Sensex today | Stock Market Live: Rate sensitive stocks in focus ahead of RBI's monetary policy decision
Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: Stocks from rate sensitive sectors such as banking, realty, NBFCs (especially HFCs) and auto stocks are likely to remain in focus on Wednesday as RBI is scheduled to announce the monetary policy decision, with investors closely tracking the repo rate decision, monetary policy stance, inflation and GDP growth forecasts, and the governor’s commentary on global…
On August 5th, 2026, the Sensex and Nifty 50 experienced fluctuations as market participants closely monitored rate-sensitive stocks in anticipation of the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) monetary policy decision. The Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) reported a 7.7% year-on-year increase in its monthly traded volume of 13,527 MUs, with renewable energy certificates (RECs) trading at 7.11 lakh units, although REC volumes decreased by 56.3% year-on-year.
Meanwhile, India's energy consumption rose by 10.9% YoY, contributing to a 42.5% year-on-year increase in buy bids and a 19.3% YoY hike in the average market clearing price.
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- Rupee jumps 39 paise to 94.89 against US dollar ahead of RBI monetary policy decision thehindubusinessline.com
