Indian stock markets opened the new year with mixed results on January 2, 2026. The BSE Sensex closed down 0.04%, while the NSE Nifty50 ended up 0.06%. GIFT Nifty futures indicated a mildly positive start. Asian markets, after a mixed opening, turned positive, with South Korea's Kospi reaching a record high. US stock futures edged higher after Wall Street equities closed lower overnight, though major US indices finished 2025 with significant gains.