Sensex’s average gains in odd years stand at a robust 26.56%, more than double the modest 11.20% average gains in even years. Similarly, the median Sensex return in odd years is 18.74%, significantly higher than the 8.

Indian equities extended their winning streak for the second consecutive session on Thursday (January 2), with the Sensex closing 1,436 points higher at 79,944 and the Nifty advancing by 446 points to 24,

The maximum return by Sensex in any odd year stood at 93.98 per cent against 50.68 per cent in the even year. The maximum fall for Sensex stood at 24.64 per cent in the odd year against 52.45 per cent in the even year.

The equity benchmark indices continued their upward trend for the second day in a row, with the Sensex rising by 1,436 points to close at 79,944, and the Nifty climbing 446 points to 24,189.

Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty climbed in initial trade on Thursday (January 2, 2025) amid buying in frontline IT and bank stocks. The 30-share BSE benchmark Sensex climbed 242.95 points to 78,750.36 in early trade. The NSE Nifty went up by 69.25 points to 23,812.15.

The 30-share BSE benchmark Sensex and NSE Nifty remained in green on the second day of the new year. Both witnessed a huge surge during trading.

Benchmark indices on Thursday continued their winning streak with Nifty crossing 24,200, intraday. The performance was on the back of buying across the sectors led by auto stocks after December sales number.

Despite losses in Asian markets, Indian benchmark equity indices rose sharply on Thursday; Know key reasons why Sensex, Nifty are rising

Stock Market LIVE Updates | Benchmark indexes, Sensex and Nifty traded higher on Thursday, driven by gains in the financial sector. This positive movement was fueled by two brokerages pointing out the sector's stable asset quality and attractive valuations.