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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.
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Stock Market Highlights, February 6
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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