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Why Is Stock Market Up Today? Sensex Surges Over 940 Points, Nifty Above 300; Green Ending On Dalal Street, Investors In Relief
Samira Vishwas | May 6, 2026 7:24 PM CST

Stock market Today: Sensex, Nifty close over the board in green! Indian markets saw a strong comeback today as benchmark indices ended the session in green, giving investors a much-needed breather after recent volatility. The BSE Sensex jumped nearly 980 points and ended at around 940, while the Nifty 50 crossed the 300-point mark, showing broad-based buying across sectors.

The mood on Dalal Street turned positive mainly because investors started buying again in banking, IT, and auto stocks. Global markets also stayed supportive, and worries around inflation and interest rates eased a bit, adding fuel to the rally.

Strong corporate earnings and steady foreign investor inflows further boosted confidence.

In simple terms, after a few nervous trading sessions, today felt like a “relief rally” where investors came back to the market with more confidence and less fear, pushing indices higher and restoring some short-term optimism.

Stock Market Today Sector Wise

  • Sectoral Performance
  • Gainers (1–2%): Auto, Media, Private Banks, PSU Banks, Realty, Metals, Pharma
  • Weak/Negative: Power, FMCG, Energy
  • Mid & Smallcap
  • Nifty Midcap index: up 1%
  • Nifty Smallcap index: up 1%
  • Currency Update
  • Indian Rupee: ₹94.61 per USD
  • Gain: 68 paise
  • Previous close: ₹95.29

Stock Market Today At Closing

STOCK MARKET CLOSING (3:30 PM)

            • Nifty 50: 24,339.05 (1.27%)
            • BSE Sensex: 78,004.50 (1.28%)

            Markets closed higher with Nifty at 24,339.05 and Sensex at 78,004.50. Both indices gained around 1.3%, reflecting strong buying interest and improved investor sentiment across Dalal Street today.

                      Top Gainers In Stock Market Today

                      • InterGlobe Aviation
                      • Trent
                      • Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles
                      • Shriram Finance
                      • Adani Enterprises

                      Top Losers In Stock Market Today

                      • ONGC
                      • Larsen & Toubro (L&T)
                      • Reliance Industries
                      • Power Grid Corporation
                      • Infosys

                      Why Is Stock Market Up Today? At Glance

                      • Crude Oil Prices Fall: Reports of a possible US-Iran agreement reduced tensions and pushed oil prices lower, easing inflation concerns.
                      • Inflation Relief: Lower crude prices help reduce input costs, improving overall market sentiment.
                      • Geopolitical Calm: Fears around conflict in the Middle East and disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz have eased.
                      • Reduced Supply Risk: Lower risk of supply chain disruptions supports global trade stability.
                      • Investor Confidence Improves: Cooling geopolitical tensions boost risk appetite and encourage fresh buying in equities.

                      Stock Market On Tueday

                      Indian markets ended lower on May 5 as profit booking hit benchmarks. Sensex fell 251 points to 77,017, while Nifty 50 dropped 86 points to 24,032, though stayed above 24,000. Broader markets showed strength with midcap and smallcap gains. Sector trend was mixed, while the rupee weakened further, closing at 95.29 per dollar.

                      (With Inputs)

                      (Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. The views, opinions, and recommendations expressed herein are those of the respective experts. Readers are advised to consult a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions.)

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