Stock Market Today, 4 September 2026: Sensex Rebounds
Introduction
The Indian stock market today traded higher on Friday, 4 September 2026, rebounding after four consecutive sessions of losses as technology shares and stronger global markets lifted sentiment. At 10:00 AM IST, the Sensex was up 549.73 points at 76,702.59, while the Nifty 50 gained 74.10 points to 23,947.55.
The rise was supported by lower US rate-hike expectations, easing bond yields and gains across Asian markets. Brent crude near $96 a barrel and renewed FII selling limited confidence in a sustained rally.
Sensex and Nifty Today
Sensex today opened firmly and moved above 76,700 in morning trade. Nifty today held above 23,900 and moved close to 23,950, although its percentage gain was smaller than the Sensex advance.
At 10:00 AM IST, the Sensex stood at 76,702.59, up 0.72%, and the Nifty 50 was at 23,947.55, up 0.31%. Live coverage updated at 10:55 AM continued to show the Sensex about 500 points higher and the Nifty above 23,950.
Bank Nifty was almost flat at 57,408.25, up 0.05%, in the latest reported sector snapshot. India VIX fell 4.36% to 10.85 at 10:11 AM, signalling lower expected near-term volatility.
Market snapshot
| Indicator | Latest reported level | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Sensex | 76,702.59 | +549.73, +0.72% |
| Nifty 50 | 23,947.55 | +74.10, +0.31% |
| Bank Nifty | 57,408.25* | +0.05%* |
| India VIX | 10.85** | -4.36%** |
| Nifty Midcap 100 | Nearly flat* | -0.04%* |
| Nifty Smallcap 100 | Higher* | +0.46%* |
| USD/INR | ₹94.49 per dollar* | Flat* |
| Brent crude | About $95.52 per barrel* | Up about 7% this week |
Sensex and Nifty figures are the exact 10:00 AM IST snapshot. Bank Nifty, broader indices, the rupee and crude reflect the latest reported morning readings before 11:00 AM. India VIX was reported at 10:11 AM. Intraday values can change before the close.
Market breadth was positive at 10:10 AM, with around 2,153 shares advancing, 1,194 declining and 185 unchanged. The stronger breadth showed that the rebound extended beyond a few large companies.
Why Is the Stock Market Up Today?
US rate-hike expectations ease
US Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said he would favour keeping rates unchanged at the September meeting if incoming data confirmed that inflation was easing. Futures reduced the implied chance of a September rate increase to about 50% from 63% a day earlier.
Lower rate expectations helped US Treasury prices recover. The 10-year yield was near 4.762%, about three basis points below its previous level. Lower yields can improve the relative appeal of equities, especially growth-sensitive technology shares.
Global equity markets provide a positive lead
Wall Street closed strongly on Thursday. The Dow Jones gained 1.18%, the S&P 500 rose 1.06%, and the Nasdaq Composite advanced 1.4%.
Asian markets followed on Friday. Reuters reported a 1% gain in the MSCI Asia-Pacific index outside Japan, with Japan’s Nikkei up 0.8%, Chinese blue chips up 1%, and South Korea’s Kospi up 1.1%.
IT shares lead the domestic rebound
Technology shares were among the main supporters of Sensex and Nifty. Wipro, Infosys and TCS featured among the leading Nifty 50 gainers in the morning, while the IT index remained positive.
The sector benefited from the Wall Street technology rally and softer US rate expectations. Financial services, realty, defence and capital-market stocks also contributed.
Domestic institutions offset FII selling
Foreign institutional investors sold a net ₹2,345.87 crore of Indian equities on Thursday, 3 September. Domestic institutional investors bought a net ₹4,977.46 crore, more than twice the foreign outflow. These are provisional exchange figures.
Strong DII demand provided a cushion, but continued foreign selling remains a risk for large-cap shares.
Expensive crude keeps the rebound in check
Brent crude traded around $95.52 a barrel and was up about 7% for the week. Oil remained elevated because of the US-Iran conflict and uncertainty over the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
High oil prices matter to India because the country imports most of its crude. A sustained rise can lift inflation, increase the import bill, pressure the rupee and raise costs for airlines, paint makers, tyre companies and other fuel-sensitive businesses.
Sector Performance Today
Sector performance was mixed during the morning session. Capital-market and defence shares led the gains, while consumer durables and healthcare were the main laggards.
| Sectoral index | Morning change |
|---|---|
| Nifty Capital Market | +1.70% |
| Nifty India Defence | +1.48% |
| Nifty Financial Services | +0.53% |
| Nifty Realty | +0.52% |
| Nifty Oil & Gas | +0.52% |
| Nifty Infrastructure | +0.40% |
| Nifty Services | +0.28% |
| Nifty IT | +0.20% |
| Nifty Metal | +0.16% |
| Nifty FMCG | +0.15% |
| Bank Nifty | +0.05% |
| Nifty Auto | -0.02% |
| Nifty Pharma | -0.12% |
| Nifty Healthcare | -0.14% |
| Nifty Consumer Durables | -0.56% |
Havells India, Dixon Technologies and Kajaria Ceramics were among the weaker consumer-durable shares. The broader market remained healthier, with small-cap shares outperforming midcaps.
Top Gainers and Losers
Top Nifty 50 gainers
| Stock | Morning price | Intraday change |
|---|---|---|
| Wipro | ₹178.70 | +1.70% |
| Trent | ₹2,849.20 | +1.19% |
| Infosys | ₹1,142.60 | +1.09% |
| TCS | ₹2,342.80 | +0.98% |
| InterGlobe Aviation | ₹5,026.50 | +0.93% |
Top Nifty 50 losers
| Stock | Morning price | Intraday change |
|---|---|---|
| Coal India | ₹413.65 | -1.52% |
| Eicher Motors | ₹7,620.00 | -0.91% |
| ONGC | ₹234.06 | -0.82% |
| Cipla | ₹1,383.60 | -0.80% |
| Titan Company | ₹4,991.50 | -0.71% |
These were the latest Nifty 50 mover prices published in the live feed before 11:00 AM. Rankings and prices can change during the session.
