Sensex Today Live on 6 October: Nifty Above 22,650, Sensex Up 350 Points, India VIX Down 4%, Metals Shine as Trent, Kotak Mahindra Bank and RIL Lead and IT Lags Ahead of the RBI Policy

10:48 am: Sensex +355.09 at 72,737.56, Nifty +111.95 at 22,667.70, VIX -4%. 2,368 advances vs 1,218 declines. Metal, power, telecom, private banks +1%. IT lags.

Updated: 6 Oct 2026 • 11:15 am

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Sensex Today Live on 6 October: Nifty Above 22,650, Sensex Up 350 Points, India VIX Down 4%, Metals Shine as Trent, Kotak Mahindra Bank and RIL Lead and IT Lags Ahead of the RBI Policy

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Sensex today is up about 355 points or 0.49% at 72,737.56 and the Nifty is up 111.95 points or 0.50% at 22,667.70 at 10:48 am on 6 October, with India VIX down about 4% and 2,368 shares advancing against 1,218 declining. Metals, power, telecom and private banks are up about 1% each, while IT is the only sector in the red, and Trent, Kotak Mahindra Bank, BSE and Reliance Industries lead the gainers. The rally follows a record Nasdaq close and Asian gains even as US bond yields stay high and Brent hovers near $100, and the next trigger is the RBI policy on 7 October. Intraday levels change fast and the final close can differ, so use this as a live snapshot and not a forecast.

Sensex today opened higher on Tuesday, 6 October, after the benchmarks ended an eight-week losing streak on Monday, with the Nifty closing at 22,555.75 and the Sensex at 72,382.47. The pre-open session had the Nifty up 47.50 points at 22,603.23 and the Sensex up 125.58 points at 72,508.05.

If you are tracking the Sensex today, this article covers the live snapshot at 72,737 and 22,667 with 2,368 advances, sector moves including metal stocks, top gainers and losers, why the Nifty above 22,650 is holding, the India VIX move, global cues from the Nasdaq and Brent, levels to watch, the closing auction and the risks. Figures are from a mid-morning snapshot and will change through the session.

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Sensex Today: Live Market Snapshot

Time and index	Level	Change
Pre-open, Sensex	72,508.05	Up 125.58 points
Pre-open, Nifty 50	22,603.23	Up 47.50 points, 0.21%
10:00 am, Sensex	72,723.84	Up 341.37 points, 0.47%
10:00 am, Nifty 50	22,660.35	Up 104.60 points, 0.46%
10:48 am, Sensex	72,737.56	Up 355.09 points, 0.49%
10:48 am, Nifty 50	22,667.70	Up 111.95 points, 0.50%
Market breadth	2,368 advances, 1,218 declines, 194 unchanged	Positive

The Nifty above 22,650 is the level that technical analysts flagged as the resistance for a sustained recovery, and the Sensex today has recovered most of the ground lost in the eight-week decline. The previous close figures are the official ones for 5 October.

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How the Sensex Today Compares With Last Week

Reference point	Sensex level	Sensex today versus it
1 October close	71,909.70	Up about 828 points, or about 1.15%, at 72,737.56
5 October close	72,382.47	Up about 355 points at 10:48 am
A year ago	About 82,000	Still down about 11.5%

The Sensex today has gained about 1.15% from the 1 October close, which shows how quickly sentiment has turned, but the index is still well below its level of a year ago.

Sectors and Stocks Driving the Sensex Today

Group	Move	Note
Metals	Up about 1%	Metal stocks shine after Q2 production updates
Power and telecom	Up about 1%	Defensive buying
Private banks	Up about 1%	Kotak Mahindra Bank led after its Q2 update
IT	Lower	Only sector in the red ahead of TCS results on 8 October
Trent	Up 10% to Rs 2,832.50, then nearly 13%	Top Sensex gainer after the Q2 revenue update
Honasa Consumer	Up about 11%	Among the biggest movers in the broader market

Metal stocks and Reliance Industries, Trent and Kotak Mahindra Bank were the main contributors to the Sensex gain, and BSE was among the top Nifty gainers. Axis Bank and IndusInd Bank also rose after their Q2 updates.

