October 6, 2026 10:20 AM
Sensex, Nifty open higher; private banks lead sectoral gains
Indian equity benchmarks opened higher on Tuesday amid positive global cues and buying in private banking stocks. Nifty opened at 22,603.25, an increase of 47.50 points or 0.21 per cent. Meanwhile, Sensex opened at 72,508.05, up 125.58 points or 0.17 per cent. Private banks led sectoral gains in early trade as Nifty Private Bank rose 0.75 per cent. Nifty MidSmall IT & Telecom index gained 0.5 per cent, while the metal index advanced 0.32 per cent. Notably, chemical, energy, financial se...