# Sensex Gains Over 200 Points as Markets Close Higher

2026-08-06T10:47:25+00:00 | Business & Economy | Indian Opinion Desk

Corroboration: 4 independent outlets

Indian equity benchmarks ended higher on Thursday, with the Sensex rising over 200 points to above 78,785 and the Nifty gaining more than 11 points to close at 24,636, according to ABP Live. Reliance Industries and State Bank of India led gains, while some banking, pharmaceutical and infrastructure stocks declined. Foreign institutional investors remained net sellers, offloading ₹943.42 crore on Wednesday. Lower Brent crude prices and the Reserve Bank of India’s unchanged policy rate supported sentiment. The RBI retained its repo rate at 5.25% and neutral stance, raised its current-year growth forecast to 6.7% and lowered its inflation projection to 5%. Markets continued adjusting to the new Closing Auction Session mechanism introduced on Monday.

## Coverage

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- timesofindia.indiatimes.com <https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/top-stock-recommendations-for-august-06-2026-ambuja-cements-asahi-india-glass-pfizer-best-stocks-to-buy-today/articleshow/132979582.cms>

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