Archive · 4 Sep 2026
Indian Stocks Rise, Sensex Gains 512 Points, Nifty Above 23,900
Indian stock markets started Friday on a positive note.
The Sensex climbed more than 500 points in early trading.
The Nifty stayed above 23,900.
IT companies were among the biggest gainers.
The market’s VIX measure went down.
The Nifty Bank also edged higher.
Financial services stocks gained 0.41%.
Investors were watching major stocks such as HDFC Bank after markets ended lower the day before.
The Sensex rose 512.12 points, or 0.67%, to 76,664.98 at 9:20 am.
The Nifty gained 53.15 points, or 0.22%, to trade at 23,926.60.
IT stocks led early gains, while the VIX declined.
The Nifty Bank was marginally higher at 57,429.60.
The Nifty Financial Services index gained 0.41% after domestic equities fell in the previous session.
- Who
- India’s domestic equity markets, including the Sensex, Nifty and sectoral indices.
- What
- Indian shares opened higher, with the Sensex up 512.12 points and the Nifty above 23,900.
- When
- Friday, September 4, 2026; figures were reported at 9:20 am IST and updated at 9:35 am IST.
- Where
- The Indian stock market, including the NSE and BSE.
- Why
- IT stocks led gains and the VIX fell; the article gives no further explanation for the rise.
- Sensex level
- 76,664.98 at 9:20 am
- Sensex change
- Up 512.12 points, or 0.67%
- Nifty level
- 23,926.60
- Nifty change
- Up 53.15 points, or 0.22%
- Nifty Bank
- 57,429.60, marginally higher
- Nifty Financial Services
- Up 0.41%
- Market context
- Domestic equities ended lower in the previous session