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Sensex gains over 300 points as Nifty tops 22,600

2026-10-06 · 2 sources · Economic Times Markets

In short

Indian shares rose for a second day, with Sensex up more than 300 points and Nifty above 22,600. Trent jumped nearly 9% after a strong business update, and banks and NTPC also gained.

The move helped market sentiment, but traders are still watching foreign selling, high bond yields, oil prices and possible RBI rate hikes. The exact size of the overall market impact is not stated.

What the reporting says

Indian equities extended gains for a second session, with Sensex rising over 300 points and Nifty moving above 22,600, according to publisher-supplied market summaries. The move was linked to improved investor sentiment, Trent’s nearly 9% surge after a strong business update, and gains in banks and NTPC. Analysts still flagged FII selling, elevated bond yields, crude uncertainty and possible RBI hikes as limits to further upside.

Why it matters

Indian equities moved higher for a second straight session, with Sensex and Nifty adding modest gains on improved sentiment. The reported drivers were Trent’s nearly 9% rise after a business update, plus strength in banks and NTPC. The same summaries warned that continued FII selling, higher bond yields, crude price uncertainty and possible RBI rate hikes could cap further gains. The exact market breadth and final close were not stated.

Touches: Trent, NTPC, Markets, Companies, Global, Banking

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