Sensex today | Stock Market Highlights: Sensex rises 152 points, Nifty ends above 24,620 after RBI keeps repo rate unchanged
Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices Highlights: Indian benchmark indices ended higher after the RBI retained the repo rate and improved its FY27 growth outlook while lowering inflation projections. Gains in auto, realty and metal stocks offset concerns over rising crude oil prices and geopolitical tensions.
On August 5, 2026, the Indian stock market saw a slight increase as the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) decided to maintain the repo rate at 5.25 percent. The Sensex rose by 152.05 points, closing at 78,581, while the Nifty 50 climbed 9.75 points, ending at 24,624.65. Despite this, crude oil prices rose due to tensions in West Asia.
Real estate and auto stocks were among the top gainers, driven by expectations of higher festive-season demand and favorable financing conditions. Metals also benefited from optimism about stronger domestic growth. The RBI also raised its FY27 GDP growth forecast to 6.7 percent and lowered the inflation projection for the year to 5 percent.
Analysts believe the RBI's policy stance has reinforced confidence in India's economic resilience despite global uncertainties.
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