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Indian benchmark indices closed higher on May 6, 2026, supported by positive global cues, lower crude oil prices, and rupee strength. Banking, financial services, realty, auto, and pharma stocks led the market gains.
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Indian benchmark indices closed on a strong note on May 6, 2026, with both the Sensex and Nifty ending higher by over 1%. The up move was primarily driven by positive global cues, as developments around a potential US-Iran deal involving easing of transit restrictions through the Strait of Hormuz led to a decline in crude oil prices and improvement in the Indian Rupee, boosting overall sentiment.
At close, the Sensex surged by 940.73 points, or 1.22%, to settle at 77,958.52. The Nifty gained 298.15 points, or 1.24%, to close at 24,330.95.
Broader markets also ended higher. The Nifty Midcap 100 index advanced 1.76% to close at 61,326.70, while the Nifty Smallcap 100 index gained 1.93% to close at 18,534.10. Bank Nifty closed at 55,981.05, up 1,434 points, or 2.63%.
Among sectoral indices, Realty, Private Bank, Auto, Pharma, and Healthcare closed in positive territory. On the other side, FMCG and Energy were the only sectoral laggards.
In the currency and volatility space, USD/INR closed at 94.60, down 0.68, or 0.71%. India VIX declined 1.23 points, or 6.87%, to close at 16.67.
Among the top gainers, Indigo rose 6.74%. ONGC was the top loser, declining 3.12%.
Today’s market wrap was led by gains in banking, financial services, realty, auto, and pharma stocks. Broader markets also remained positive, with sustained buying interest.
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