The Indian stock market ended Monday’s session on May 4, 2026, with moderate gains after a volatile day of trade. The NIFTY 50 settled at 24,119.30, up 121.75 points or 0.51%, after gaining momentum in the first half of the session.
However, profit booking at higher levels restricted the upside as the day progressed. While stocks from ports, energy and financial services sectors supported the index, selling pressure in banking and telecom names limited further gains.
The benchmark index opened on a muted note but gradually moved higher during early trade on steady buying interest. Optimism was visible in select heavyweight stocks, helping the index remain in positive territory.
As the session advanced, investors appeared cautious and booked profits at elevated levels. This shift in sentiment resulted in a narrower close despite the index managing to hold on to its gains.
| Company Name | LTP | Change (₹) | % Change | Volume (Lakhs) | Value (₹ Crores) |
| Adani Ports | 1,747.00 | 89.70 | 5.41 | 71.71 | 1,236.36 |
| Eicher Motors | 7,330.00 | 221.00 | 3.11 | 6.84 | 496.30 |
| Jio Financial Services | 253.70 | 7.33 | 2.98 | 178.29 | 447.93 |
| Adani Enterprises | 2,473.00 | 64.60 | 2.68 | 60.40 | 1,489.18 |
| Reliance Industries | 1,467.20 | 36.40 | 2.54 | 240.36 | 3,494.77 |
| Company Name | LTP | Change (₹) | % Change | Volume (Lakhs) | Value (₹ Crores) |
| Kotak Mahindra Bank | 371.10 | -12.20 | -3.18 | 744.67 | 2,776.37 |
| Bharti Airtel | 1,828.00 | -58.80 | -3.12 | 107.08 | 1,979.70 |
| Dr Reddy’s | 1,288.40 | -34.50 | -2.61 | 22.86 | 295.51 |
| ONGC | 292.90 | -6.65 | -2.22 | 154.68 | 454.80 |
| Tata Consultancy Services | 2,430.00 | -43.90 | -1.77 | 26.32 | 643.38 |
Port and infrastructure stocks outperformed, led by strong gains in Adani Ports and Adani Enterprises. Energy stocks such as Reliance Industries also contributed positively to the index.
In contrast, banking stocks underperformed, with Kotak Mahindra Bank witnessing sharp selling pressure. Telecom and IT names also edged lower, reflecting cautious sentiment amid profit booking.
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The NIFTY 50 ended May 4, 2026, on a positive note despite intraday volatility and profit booking at higher levels. Adani Ports and Eicher Motors led the gains, supporting the index during early trade.
However, losses in Kotak Mahindra Bank and Bharti Airtel curtailed the overall upside. The session highlighted a mixed market tone, with selective buying offset by cautious selling across sensitive sectors.
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Published on: May 4, 2026, 4:10 PM IST
Akshay Shivalkar
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