Nifty & Sensex — 05 Aug 2026
Pre-Market
Section titled “Pre-Market”Markets Data
Section titled “Markets Data”Markets are expected to trend positively today, supported by strong overnight gains in U.S. indices and declining volatility. The bias leans long, with easing yields and a weaker dollar contributing to favorable conditions. However, Brent crude's sharp decline may weigh on energy-related sectors.
| Input | Value | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| GIFT Nifty | — unavailable | — |
| S&P 500 o/n | +4.14% | +1 |
| Nasdaq o/n | +6.87% | +1 |
| US 10Y yield | 4.7 ▼ | +1 |
| DXY | 99.851 | 0 |
| FII net (prev) | +2,446.47 cr | +1 |
| DII net (prev) | -936.14 cr | −1 |
| USD/INR | 95.0675 | +1 |
| Prev close in range | top third | +1 |
| India VIX | 11.92 ▼ | — |
| Brent | $79.03 ▼ | context |
| NET BIAS | Strongly Long | +5 |
1 of 9 inputs unavailable this morning.
- Markets struggle to sustain gains, closing slightly higherThis highlights the market's inability to maintain momentum, signaling potential caution. — Moneycontrol
- Sensex and Nifty extend winning streak for third consecutive dayContinued gains suggest bullish sentiment and easing volatility could support further upward movement. — Moneycontrol
- Market rallies as volatility cools sharply, India VIX records steepest decline in yearsDeclining volatility indicates reduced market uncertainty, fostering a favorable trading environment. — Moneycontrol
- Sensex and Nifty notch third straight day of gains, Q4 earnings to drive stock-specific actionSustained gains and focus on earnings suggest investor optimism and selective opportunities. — Moneycontrol
- Nikkei surges over 3% as AI stocks and strong earnings boost sentimentGlobal market optimism, driven by AI and earnings, could influence broader investor sentiment. — ET Markets
EOD · 16:20 IST
Indian equities extended gains for a third straight session, though off intraday highs, as reduced volatility supported bullish sentiment. Financial and IT stocks showed divergent trends while the rupee strengthened. Global cues remained positive with UK markets rising on economic recovery signs. The LIC offering saw robust retail interest, indicating continued investor confidence in large-cap offerings despite selective profit-taking during the session.
| Index | Close | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 24,624.65 | +1.26% |
| Sensex | 78,581 | +0.84% |
| Bank Nifty | 57,739.95 | +1.04% |
- Markets struggle to maintain early advances, closing with modest increasesShows the session's volatility as early optimism faded by the close. — Moneycontrol
- Benchmarks extend winning streak amid declining market turbulenceHighlights sustained bullish momentum as uncertainty eases. — Moneycontrol
- Midday surge fueled by sharp drop in fear gaugePoints to improved investor sentiment driving midday recovery. — Moneycontrol
- Indices continue upward trajectory for third consecutive sessionConfirms persistent buying interest despite earnings season caution. — Moneycontrol
- Investment legend reflects on formative failuresProvides psychological perspective for traders navigating volatile markets. — ET Markets
- LIC share sale attracts strong retail participationIndicates continued public confidence in state-owned financial giant. — ET Markets
- Financial and IT stocks lead divergent sector performanceShows selective sector rotation driving index movements. — ET Markets
- Currency strengthens despite central bank inactionDemonstrates external factors outweighing domestic monetary policy. — ET Markets
- Indices pare gains but maintain key psychological levelsReveals underlying support despite profit-taking pressure. — ET Markets
- UK markets advance on positive service sector dataReflects global risk-on mood supporting domestic sentiment. — ET Markets