On the first trading session of 2024, indices closed positively, with Sensex up 0.04% at 72,271.94, and Nifty up 0.05% at 21,741.90. Broader indices performed well, Nifty Midcap rose by 0.63%, and Nifty Smallcap by 0.54%. VIX increased by 1.71%, signaling a slight rise in market volatility. Top gainers included Nifty Media, Nifty PSU Bank, Nifty FMCG, and Nifty IT.