Stock Market Today Live Updates:  The Indian stock market is trading on a strong, positive note today, with the BSE Sensex surging over 350 points to trade around 78,787.63, while the NSE Nifty 50 remains flat to slightly lower near 24,612.15 following a gap-up opening. As Indian benchmark indices showed a sharp divergence on Tuesday, August 4, as the 30-share BSE Sensex rose more than 0.60%, while the NSE Nifty 50 fell over 1% during the trading session. The contrasting performance of the country’s two key equity benchmarks surprised investors and sparked questions over the unusual market movement.
India Stock Market Performance (August 5, 2026): NSE Nifty Opens Down While BSE Sensex Opened Higher
The Indian stock market traded on a mixed but positive note on August 5, 2026, as investors assessed market momentum following the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) monetary policy announcement. After opening with strong gains, the BSE Sensex was up 0.28% at 78,652.68, while the NSE Nifty 50 remained largely unchanged, hovering around 24,615.70 during the session.
| Index | Price | Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIFTY 50 | 24,593.75 | -21.15 | -0.09% |
| SENSEX | 78,703.30 | +274.35 | +0.35% |
| NIFTY BANK | 57,768.90 | -138.30 | -0.24% |
| NIFTY IT | 31,432.80 | -21.35 | -0.07% |
| NIFTY Auto | 29,378.15 | +336.85 | +1.16% |
NIFTY 50 Index Today
- Open Price: 24,669.20
- Daily High: 24,677.60
- Daily Low: 24,571.75
- Previous Close: 24,614.90Â
SENSEX Index Today
- Opening Price: 79,055.38
- Day’s High: 79,055.38
- Day’s Low: 78,609.84
- Previous Close: 78,428.95
NIFTY 500 Index Today
The NIFTY 500 Index is trading at 23,717.10 as of 10:39 AM IST on August 5, 2026, representing an intraday gain of +0.11% (+26.95 points) from its previous close of 23,690.15.
- Open Price: 23,779.35
- Daily High: 23,782.70
- Daily Low: 23,694.55
- 52-Week Range: 20,385.65 – 24,144.20
Bank NIFTY Index Today
The Nifty Bank Index is trading today at ₹57,907.20, marking a decline of 0.58% (down 340.75 points) from its previous close of ₹58,247.95
- Opening Price: 57,810.05
- Intraday High: ₹58,068.95
- Intraday Low: ₹57,352.65
- 52-Week High: ₹61,764.85
- 52-Week Low: ₹49,954.85Â
What is Happening in the Indian Stock Market Today?
The Indian stock market opened sharply higher on August 5, 2026, supported by strong global market cues and a steep decline in international crude oil prices. The BSE Sensex jumped more than 626 points to open at 79,055.38, while the NSE Nifty 50 began the session at 24,669.20. Investor sentiment remained upbeat ahead of the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) crucial Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decision due later in the day.
What Indian Investors Should Know Today
Indian investors are closely tracking three key developments today, the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) decision to keep interest rates unchanged, a sharp decline in global crude oil prices, and the rollout of the new Closing Auction Session (CAS) mechanism.
The Indian stock market staged a strong recovery on Wednesday, with the BSE Sensex climbing more than 620 points to around 79,055, while the NSE Nifty 50 advanced to nearly 24,670. The rally was supported by robust gains in global technology stocks, easing geopolitical tensions in West Asia, and Brent crude falling below $80 per barrel, boosting investor sentiment. Meanwhile, the National Stock Exchange’s newly introduced Closing Auction Session (CAS) has begun influencing end-of-day price discovery and short-term trading patterns.
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