Strong Start to 2026, But Will Nifty Hold the Momentum

The markets traded with a positive bias through the past week as Nifty continued to inch higher while consolidating within a defined range. The index oscillated in a 462-point band during the week, marking a low of 25,878 and a high of 26,340 before settling at a lifetime high of 26,328.55, ending with a weekly gain of 286.25 points or 1.10%. Meanwhile, volatility slightly edged higher; India VIX rose by 3.28% on a weekly basis to close at 9.45, still at historically subdued levels.