The Sensex closed at 72,382.47 on Monday, October 5, 2026, up 472.77 points or 0.66 percent, while the Nifty 50 ended at 22,555.75, gaining 133.80 points or 0.60 percent. Both benchmarks snapped a four-day losing streak, according to Business Standard’s market close report.
The recovery was supported by softer-than-expected US jobs data and moderating crude oil prices, which eased concerns about further US Federal Reserve tightening, the report said. Kotak Neo also noted that the rupee gained during the session.
Which Stocks and Sectors Drove the Sensex Rally?
ITC led Sensex gainers with a 4.5 percent rise after Citi upgraded the stock to “Buy”. Eternal, Airtel, Bajaj Finance and Adani Ports also gained, while HCL Tech, HDFC Bank and Infosys declined. The Nifty FMCG index was the strongest sector, up 1.8 percent, while Nifty Pharma slipped 0.74 percent.
How Did Broader Markets Perform?
The Nifty MidCap index rose 0.67 percent and the Nifty SmallCap index gained 0.47 percent, indicating that the rebound was broad-based rather than limited to large caps.
Market and Trade Reaction
Analysts cited 22,350 on the Nifty and 71,800 on the Sensex as key support levels for traders, with resistance on the Nifty seen at 22,700-22,800. These are analyst views reported by Business Standard, not forecasts by Industrial Front.
What Happens Next?
Investors will watch the Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee meeting, which runs from October 5 to 7, with the repo rate currently at 5.25 percent. Crude oil prices and the rupee remain the key variables for market direction.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where did the Sensex close on October 5, 2026?
The Sensex closed at 72,382.47, up 472.77 points or 0.66 percent.
Where did the Nifty close on October 5, 2026?
The Nifty 50 closed at 22,555.75, up 133.80 points or 0.60 percent.
Why did Indian markets rise on Monday?
Softer US jobs data and easing crude oil prices reduced worries about further Fed tightening, and ITC rallied after a Citi upgrade.
Sources: Business Standard and Kotak Neo market close reports, October 5, 2026; BusinessToday MPC preview, October 5, 2026. This is not investment advice.
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