Stock Market Today Live Updates: Sensex Gains 100 Points, Nifty Above 22,400; Consumer Durables, Banks Lead Gains

Gold prices fell nearly 1 per cent to Rs 1.49 lakh per 10 grams in futures trade on Monday as a stronger US dollar kept a lid on bullion's recovery. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), the yellow metal for December delivery fell Rs 1,020, or nearly 1 per cent, to Rs 1,49,370 per 10 grams.

Gold had shed Rs 2,887, or 2 per cent, in a holiday-shortened last week, to end at Rs 1.5 lakh per 10 grams. Domestic commodity markets were closed on Friday on account of Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti. "Gold prices have remained in a consolidating phase as a stronger US dollar and elevated bond yields continue to limit upside momentum," said Kaveri More, Commodity Technical Analyst at Choice Broking.

The dollar index was hovering near an 18-month high of 102.37, keeping pressure on bullion, she added. In global markets, Comex gold futures for December delivery traded marginally higher at USD 4,163.50 per ounce in New York.

Gold is holding above USD 4,150 per ounce in overseas trade after briefly crossing USD 4,200 on Friday, supported by a weak US jobs report that cut October rate hike expectations by the Federal Reserve to below 20 per cent, said Akshat Siddhant, Lead Quant Analyst at investment platform Mudrex.

However, investors are still pricing a nearly 70% chance of a December hike, he said. Last week, gold in the international markets fell $158.9, or 3.7 per cent, to close at $4,162.3 per ounce, while silver dropped $4.38, or 6.7 per cent, to $60.41 per ounce.

According to Manav Modi, Commodities Analyst at Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd, bullion's recovery remains constrained by elevated US Treasury yields, with the 10-year yield holding around 5.2 per cent amid persistent inflation, fiscal concerns and heavy government borrowing.

"Gold therefore remains caught between cooling labour conditions and persistent yield and dollar pressures," Modi said. Analysts said investors closely tracking the Services PMI data from major economies, US trade figures and mid-month consumer sentiment data due later in the week will also provide cues, while the unresolved US-Iran situation could add another layer of volatility in precious metals.

The country's largest airline IndiGo on Monday announced a hike in fuel surcharge for domestic and international flights in the wake of rising jet fuel prices. The revised charges will be effective from October 6 and will push airfares higher.

The quantum of hike ranges from Rs 100 to Rs 350 for domestic flights depending on distance. The hike in surcharge has also been effected for international flights, the airline said in a statement.

IndiGo said the continuous rise in fuel prices, with the latest month-on-month increase exceeding 14 per cent, has taken ATF costs to levels that are amongst the highest in the last decade.

"Given that Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) makes up a significant share of airlines' operating costs, this rise is expected to impact airlines' cost structures and network economics, including those of IndiGo," the statement said.

In view of the situation, the airline said it has marginally re-calibrated its fuel charges across its domestic as well as international flights.

Japan's Nikkei share average posted a three-month closing high on Monday, driven by AI-related stocks after Wall Street's gains at the end of last week. The Nikkei rose 2.4% to 69,946.4, its highest close since July 1. The broader Topix rose 1.33% to 4,145.22. Australian shares closed slightly higher on Monday, with a rally in biopharmaceutical giant CSL boosting healthcare stocks in thin holiday trade. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index closed 0.1% higher at 8,686.40 points, after rising as much as 0.6% earlier in the session.

Market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded in early trade on Monday, following a decline in crude oil prices and easing concerns over further Federal Reserve tightening at its October meeting. The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 413 points to 72,315 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty climbed 131.55 points to 22,554.20.

Later in the trade, the BSE benchmark surged 705.70 points to 72,594.57, and the Nifty jumped 187.30 points to 22,605.10.

From the 30 Sensex firms, Bajaj Finance, ITC, Bajaj Finserv, Larsen & Toubro, Axis Bank and State Bank of India were among the winners. Bharat Electronics, Sun Pharma, Infosys and Asian Paints were among the laggards.

Shares of Orient Cables (India) Ltd got listed with a premium of nearly 65 per cent against the issue price of Rs 272 on Monday.

The company's stock started trading at Rs 448.10, rising sharply by 64.74 per cent from the issue price on the BSE.

