Market Watch: Sensex At 85,600, Gold Hits ₹1.38 Lakh; Govt To Overhaul GDP Data In 2026

On this edition of the Business Today show, anchor Sakshi Batra tracks the day's market action as the Sensex hovers around the 85,600 mark and the Nifty nears 26,200. The programme highlights the record-breaking rally in precious metals, with MCX gold hitting a peak of ₹1.38 lakh. The show also focuses on the government's major decision to overhaul the GDP calculation methodology starting February 2026 to include the informal economy. Guest Abhishek Basu Malik, Co-founder and Fund Manager at Sri Rama Managers PMS, joins to discuss market volatility and the outlook for 2026. Additionally, the broadcast covers expected auto price hikes in January and the impact of GST rate cuts.