On October 5, 2026, the Indian stock market showed positive momentum with the SENSEX rising nearly 130 points and the NIFTY50 trading above 22,450. Several prominent companies, including Nykaa, Bajaj Finance, and Larsen & Toubro (L&T), contributed to this upward trend, supported by strong quarterly business updates and easing global crude oil prices.
- SENSEX reached an intraday high of 72,631.93, up about 1%.
- NIFTY50 peaked at 22,621.80, gaining 0.9% during the session.
- Nykaa’s parent company, FSN E-Commerce Ventures, saw its shares rise over 6% due to solid Q2 FY27 growth.
- Bajaj Finance shares surged 5% following strong loan growth and asset expansion.
- L&T secured major orders worth ₹10,000-₹15,000 crore, boosting investor confidence.
What drove the SENSEX and NIFTY50 gains on October 5, 2026?
The SENSEX and NIFTY50 indices climbed due to multiple factors. Global crude oil prices eased, which generally supports market sentiment. Investors also reacted positively to finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s remarks on the India-US trade deal, noting ongoing negotiations and a new investor-friendly bilateral investment treaty template expected to receive Cabinet approval soon.
Which stocks were the top gainers and losers during the session?
Among the top gainers were Nykaa, Bajaj Finance, L&T, Tata Motors PV, Shriram Finance, and ITC Ltd. Nykaa’s parent company, FSN E-Commerce Ventures, reported strong consolidated gross merchandise value and net revenue growth, which helped its stock rise by over 6%. Bajaj Finance showed an 11% year-on-year increase in new loans and a 26.5% jump in assets under management, pushing its shares up 5%. L&T’s stock rose as it announced securing multiple large orders for its Power Transmission & Distribution business.
On the other hand, some of the top losers included HCL Technologies, Asian Paints, Infosys, HDFC Bank, and Max Healthcare Institute. HDFC Bank’s shares fell by nearly 2.8% despite reporting a 14% growth in average advances, possibly due to leadership changes with Anup Bagchi set to become the new CEO and managing director.
How did individual companies perform in their quarterly updates?
Suryoday Small Finance Bank’s shares jumped 4.6% after reporting a 34.6% year-on-year increase in gross advances to ₹14,972 crore for Q2 FY27. The bank also improved its asset quality with gross non-performing assets dropping to 2.9%.
Nykaa’s business showed continued momentum with net sales value growth expected in the early thirties percentage range and consolidated net revenue growth in the late twenties. The company’s Beauty vertical maintained strong performance during the quarter.
Avenue Supermarts, which operates the D-Mart retail chain, reported an 18.4% rise in standalone revenue but its shares declined 6.2% during the session.
Marine Electricals India’s stock surged 9% after securing four orders totaling ₹393.52 crore, including contracts for power distribution systems and electrical works for ports and data centers.
Marico’s shares rose 4% after the company projected double-digit consolidated revenue growth, driven by strong performance across core, digital, and international portfolios.
Raymond Realty’s shares gained 6.4% following a 98% year-on-year increase in pre-sales to ₹902 crore in Q2 FY27, despite no new project launches during the quarter.
What were the notable IPO performances on October 5, 2026?
Orient Cables (India) Ltd debuted strongly on the NSE at ₹450 per share, a 65.44% premium over its issue price. The IPO was heavily subscribed, with bids exceeding shares offered by over 92 times.
In contrast, SoftBank-backed AceVector listed at an 11.5% discount from its issue price on the NSE. Runwal Enterprises Ltd debuted near its issue price, showing modest gains. German Green Steel listed at a slight premium, with its IPO subscribed nearly 29 times.
What is the outlook for the Indian stock market based on these updates?
The positive quarterly results from major companies and easing global crude prices suggest a favorable environment for the Indian stock market. However, some companies showed mixed results, indicating that investors remain selective. Ongoing trade negotiations and new investment treaties may further influence market sentiment in the near future.
