Stock Market Close: Sensex gains 374 pts, Nifty ends at 24,636; PSU banks shine
Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights, Thursday: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap fell 0.44 per cent, and the Nifty SmallCap rose 0.48 per cent
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Stock Market Close: Sensex jumps 374 points, Nifty ends flat.
Stock Market Highlights on Thursday, Aug 6, 2026: Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty 50 gained on Thursday, tracking a decline in oil prices amid hopes of a resolution to the West Asia crisis. Also, a firm buying in index heavyweight Reliance Industries supported overall market sentiment.
The Sensex rose 374 points, or 0.48 per cent, to settle at 78,954.76, while the Nifty index closed largely flat at 24,636, up 11.35 points, or 0.05 per cent.
In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap fell 0.44 per cent, and the Nifty SmallCap rose 0.48 per cent. Sector-wise, the Nifty PSU Bank and the Nifty Chemical outperformed, while the Nifty Realty, the Nifty Media and the Nifty Auto underperformed.
4:00 PM
Stock Market LIVE Updates: '24,500-24,480 zone is expected to provide immediate support'
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Going forward, the 24,750-24,780 zone will remain a crucial hurdle for the Nifty. A sustained breakout above 24,780 could pave the way for a further upmove towards 24,900, followed by the 25,050 level. On the downside, the 24,500-24,480 zone is expected to provide immediate support.
View by: Sudeep Shah, head of technical and derivatives research, SBI Securities
View by: Sudeep Shah, head of technical and derivatives research, SBI Securities
3:46 PM
Stock Market LIVE Updates: 'Softer crude prices could ease inflationary pressures'
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Markets drew support from the moderation in crude oil prices, aided by intensified diplomatic efforts to restore regional stability and normalize shipping activity through the Strait of Hormuz. The positive sentiment was further reinforced by the RBI's steady policy stance and constructive growth outlook, prompting selective buying in heavyweights, banking, and energy stocks. Investors are also increasingly pricing in an improvement in upcoming quarters earnings, as softer crude prices could ease inflationary pressures and support margin expansion. Reflecting this shift in sentiment, Reliance Industries attracted renewed investor interest, with bargain buying emerging after an extended phase of O2C-led underperformance as markets reassess its long-term value proposition across energy, telecom, retail and others. However, profit booking witnessed across many sectors like auto, metals, IT, realty and cement sectors but broad market remained resilient led by stock specific rally in small caps.
View by: Vinod Nair, head of research, Geojit Investments
View by: Vinod Nair, head of research, Geojit Investments
3:37 PM
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sectoral indices end mixed
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sectoral indices on the NSE settled mixed on Thursday. Nifty Realty and Auto were top laggards.
3:35 PM
Stock Market LIVE Updates: SMIDs end mixed
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Among the broader markets, Nifty Midcap 100, and Nifty Smallcap 100 indices settled mixed. MidCap was down 0.44 per cent, and SmallCap gained 0.48 per cent.
3:33 PM
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sensex heatmap
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Here's a glance at the Sensex gainers and losers at the close.
3:33 PM
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Nifty settles at 24,636.00
Stock Market LIVE Updates: The NSE Nifty 50 settled at 24,636.00, higher by 11.35 points or 0.05 per cent.
3:32 PM
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sensex adds 373.76 pts
Stock Market LIVE Updates: The BSE Sensex added 373.76 points or 0.48 per cent to settle at 78,954.76
3:16 PM
Stock Market LIVE: Sensex, Nifty rise in closing auction session
Stock Market LIVE: The Sensex rose 205 points or 0.26 per cent to 78,785.62, and the Nifty50 was up 3.30 points or 0.01 per cent at 24,627.95 in the closing auction session (CAS)
3:10 PM
Stock Market LIVE: Blue Star's Q1 net profit falls 14.9% Y-o-Y
Stock Market LIVE: Blue Star reported that their consolidated net profit fell 14.9 per cent on year to ₹103 crore in April-June quarter (Q1FY27) from ₹121 crore in the same quarter a year ago.
3:02 PM
Stock Market LIVE: 3 PM market update
Stock Market LIVE: As of 3:00 PM, the Nifty50 was up 13.35 points or 0.05 per cent at 24,638.00, and the Sensex rose 0.30 per cent or 235.58 points to 78,816.58.
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First Published: Aug 06 2026 | 7:58 AM IST
