Sensex Nifty Updates February 6: Sensex Rises Over 250 Points, Nifty Holds Above 25,690 on FMCG Strength

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Last Updated: 6th February 2026 - 04:34 pm

Indian equity markets closed on a positive note on Friday, supported by gains in FMCG and select banking stocks. The Sensex rose 0.32% to end at 83,580.40, while the Nifty 50 added 0.20% to 25,693.70. ITC outperformed with strong buying interest, even as IT and auto stocks faced pressure. Broader sentiment remained stable, with India VIX easing, indicating reduced near-term volatility.

Stock Market Highlights, February 6

  • Domestic Indices Edge Higher: Indian equity benchmarks closed with modest gains, supported by FMCG and banking stocks. The Sensex rose 0.32% to 83,580.40, while the Nifty 50 added 0.20% to 25,693.70. ITC led gainers with a 5.06% jump, followed by Kotak Mahindra Bank and HUL.

  • Global Cues Remain Mixed: Asian markets showed a mixed trend, with Japan’s Nikkei gaining 0.81%, while Hong Kong’s Hang Seng slipped 1.21% and Shanghai Composite eased 0.23%. European markets were mixed at mid-session; the DAX and STOXX 50 traded higher, while CAC 40 edged lower.

  • Wall Street Recap: In the previous session, U.S. markets closed sharply lower amid profit booking. The Dow Jones declined 1.20%, the NASDAQ fell 1.59%, and the S&P 500 dropped 1.23%, weighing on global risk sentiment despite lower volatility levels.

Stay informed with our in-depth look at what’s driving the stock market tomorrow.

Top Gainers

Company Gain
ITC 5.06%
Kotak Mahindra 3.33%
HUL 2.96%
Bharti Airtel 2.31%
Bajaj Finance 1.76%

Top Losers

Company Loss
HDFC Life -2.39%
TCS -1.67%
Tech Mahindra     -1.60%
Bajaj Auto -1.33%
Asian Paints -1.27%

Indian Market Cues

Index Value Change (%)
Gift Nifty 25,709.50 0.24%
Nifty 50 25,693.70 0.20%
Nifty Bank 60,120.55 0.095%
SENSEX 83,580.40 0.32%

India VIX

Volatility Index Value Change (%)
India VIX 11.94 -1.89%

Asian Markets 

Index Value Change (%)
Nikkei 54,253 0.81%
Hang Seng 26,559 -1.21%
Shanghai Composite 4,662 -0.23%

European Market Mid-Session Update

Index Value Change (%)
FTSE 100 10,313 0.041%
DAX 24,547 0.24%
CAC 40 8,230 -0.098%
STOXX 50 5,944 0.33%

U.S. Markets Live Today

Index Value Change (%)
Dow Jones 48,908.72 -1.20%
NASDAQ 22,540.59 -1.59%
S&P 500 6,798.40 -1.23%


*As of 15:45 IST

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