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Sensex, Nifty end mixed amid RBI policy, Middle East watch
Imagine a big scoreboard for companies called the stock market.
In India, the two biggest scoreboards are the Sensex and the Nifty 50.
On Wednesday, August 5, both scoreboards moved just a tiny bit, which people call a muted day.
That happened because the Reserve Bank of India, the bank that takes care of India's money, decided to keep the interest rate the same.
On Thursday, the market also moved only a little because investors were waiting to see if there would be peace in the Middle East.
Many companies shared their report cards, showing how much money they made.
LIC, a big insurance company, earned much more than last year, and companies like Trent and Britannia also did well.
Ola Electric said it wants to work with Axis Energy to build huge batteries that can store power, up to 20 GWh by 2032.
Some companies like Dabur and Alkem Labs received warnings from the US Food and Drug Administration about their factories.
Investors are watching closely to see what happens next.
Sensex gained 152 points (0.19%) to 78,581 and Nifty 50 rose 10 points (0.04%) to 24,624.65 on Wednesday, August 5, after the RBI left the repo rate unchanged.
On Thursday, August 6, Nifty 50 edged up 0.05% to 24,636 and Sensex gained 0.26% to 78,785 as investors awaited clarity on a potential Middle East peace agreement.
LIC reported a 23% YoY rise in standalone net profit to ₹13,492 crore, while Trent posted a 21% increase in consolidated net profit to ₹519 crore for Q1 FY27.
Apollo Tyres' net profit jumped to ₹348.9 crore, Britannia rose 13.6% to ₹591.4 crore, and Shipping Corporation of India reported ₹619 crore in Q1 FY27.
Ola Electric signed an MoU with Axis Energy for up to 20 GWh of battery storage by 2032; US FDA issued a warning letter to Dabur and a Form 483 to Alkem Labs.
Cipla and Rocket India announced ₹300 crore investments in Karnataka, while Blackstone showed interest in the state's data centres, renewable energy and fibre-optic infrastructure.
- Who
- Indian benchmark indices (Sensex and Nifty 50), the Reserve Bank of India, and listed companies including LIC, Trent, Apollo Tyres, Britannia, TVS Motor, Ola Electric, Cipla, Dabur, Alkem Labs and others.
- What
- Benchmark equity indices ended muted after the RBI kept the repo rate unchanged, while several companies reported Q1 results, announced deals and faced regulatory actions.
- Where
- Indian stock markets.
- When
- Wednesday, August 5, and Thursday, August 6, 2026.
- Why
- The RBI held the repo rate steady, citing India's economic resilience despite higher Q1 FY27 CPI inflation and global uncertainty, while Middle East developments kept investors cautious.
Key facts
- Sensex close (Aug 5)
- 78,581, up 152 points (0.19%)
- Nifty 50 close (Aug 5)
- 24,624.65, up 10 points (0.04%)
- Sensex close (Aug 6)
- 78,785, up 0.26%
- Nifty 50 close (Aug 6)
- 24,636, up 0.05%
- RBI action
- Repo rate left unchanged
- LIC Q1 FY27 net profit
- ₹13,492 crore, up 23% YoY
- Trent Q1 FY27 net profit
- ₹519 crore, up 21% YoY; revenue ₹5,755 crore
- Ola Electric MoU
- Up to 20 GWh battery energy storage with Axis Energy by 2032
Quotes
Ponmudi R
CEO of Enrich Money
“Indian equity markets are expected to open on a cautious note as developments in the Middle East continue to shape global risk sentiment. GIFT Nifty futures are trading around 24,648 in early trade, marginally above the Nifty's previous close of 24,636, pointing to a largely flat start for domestic equities.”
livemint.com
“"Indian equity markets are expected to trade with a constructive bias, though investors are likely to remain selective as mixed global cues temper optimism over progress toward a Middle East agreement."”
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