Sensex Rises Over 500 Points on August 3, 2026, Extending Winning Streak to Four Sessions

Written by: Rakesh DeshmukhUpdated on: 5 Aug 2026, 12:46 am IST

Broad-based buying across sectors, led by IT and financial stocks, along with favourable global cues, lifted the Sensex higher.

The BSE Sensex extended its winning streak for the fourth consecutive session on Monday, August 3, 2026, rising 544.39 points (0.70%) to close at 78,639.03. Broad-based buying in information technology and financial stocks, along with positive earnings reactions and easing crude oil prices, supported market sentiment.

The benchmark index opened at 78,883.34, touched an intraday high of 78,895.10, and a low of 78,497.34, before ending the session higher than its previous close of 78,094.64.

Why Did the Sensex Rise on August 3, 2026?

Several factors contributed to the market rally:

IT and financial stocks were the biggest contributors to the gains.

Lower crude oil prices improved sentiment, benefiting sectors such as aviation.

Positive Q1 FY27 earnings and management commentary boosted several stocks.

Strong July business updates supported select companies.

A rebound in foreign institutional investor (FII) inflows and a stronger rupee also aided market sentiment.

Top 5 Sensex Gainers on August 3, 2026

The following stocks led the gains in the Sensex:

Company	Closing Price (₹)	Change
IndiGo	5,389.00	+4.22%
Tata Consultancy Services	2,450.00	+3.57%
Infosys	1,170.00	+3.54%
Eternal	310.00	+2.53%
ITC	286.30	+1.90%

Top 5 Sensex Losers on August 3, 2026

Despite the broader rally, a few stocks ended lower.

Company	Closing Price (₹)	Change
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries	1,950.00	-1.98%
Bharti Airtel	1,951.00	-1.02%
Maruti Suzuki India	14,104.00	-0.95%
Tata Steel	189.10	-0.37%
Mahindra & Mahindra	3,385.50	-0.32%

Sector and Stock Highlights

Quarterly earnings remained a key driver of stock-specific movements during the session. APL Apollo Tubes and Divi's Laboratories gained around 7% after reporting strong Q1 FY27 performance, while ABB India and Shree Cement also advanced following healthy business updates and management commentary.

On the other hand, Muthoot Finance declined after reporting weaker-than-expected quarterly earnings, while Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) came under pressure following regulatory developments.

Conclusion

The Sensex closed 544 points higher on August 3, 2026, marking its fourth consecutive day of gains. Buying in IT and financial stocks, positive corporate earnings, easing crude oil prices and improved foreign investment sentiment helped lift the benchmark index, while stock-specific earnings and regulatory developments continued to influence individual counters.

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Published on: Aug 3, 2026, 5:32 PM IST

Rakesh Deshmukh

Rakesh Deshmukh is a financial content specialist with around 3 years of experience writing impactful content across equities, mutual funds, IPOs, and personal finance. At Angel One, he decodes real-time market trends and breaking news, helping investors and traders stay updated. He also helps investors make informed decisions by simplifying market fundamentals and technical analysis. He holds a bachelor’s degree in commerce.

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