52-Week High Stocks in India: Market Snapshot for 02 January 2026 | StockYaari
Some trading days feel different.
Prices are not just moving up quietly; they are testing record levels.
02 January 2026 is turning out to be one of those days, with many well-known Indian stocks trading close to their 52-week highs.
If you have ever thought, “Stock toh already high pe hai… ab kya karein?”, you are not alone.
Should you buy now, hold what you already own, or book some profits?
At StockYaari, we believe markets reward clarity, not confusion. In this blog, we explain what a 52-week high really means, share today’s list of stocks near their yearly highs, and discuss how retail investors can use this information smartly.
What Is a 52-Week High?
A 52-week high is simply the highest price a stock has traded at during the last year.
If a stock’s price went from ₹300 to ₹500 in the last 52 weeks, ₹500 would be its highest price in that time.
The stock’s lowest price in the past 52 weeks would be ₹300.
When a stock is near or above its 52-week high, it usually means:
A lot of people want to buy.
People feel good about the company or industry.
Investors are sure that they will make money in the future.
That being said, just because the stock is at a 52-week high doesn’t indicate it will keep going up. It shows strength, not certainty.
52-Week High Stocks on 02 January 2026
Based on approximate (≈) market data, the following stocks are trading close to their 52-week highs today.
| Stock Name | Price | Day’s High | Day’s Low | Open | 52-Week High |
| IDBI Bank | ≈114.56 | ≈115.70 | ≈104.05 | ≈104.20 | ≈115.70 |
| Coal India | ≈428.70 | ≈429.00 | ≈401.00 | ≈401.35 | ≈429.00 |
| NALCO | ≈329.20 | ≈331.40 | ≈315.70 | ≈316.20 | ≈331.40 |
| Craftsman | ≈8,022.00 | ≈8,050.00 | ≈7,617.00 | ≈7,701.00 | ≈8,050.00 |
| IIFL Finance | ≈642.95 | ≈650.00 | ≈619.00 | ≈623.50 | ≈650.00 |
| Hindalco | ≈926.15 | ≈927.30 | ≈896.55 | ≈898.00 | ≈927.30 |
| Chola Invest. | ≈1,776.80 | ≈1,789.10 | ≈1,718.70 | ≈1,728.50 | ≈1,789.10 |
| BHEL | ≈299.50 | ≈300.85 | ≈291.55 | ≈292.70 | ≈300.85 |
| Vedanta | ≈616.65 | ≈618.45 | ≈603.60 | ≈604.20 | ≈618.45 |
| Ashok Leyland | ≈188.05 | ≈190.00 | ≈183.77 | ≈185.00 | ≈190.00 |
| Bank of Baroda | ≈305.75 | ≈305.85 | ≈301.00 | ≈301.00 | ≈305.85 |
| Phoenix Mills | ≈1,903.50 | ≈1,908.90 | ≈1,860.30 | ≈1,872.70 | ≈1,908.90 |
| Maruti Suzuki | ≈16,969.00 | ≈16,999.00 | ≈16,723.00 | ≈16,750.00 | ≈16,999.00 |
| INDUS Towers | ≈442.45 | ≈446.00 | ≈432.75 | ≈438.00 | ≈446.00 |
| TVS Motor | ≈3,851.60 | ≈3,897.50 | ≈3,825.70 | ≈3,843.00 | ≈3,897.50 |
| Graphite India | ≈657.55 | ≈665.00 | ≈640.10 | ≈643.00 | ≈665.00 |
| M&M | ≈3,803.90 | ≈3,812.00 | ≈3,743.20 | ≈3,759.90 | ≈3,812.00 |
| Reliance | ≈1,592.70 | ≈1,594.60 | ≈1,578.20 | ≈1,580.00 | ≈1,594.60 |
| Karur Vysya Bank | ≈272.20 | ≈275.90 | ≈266.55 | ≈269.40 | ≈275.90 |
| NMDC | ≈84.48 | ≈84.96 | ≈83.83 | ≈84.11 | ≈84.96 |
| Adani Energy | ≈1,056.60 | ≈1,067.70 | ≈1,050.20 | ≈1,056.90 | ≈1,067.70 |
| 3M India | ≈36,280.00 | ≈37,305.00 | ≈35,530.00 | ≈36,070.00 | ≈37,305.00 |
| Torrent Pharma | ≈3,880.00 | ≈3,891.20 | ≈3,821.00 | ≈3,856.70 | ≈3,891.20 |
| Larsen & Toubro | ≈4,164.50 | ≈4,172.70 | ≈4,127.10 | ≈4,138.10 | ≈4,172.70 |
| Bank of Maharashtra | ≈63.98 | ≈64.18 | ≈63.40 | ≈63.70 | ≈64.18 |
| IDFC First Bank | ≈85.87 | ≈87.00 | ≈85.47 | ≈85.75 | ≈87.00 |
| KEI Industries | ≈4,520.60 | ≈4,582.60 | ≈4,520.00 | ≈4,530.00 | ≈4,582.60 |
| MCX India | ≈2,215.00 | ≈2,278.00 | ≈2,190.00 | ≈2,230.00 | ≈2,278.00 |
| Eicher Motors | ≈7,342.00 | ≈7,382.50 | ≈7,298.00 | ≈7,348.00 | ≈7,382.50 |
| UPL | ≈804.60 | ≈812.20 | ≈797.30 | ≈806.95 | ≈812.20 |
| AU Small Finance Bank | ≈998.45 | ≈1,011.00 | ≈997.05 | ≈1,002.90 | ≈1,011.00 |
| Motherson | ≈122.00 | ≈124.71 | ≈121.67 | ≈122.90 | ≈124.71 |
| Bajaj Auto | ≈9,495.00 | ≈9,633.00 | ≈9,310.50 | ≈9,550.00 | ≈9,633.00 |
| JK Tyre | ≈512.50 | ≈524.70 | ≈509.00 | ≈518.80 | ≈524.70 |
| Manappuram Finance | ≈310.80 | ≈319.40 | ≈309.50 | ≈314.10 | ≈319.40 |
| APL Apollo | ≈1,933.90 | ≈1,993.70 | ≈1,921.60 | ≈1,975.00 | ≈1,993.70 |
Prices are indicative and may change during the trading session. (Refer to the table above for detailed price levels.)
