Stock Market Today, August 3: Nifty Soars 1.6%, Bank Nifty Hits Fresh High as IT and Financial Stocks Lead Rally
Varda Khade
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Last Updated: 3rd August 2026 - 05:01 pm
Indian equity markets ended sharply higher, with the Nifty 50 climbing 1.60% and the Sensex gaining 0.70%, supported by strong buying in banking, IT, and diversified stocks. Grasim, TCS, InterGlobe Aviation, Infosys, and Shriram Finance led the rally, while healthcare stocks lagged. Global cues remained mixed, with European markets advancing despite weakness in parts of Asia. Meanwhile, U.S. markets closed higher in the previous session, boosting overall investor sentiment.
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Stock Market Highlights, August 3
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Domestic Indices Extend Gains: Indian benchmarks ended firmly higher, with the Nifty 50 rising 1.60% to 24,774.30 and the Sensex gaining 0.70% to 78,639.03. Banking and IT stocks led the rally, with Grasim surging 5.13%, followed by TCS, InterGlobe Aviation, Infosys, and Shriram Finance.
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Global Cues Mixed: Asian markets ended mixed, with Hang Seng gaining 0.48%, while Nikkei and Shanghai Composite closed lower. European markets traded strongly higher at mid-session, led by the DAX's 1.45% rise, followed by CAC 40 and STOXX 50, while FTSE 100 posted modest gains.
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Wall Street Recap: In the previous session, U.S. markets ended higher, with the NASDAQ gaining 1.00%, the S&P 500 advancing 0.70%, and the Dow Jones rising 0.53%. Technology stocks outperformed, supporting broader market sentiment ahead of key economic data and corporate earnings.
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Top Gainers
| Company | Gain |
| Grasim | 5.13% |
| TCS | 4.57% |
| EInterglobe Avi | 4.43% |
| Infosys | 4.42% |
| Shriram Finance | 4.16% |
Top Losers
| Company | Gain |
| Apollo Hospital | -1.53% |
| Sun Pharma | -1.36% |
| Maruti Suzuki | -0.59% |
| ONGC | -0.22% |
| Tech Mahindra | -0.14% |
Indian Market Cues
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Gift Nifty | 24,644.50 | -0.08% |
| Nifty 50 | 24,774.30 | 1.60% |
| Nifty Bank | 58,247.95 | 1.72% |
| SENSEX | 78,639.03 | 0.70% |
India VIX
| Volatility Index | Value | Change (%) |
| India VIX | 11.925 | 1.40% |
Asian Markets
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
| Nikkei | 63,754 | -094% |
| Hang Seng | 26,009 | 0.48% |
| Shanghai Composite | 4,428 | -0.57% |
European Market Mid-Session Update
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
| FTSE 100 | 10,882 | 0.14% |
| DAX | 26,000 | 1.45% |
| CAC 40 | 8,615 | 1.24% |
| STOXX 50 | 6,420 | 0.99% |
U.S. Markets Live Today
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Dow Jones | 52,485 | 0.53% |
| NASDAQ | 25,373 | 1.00% |
| S&P 500 | 7,489 | 0.70% |
*As of 15:45 IST
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