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Markets Snap 4-Day Losing Streak; Nifty Reclaims 22,500 and Sensex Surges 473 Points
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Moneycontrol•05-10-2026, 16:14
Markets Snap 4-Day Losing Streak; Nifty Reclaims 22,500 and Sensex Surges 473 Points
- •Indian equity benchmarks recovered sharply on October 5, ending a four-day losing streak aided by lower crude prices and buying across major sectors except pharma.
- •Sensex closed 472.77 points higher at 72,382.47, while the Nifty gained 133.80 points to settle above the 22,500 mark at 22,555.75.
- •Broader market indices mirrored the benchmark momentum, with both Nifty Midcap and Smallcap indices adding 0.5 percent each.
- •Major gainers included Tata Motors, ITC, and Bajaj Finance, whereas HCL Technologies and HDFC Bank faced selling pressure.
- •Market experts note that while the relief rally is encouraging after a prolonged correction, the broader near-term trend remains cautious with key resistance overhead.
Key Questions Answered
Indian equity indices snapped their four-day losing streak on October 5, 2026, with the Sensex closing up 472.77 points at 72,382.47 and the Nifty ending up 133.80 points above the 22,500 mark at 22,555.75.
The market recovery was supported by falling crude oil prices with Brent hovering around $102 a barrel, softer-than-expected US jobs data reducing aggressive tightening expectations, and widespread buying across sectors except pharma and healthcare.
Raymond Realty shares gained 6% following strong Q2 performance, HDFC Bank shed 2% after RBI approved Anup Bagchi's appointment as MD and CEO, and DLF rose nearly 1.4% after completely selling out its Gurugram luxury residential project.