This list includes stocks from banking, metals, autos, infrastructure, energy, and manufacturing. In many cases, the day’s high and the 52-week high are almost the same, which clearly shows strong demand from buyers.
What do these highs from the last 52 weeks mean?
1. Some investors are confident in certain names
People trust the quality of these companies’ businesses because their stocks are trading near their yearly highs: Maruti Suzuki, Reliance, Larsen & Toubro, Bajaj Auto, Coal India, and Hindalco.
Market participants seem comfortable paying higher prices because they expect earnings stability or growth.
Similarly, stocks such as KEI Industries, APL Apollo, Phoenix Mills, and TVS Motor highlight strength in themes like infrastructure, real estate, and manufacturing.
2. They Clearly Have the Upper Hand
Momentum only indicates that the trend is strong. Right now, the trend for these stocks is going up.
When a stock is close to its 52-week high:
Traders search for chances to break out.
Long-term investors don’t feel as much pressure to sell.
New customers come in expecting the trend to keep going.
But discipline makes momentum function better. Buying only because prices are going up can be dangerous if you don’t prepare ahead.
3. Strength is only in one sector, not in the whole market.
This list demonstrates definite areas of strength, even though the whole market may not be at record highs:
IDBI Bank, Bank of Baroda, and AU Small Finance Bank are some banks and financial institutions.
Vedanta, NMDC, Adani Energy, and Hindalco work with metals and energy.
Maruti Suzuki, TVS Motor, M&M, and Bajaj Auto are all in the auto and manufacturing industries.
This tells us something very essential. Money is not leaving the market. It is rotating between sectors.
Why Do Stocks Touch 52-Week Highs?
1. Consistent Business Performance
The market normally rewards companies that continuously increase their sales, keep their margins strong, and handle their debt properly over time. This slow rise in confidence typically sends equities to new highs.
2. Good news and trends in the sector
Government actions, rising demand, chances to export, or global commodity cycles can all help whole sectors. Stocks in those areas naturally do well.
3. Lots of money available and investors involved
Regular SIP inflows, institutional buying in India, and long-term investors keep supporting good companies, which keeps prices high.
What can retail investors do with 52-week high data?
1. Use it to do research, not to tell you to buy.
A stock that is close to its 52-week high should get attention, but not action right now.
Ask straightforward questions:
Is the business robust at its core?
Are the earnings steady?
Is the price fair?
If the answers make sense, put the stock on your watchlist and keep an eye on it.
2. Don’t give in to FOMO
“Abhi nahi liya toh chance chala jaayega” is what a lot of investors think.
This anxiety typically makes people make decisions too quickly.
Keep in mind that no stock goes up in a straight line.
Opportunities always come back around.
It is more important to protect your money than to chase every rally.
3. Always Have a Clear Plan
If you want to trade or invest near a 52-week high:
Choose the size of your position ahead of time.
If you are trading, keep a stop-loss.
Get ready for short-term ups and downs in your mind.
Don’t buy a stock just because it’s popular on social media.
In conclusion
It’s thrilling to see stocks hit new 52-week highs, and it frequently means that people are hopeful about India’s growth story. But being wise about investing isn’t about becoming excited. It’s important to know why a stock is doing well and if it can keep doing well.
We wish to remind StockYaari investors that 52-week high lists are not items to buy or sell straight away. They are just ways to learn. Stay calm, ask the right questions, and make sure that everything you do is in keeping with your money goals.
That’s how to get rich over time: slowly and carefully.
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– Chandan Pathak
Equity Research Analyst, StockYaari