Why the Nifty Is Above 22,650 as the Sensex Today Climbs

Global equities rallied, with the S&P 500 up 0.66% and the Nasdaq at a record close.
Asian markets were higher, with Japan's Nikkei up about 0.2%.
Oversold conditions after eight weekly losses invited buying.
Strong stock-specific updates from Trent and the private banks.
A lower India VIX showed fear easing before the RBI policy.

Higher US Treasury yields and Brent near $100 to $102 remain headwinds, which is why analysts call the rebound cautious and not a confirmed market bottom. The Sensex today is therefore a relief move more than a trend change.

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India VIX and the Sensex Today: What a 4% Fall Means

India VIX, the market's fear gauge, fell about 4% in the morning. It was near 14.7 at the previous close, so the fall points to somewhat lower expected volatility, although the weekly Nifty expiry on 6 October and the RBI decision on 7 October can lift it again.

Levels to Watch While the Sensex Today Rises

Index	Support	Resistance
Nifty 50	22,400, then 22,217, the 1 October low	22,650, then 22,800 and 23,000
Bank Nifty	54,000	55,135 to 55,200

These are reference levels from technical analysts, and a move above 22,650 that holds into the close would strengthen the recovery case.

Risks While the Sensex Today Is Higher

RBI policy: A hawkish message or a larger-than-expected hike on 7 October can reverse the Sensex today gains.

Closing auction: Weekly expiry settlement still uses the closing auction, which can cause late swings.

Foreign selling: FIIs sold Rs 4,699 crore on 5 October, and flows remain weak.

Bond yields and crude: High US yields and Brent near $100 can cap gains.

IT results: A weak TCS result on 8 October could pull the index down.

What to Watch Next After the Sensex Today

The final close versus the 22,650 and 22,800 Nifty levels.
Weekly expiry settlement in the closing auction.
The RBI policy decision on 7 October.
TCS Q2 results on 8 October.
FII and DII flow data after the close.

Conclusion

Sensex today is up about 355 points with the Nifty above 22,650 and India VIX down 4%, led by Trent, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Reliance and metal stocks while IT lags. The rally is a cautious rebound ahead of the RBI policy on 7 October, and the Sensex today may close differently from this from this mid-morning snapshot. Consult a SEBI-registered advisor before making any decision.

Disclaimer: Data and figures in this article are sourced from publicly available information. These may or may not be accurate. Please verify all data with the official NSE (nseindia.com) and BSE (bseindia.com) websites before making any investment decision. Investments in securities are subject to market risk. This content is for educational purposes only and is not investment advice by Univest (SEBI RA INH000013776).

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is the Sensex up today?

Ans. At 10:48 am on 6 October the Sensex today was up 355.09 points or 0.49% at 72,737.56, and the Nifty was up 111.95 points at 22,667.70.

Why is the Sensex up today?

Ans. The Sensex today is up with the Nifty above 22,650 because global equities rallied with a record Nasdaq close, oversold conditions drew buyers, and Trent and the private banks gave strong updates.

Which sectors are up today?

Ans. Metals, power, telecom and private banks are up about 1% each, while IT is the only sector in the red.

Which stocks are the top gainers?

Ans. Trent, Kotak Mahindra Bank, BSE and Reliance Industries were among the top gainers, and Honasa Consumer jumped about 11%.

What happened to India VIX?

Ans. India VIX fell about 4% in the morning, suggesting lower expected volatility, though the RBI policy can lift it.

What are the key Nifty levels today?

Ans. Support is near 22,400 and 22,217, and resistance is near 22,650, 22,800 and 23,000.

What is the next trigger for the market?

Ans. The RBI monetary policy decision on 7 October, followed by TCS Q2 results on 8 October.

Is the Sensex rally sustainable?

Ans. This article does not constitute investment advice. The Sensex today is a cautious rebound that may reverse. Consult a SEBI-registered financial advisor.