Sensex opens 180 points higher, Nifty above 26,150; ITC down 2%

The S&P BSE Sensex was up 104.21 points to 85,324.81, while the NSE Nifty50 gained 28.60 points to 26,158.20 as of 9:25 am. 

Benchmark stock market indices opened higher on Wednesday, starting 2026 in green as auto and metal stocks gained in early trade but FMCG and pharma shares declined, limiting the gains.

The S&P BSE Sensex was up 104.21 points to 85,324.81, while the NSE Nifty50 gained 28.60 points to 26,158.20 as of 9:25 am.

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