Sensex Nifty Updates May 6: Markets End with Strong Gains Led by Banking and Aviation Stocks; Nifty Bank Jumps Over 2.5%

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Last Updated: 6th May 2026 - 04:39 pm

Indian markets rallied strongly with the Sensex and Nifty gaining over 1% each, supported by sharp buying in banking, aviation, and consumer stocks. Nifty Bank outperformed with a 2.63% jump, while InterGlobe Aviation and Shriram Finance led the gainers. Global sentiment remained positive as Asian and European markets traded higher. Meanwhile, U.S. markets closed firmly in the green in the previous session, driven by continued strength in technology stocks and improving investor confidence.

Stock Market Highlights, May 6

  • Domestic Indices Rally Sharply: Indian benchmarks ended firmly higher, with the Sensex gaining 1.22% to 76,958.38 and the Nifty 50 advancing 1.24% to 24,330.95. Banking stocks led the rally as Nifty Bank surged 2.63%, while InterGlobe Aviation and Shriram Finance emerged among top gainers.

  • Global Cues Stay Positive: Asian markets closed higher, led by gains in Hang Seng and Shanghai Composite, while Japan’s Nikkei posted moderate advances. European indices traded strongly in positive territory mid-session, with DAX and STOXX 50 rising over 1.8%, reflecting strong global risk appetite.

  • Wall Street Recap: In the previous session, U.S. markets ended higher, with the NASDAQ climbing 1.03%, the S&P 500 gaining 0.81%, and the Dow Jones advancing 0.73%. Investor sentiment remained upbeat amid continued strength in technology shares and improving global market momentum.

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Top Gainers

Company Gain
Interglobe Avi 6.65%
TMPV 5.29%
Shriram Finance 4.12%
Trent 3.73%
Asian Paints 3.66%

Top Losers

Company Gain
ONGC -3.16%
Reliance -1.76%
Larsen -1.13%
Power Grid Corp -1.10%
NTPC -0.95%

Indian Market Cues

Index Value Change (%)
Gift Nifty 24,430.50 0.95%
Nifty 50 24,330.95 1.24%
Nifty Bank 55,981.75 2.63%
SENSEX 76,958.38 1.22%

India VIX

Volatility Index Value Change (%)
India VIX 16.6775 -6.88%

Asian Markets 

Index Value Change (%)
Nikkei 59,313 0.38%
Hang Seng 26,213 1.22%
Shanghai Composite 4,771 1.17%

European Market Mid-Session Update

Index Value Change (%)
FTSE 100 10,328 1.07%
DAX 24,401 1.81%
CAC 40 8,062 1.08%
STOXX 50 5,869 1.84%

U.S. Markets Live Today

Index Value Change (%)
Dow Jones 49,298.25 0.73%
NASDAQ 25,326.13 1.03%
S&P 500 7,259.22 0.81%


*As of 15:45 IST

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