Markets climb in early trade on falling crude oil prices; RBI monetary policy decision awaited
Indian stock markets, including the Sensex and Nifty, saw gains in early trading due to lower crude oil prices and increased foreign institutional investment. Market participants remain focused on the Reserve Bank of India's upcoming monetary policy announcement.
Why it matters
Market performance and foreign investment trends are key barometers for the health of the Indian economy.
Stock market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty climbed in early trade on Wednesday (August 5, 2026) following a decline in crude oil prices and foreign fund inflows.
The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 397.59 points to 78,826.54 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty went up by 62.7 points to 24,677.60.
From the Sensex pack, InterGlobe Aviation, Mahindra & Mahindra, Trent, NTPC, Larsen & Toubro and Bajaj Finserv were among the major winners.
Sun Pharma, Tata Consultancy Services, Titan and Bharat Electronics were among the laggards.
Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, traded 1.16% lower at $78.44 per barrel.
Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) bought equities worth ₹2,446.47 crore on Tuesday, according to exchange data.
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