Nifty hits record high, but 2026 outlook hinges on earnings delivery
Mumbai: Indian equities struck a positive note early in the new year, with the Nifty 50 scaling record highs on the second trading day of 2026, amid optimism around December-quarter earnings and expectations of a pro-growth Union budget. On Friday, Nifty 50 settled at 26,328.55, up 0.7%. Sensex ended 0.7% higher at 85,762.01, then shy…