced slight pressure, market sentiment remained supported by fresh foreign inflows.

Despite a 120-point drop in the Sensex during early trade, the broader market outperformed. Mid-cap and small-cap indices gained nearly 0.50%, fueled by robust quarterly business updates and strong buying interest in the PSU banking and metal sectors.