At the NSE, it listed at Rs 450, a premium of 65.44 per cent.

The company's market valuation was Rs 4,589.54 crore.

The initial share sale of Orient Cables India received 92.27 times subscription on the last day of bidding on Tuesday.

The Rs 552-crore IPO had a price band of Rs 258-272 per share.

Asian shares advanced Monday at the start of a busy week for US economic updates. Investors have been encouraged by easing worries over inflation, which reduces the likelihood of another rate hike by the Federal Reserve.

Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 jumped 2.5 per cent in morning trading to 70,037.61. It was the benchmark's first foray above 70,000 points in three months. Australia's S&P/ASX 200 edged up 0.1% to 8,691.90. Hong Kong's Hang Seng was unchanged at 23,971.55.

Trading was closed in Shanghai and South Korea for national holidays. Interest in shares related to artificial intelligence drew buying interest. In Japan, Tokyo Electron gained 5.5 per cent and technology investment giant SoftBank Group's shares gained 3.3 per cent. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., or TSMC, climbed 2.6 per cent.

The overall market breadth turns sharply positive, with NSE seeing 2,065 advances against 821 declines, while 126 stocks remain unchanged. Among the sectors, Nifty PSU Bank index gains more than 2% to lead gains, while Nifty Metal and Nifty Realty rise more than 1% each. However, Nifty Pharma, Nifty Healthcare and few other indices slip into the red.
 

Sensex jumps 413 points to 72,315 in early trade; Nifty climbs 131.55 points to 22,554.20. Anand James, Chief Market Strategist, Geojit Investments Ltd. said on Nifty's technical outlook: "We are now in the close vicinity of a horizontal support region that is formed by 21743 and 22182, the reaction lows of 2025 as well as 2026 respectively, both seen in April months. This support region having helped reverse major downtrends in the last two occasions, encourages us to expect the same now. Alternatively, the break of this region would mark the end of the uptrend that has been on since Covid-19 and could expose 19000 and 16700, the 38 and 50% retracements respectively from covid low."

HDFC Bank, the largest private sector lender in India, reported its provisional business metrics for the second quarter of FY27, with a strong growth in advances and deposits. The bank's gross advances in the September quarter grew 16.3% to approximately Rs 32,19,500 crore from Rs 27,69,200 crore as of September 30, 2025.

Average advances under management, which are advances grossing up for inter-bank participation certificates, bills rediscounted and securitisation / assignment, were Rs 31,87,200 crore for the September 2026 quarter, a growth of around 14.0% over Rs 27,94,600 crore for the corresponding September 2025 period.

Crude oil prices rose on Monday after Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis said they launched ballistic missiles and drones at Saudi Aramco sites in Riyadh and the Khurais area, raising concerns about production at the top exporter in the region. Brent crude futures, due for a December expiry, climbed 81 cents, or 0.79%, to $103.06 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate crude was at $91.57 a barrel, up 46 cents, or 0.50% in early trade on Oct. 5.

Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi movement has claimed responsibility for a missile and drone attack on Saudi Arabia's energy infrastructure, saying it targeted an Aramco facility in Riyadh in retaliation for Saudi-backed military operations in Yemen. Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree said the group launched long-range ballistic missiles and drones at the Saudi facility and described the operation as precise.

Gaurav Udani, Founder, Thincredblu Securities, on today's market outlook: "Nifty is expected to open around 22,535, up by nearly 115 points, indicating a strong gap-up start. After the recent weakness and the index closing around the important 22,500 zone, this recovery is encouraging, but sustaining the gains will be important.

The immediate support is around 22,450–22,500, while 22,750–22,850 will act as the first resistance zone. If Nifty sustains above 22,850, the recovery can extend towards 23,000. However,  I would avoid chasing the opening move and instead look for buying opportunities on dips if the index holds the key support zone.

The broader trend remains cautious, and a sustained move above 23,050 would be required for a meaningful improvement in the near-term setup. Until then, volatility and sharp intraday reversals cannot be ruled out."

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The trends on Gift Nifty also signal a positive start for the Indian benchmark indices, Nifty 50 and Sensex, today. The Gift Nifty was trading around 22,644 level, a premium of nearly 114 points from the Nifty futures' previous close. 

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