The Indian stock market witnessed a strong rally on Monday, August 3, 2026, with the NIFTY 50 closing at 24,774.30, up 390.70 points or 1.60%. Broad-based buying across sectors supported the market, while heavyweight IT and financial stocks contributed significantly to the benchmark's gains.
Investor sentiment remained positive throughout the session, helping the index maintain its upward momentum. The rally also reflected renewed interest in large-cap stocks, leading to strong participation across the market.
The benchmark index opened on a firm note and extended gains through the trading session. Buying interest was visible across information technology, financial services and diversified sectors, driving the market higher.
Strong performances from major constituents such as Tata Consultancy Services, Infosys and Grasim Industries helped sustain the rally. The positive breadth across sectors allowed the index to register one of its strongest single-day gains in recent sessions.
| Company Name | LTP | Change (₹) | % Change | Volume (Lakhs) | Value (₹ Crores) |
| Grasim Industries | 3,260.00 | 159.20 | 5.13 | 3.94 | 124.03 |
| Tata Consultancy Services | 2,473.70 | 108.10 | 4.57 | 30.37 | 737.78 |
| IndiGo (InterGlobe Aviation) | 5,400.00 | 229.00 | 4.43 | 9.91 | 530.79 |
| Infosys | 1,180.00 | 49.90 | 4.42 | 85.82 | 996.30 |
| Shriram Finance | 1,090.20 | 43.50 | 4.16 | 70.48 | 761.42 |
| Company Name | LTP | Change (₹) | % Change | Volume (Lakhs) | Value (₹ Crores) |
| Apollo Hospitals | 8,820.00 | -137.00 | -1.53 | 2.51 | 222.58 |
| Sun Pharma | 1,963.50 | -27.00 | -1.36 | 39.72 | 776.65 |
| Maruti Suzuki | 14,150.00 | -84.00 | -0.59 | 9.61 | 1,356.68 |
| ONGC | 242.00 | -0.53 | -0.22 | 82.78 | 199.72 |
| Tech Mahindra | 1,649.00 | -2.30 | -0.14 | 41.54 | 683.56 |
Information technology stocks emerged as the strongest performers, led by gains in Tata Consultancy Services and Infosys. Financial stocks also witnessed robust buying, with Shriram Finance contributing significantly to the rally.
Aviation stocks remained in focus as IndiGo posted strong gains. On the other hand, pharmaceutical stocks faced mild profit booking, while select healthcare and energy stocks underperformed despite the broader market strength.
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The NIFTY 50 ended sharply higher on August 3, 2026, supported by strong buying in IT, financial and aviation stocks. Grasim Industries, Tata Consultancy Services and Infosys were among the key contributors to the rally.
However, Apollo Hospitals and Sun Pharma witnessed mild selling pressure, limiting gains in the healthcare segment. Overall, the session reflected strong investor confidence and broad-based participation across major sectors.
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Published on: Aug 3, 2026, 4:00 PM IST
Akshay Shivalkar
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