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The BSE Sensex and Nifty 50 opened higher on January 13, 2026, showing some buying at the start of trading. Sensex gained 201 points to hit 84,079.32 while Nifty added 107 points and opened at 25,897.35. This came after Gift Nifty futures looked positive before the bell and decent global market action overnight.
Markets had closed the day before with Sensex at 83,878.17 and Nifty around 25,790.25. Early numbers showed 1,999 Nifty stocks in green versus 461 down. The upward opening happened after some recent ups and downs in the market.
Midcaps and Smallcaps Also Trade Higher at Open
Smaller stocks joined the party too. BSE Midcap index went up 108.65 points or 0.24 percent. Smallcap gained 153.21 points or 0.31 percent to reach 49,726.96. Buying spread across different company sizes suggests people feel comfortable with prices right now.
Different sectors show mixed moves at opening. IT stocks led the way up after good quarterly numbers from TCS and HCL Tech. Banks traded mostly flat while FMCG saw small gains. Realty and metals had some selling early on.
Technical Numbers Traders Are Watching Today
Support and Resistance Points
Market experts pointed out key price levels for today. Shrikant Chouhan from Kotak Securities said Nifty support sits at 25,650 and Sensex around 83,500. If prices fall further, the next supports come at 25,600 for Nifty and 83,300 for Sensex. Resistance levels are 25,900-25,950 for Nifty and 84,300-84,500 for Sensex.
Breaking below those supports might bring more selling. Holding above resistance could lead to short sellers covering positions. Nifty’s 50-day moving average near 25,970 acts as first upside challenge.
What Influenced the Market Opening
Asian Markets and Gift Nifty Before Open
Gift Nifty futures traded 58 points higher at 25,917 ahead of the opening. Asian markets looked solid with Nikkei up 1.2 percent and Hang Seng gaining 0.8 percent early. US markets ended mixed the night before with Dow slightly higher.
Big investors matter too. Foreign funds sold shares heavily last week but domestic institutions bought to balance things out. Today’s start suggests foreign selling might pause for now.
Which Sectors Lead and Lag at Opening
IT took the lead among sectors right at the opening. TCS reported strong quarterly results plus a third dividend and special payout of Rs 46 per share. HCL Tech beat earnings estimates too, lifting tech sentiment.
Banking stocks stayed sideways even though Nifty Bank opened a bit higher. Government banks held up better than private ones. FMCG gained slightly on hopes for rural spending pickup. The auto sector traded flat.
What Happens Next Through Trading Hours
Traders will watch third-quarter company earnings today. TCS numbers started the IT sector off well, while HCL results affect the tech outlook. Direction through the day depends on big investor moves and world news.
Upcoming events include US-India trade talks and Fed comments later in the week. People trade carefully around those support levels but keep resistance in sight for possible breakouts.
Positive start gives some relief after recent dips. Holding gains above opening prices might build speed toward weekly highs. Losing ground could mean sideways trading for the session.
