Benchmark indices remain in positive territory despite selling pressure after a strong opening session
Indian equity markets opened on a strong note on Tuesday but gave up part of their early gains as profit booking emerged during the morning session. Despite the volatility, both the BSE Sensex and Nifty 50 continued to trade in positive territory in early trade.
Key Announcements / Highlights
Sensex and Nifty rose at the opening before retreating from intraday highs.
Profit booking weighed on markets after initial buying momentum.
Broader market breadth remained positive with more advancing stocks than decliners.
Market Performance
The Sensex opened sharply higher and climbed further in early trade before witnessing selling pressure. By mid-morning, the index had pared some gains but remained above the previous close.
Similarly, the Nifty moved higher after opening, touching an intraday high before profit-taking reduced momentum.
Market volatility remained elevated as investors balanced optimism with cautious trading activity.
Top Gainers and Losers
Among the notable gainers were InterGlobe Aviation, Mahindra & Mahindra, Bajaj Auto, and Bajaj Finserv.
On the losing side, stocks such as Larsen & Toubro, Hindustan Unilever, Power Grid Corporation of India, and ONGC traded lower.
Trading Activity
Broader market sentiment remained relatively positive, with advancing shares outnumbering declining stocks on both exchanges.
Most Sensex and Nifty constituents continued to trade in the green despite intermittent selling pressure.

Context / Background
The markets had closed lower in the previous session, making Tuesday’s opening rebound significant for short-term investor sentiment.
Analysts say profit booking after a strong start is common in volatile market conditions, especially amid mixed global cues and sector-specific movements.
Public Impact
Market fluctuations influence retail and institutional investor sentiment, particularly in sectors linked to banking, automobiles, and consumer goods.
Continued resilience in benchmark indices may support confidence among investors despite ongoing volatility.
Conclusion and Outlook
Investors are expected to closely monitor corporate earnings, global market trends, and foreign fund flows for further direction.
While profit booking capped early gains, the ability of markets to remain positive suggests underlying buying support continues in select sectors.
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Last Updated on: Wednesday, May 6, 2026 6:57 pm by Monisha Angara | Published by: Monisha Angara on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 6:57 pm | News Categories: Business

