Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty declined in early trade on Monday (January 5, 2026) led by blue-chip IT stocks. During early trade, the 30-share BSE Sensex fell 125.

96 points to 85,636. 05.

The 50-share NSE Nifty fell 30. 95 points to 26,297.

60. Among the 30-Sensex companies, HCL Tech, Infosys, Tech Mahindra, HDFC Bank, Tata Consultancy Services and NTPC were the biggest laggards. However, Bharat Electronics, Tata Steel, Axis Bank and Reliance Industries were among the gainers.

According to exchange data, foreign institutional investors (FIIs) bought equities worth ₹289. 80 crore on Friday (January 2, 2026).

Domestic institutional investors (DIIs) also bought shares worth ₹677. 38 crore.

V. K.

says, “The year 2026 begins with major geopolitical developments that could have serious consequences. US actions in Venezuela have the potential to further destabilize global geopolitics. ” said Vijayakumar, chief investment strategist at Geojit Investments Ltd.

In Asian markets, South Korea’s Kospi index, Japan’s Nikkei 225 index and Shanghai’s SSE Composite index were trading significantly higher, while Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index was trading marginally lower. US markets closed mostly in positive territory on Friday. Global oil benchmark Brent crude fell 0.

08% to $60. 70 a barrel. On Friday, the Sensex closed at 85,762.

01, up 573. 41 points or 0.

67%. Nifty rose 182 points or 0.

70% to 26,328. 55.