The Indian stock market began the new year on a positive note, with the Sensex closing 443.09 points higher at 78,582.10, marking a strong start for 2025, news agency ANI reported. The National Stock Exchange (NSE) Nifty also closed at 23,742.90, up by 98.10 points.

The broader market showed a mixed performance, with 37 stocks advancing and 13 declining from the Nifty 50 index. Among the top gainers were Maruti, M&M, LT, Bajaj Finance, and Tata Motors, all of which saw strong upward movements. However, Hindalco, Dr Reddy's, Adani Ports, ONGC, and Tata Steel struggled, contributing to the decline in the Nifty.