Stocks in Focus Today
Sterlite Technologies: The stock hit a 5% upper circuit at ₹748.90 after the company approved a ₹3,000 crore capacity-expansion plan at an existing manufacturing facility.
Tata Chemicals: Shares fell about 2.6% to ₹625 after Kenya’s president called for the company to stop operating in the country. Tata Chemicals said its Kenyan subsidiary had submitted the required compliance information and was awaiting a response from the relevant ministry.
Tata Motors: The company received approval from the Italian regulator for its tender offer for Iveco Group’s common shares. The acceptance period is scheduled to begin on 7 September.
UltraTech Cement: The Aditya Birla Group announced its entry into wires and cables through UltraTech under the Ultravolt brand, with an investment of ₹1,800 crore.
Power Grid: The company received a ₹1,152.49 crore letter of intent to develop an inter-state transmission project in Gujarat.
Cipla: Its US subsidiary, Invagen Pharmaceuticals, partnered with Qilu Pharmaceutical for the exclusive US licensing and supply of the QL2107 biosimilar.
ESDS Software Solution: The stock listed at ₹757 on NSE, a 76.46% premium to its ₹429 issue price. Priority Jewels listed at ₹230 on NSE, a 15% premium to its issue price.
What Happened in the Previous Session?
On Thursday, 3 September, the Sensex fell 417.49 points, or 0.55%, to 76,152.86. The Nifty 50 declined 41 points, or 0.17%, to 23,873.45, extending the benchmarks’ losing run to four sessions.
Bank Nifty bucked the trend, rising 208.60 points, or 0.36%, to 57,380.60. India VIX closed at 11.34. The Nifty Midcap 100 and Smallcap 100 also gained, showing that the weakness was concentrated in large-cap benchmarks.
The session saw sharp late volatility during the Closing Auction Session. Selling in IT, FMCG, auto and pharmaceutical shares weighed on the indices, while realty, media and banking stocks outperformed.
What Should Investors Watch Today?
Nifty support and resistance
The immediate Nifty support zone is 23,800 to 23,850. A sustained break below this area could renew selling pressure. Resistance is placed at 24,050 to 24,100, above the psychological 24,000 mark. These are reference zones, not guaranteed targets.
Bank Nifty levels
Bank Nifty support is near 57,000 to 57,200, while resistance is around 57,800 to 58,000. The index was nearly flat in the morning, so participation from HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank and SBI will be important for the wider market.
US jobs report
The US employment report for August is due later on Friday. Economists surveyed by Reuters expected payrolls to rise by about 56,000, with unemployment holding at 4.1%. A stronger or weaker result could quickly alter US rate expectations, bond yields and emerging-market flows.
Crude oil and geopolitics
Brent near $96 remains a major risk for the Indian stock market today. Investors should track the US-Iran conflict and developments affecting shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
FII flows, the rupee and market breadth
The market will watch whether foreign selling continues after Thursday’s ₹2,346 crore outflow. The rupee was flat near ₹94.49 per dollar in the morning, while positive advance-decline numbers provided some support.
There is no NSE or BSE market holiday on 4 September 2026, despite Krishna Janmashtami observances. Equity trading follows normal hours. The next scheduled exchange holiday is Ganesh Chaturthi on Monday, 14 September.
Stock Market Outlook
The short-term tone is cautiously positive. The rebound in global markets, lower India VIX, strong breadth and leadership from IT shares support the recovery, but Nifty remains below the 24,000 to 24,100 resistance area.
Holding above 23,800 to 23,850 would keep the market in a consolidation range. A sustained move above 24,100 would strengthen the near-term picture, while a break below 23,800 could revive the recent downtrend.
Crude oil and the US jobs report are the biggest external variables for the rest of the session. A broader advance will also require stronger participation from banks and other heavyweight sectors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the Indian stock market rising today?
The market is rising because US rate-hike expectations eased, Wall Street and Asian equities gained, bond yields softened and Indian IT shares advanced. Domestic institutional buying also helped offset foreign selling.
What is the Sensex level today?
At 10:00 AM IST on 4 September 2026, the Sensex traded at 76,702.59, up 549.73 points or 0.72%.
What is the Nifty 50 level today?
At 10:00 AM IST, the Nifty 50 stood at 23,947.55, up 74.10 points or 0.31%.
How is Bank Nifty performing today?
Bank Nifty was nearly flat at 57,408.25, up 0.05%, in the latest reported morning sector snapshot.
Why is India VIX falling today?
India VIX fell 4.36% to 10.85 as global equities recovered and immediate fears of a US interest-rate increase eased. A lower VIX means traders expect smaller near-term market swings than before.
Which sectors are performing best today?
Capital-market, defence, financial-services, realty and oil-and-gas shares were the leading sectors in the morning. Consumer durables and healthcare lagged.
Which Nifty 50 stocks are gaining today?
Wipro, Trent, Infosys, TCS and InterGlobe Aviation led the latest published Nifty 50 gainer table before 11:00 AM.
What are the important Nifty levels today?
Support is near 23,800 to 23,850. Resistance is near 24,050 to 24,100.
Is the stock market open on 4 September 2026?
Yes. NSE and BSE are open for normal trading on 4 September. Krishna Janmashtami is not an exchange holiday in 2026.
Key Takeaways
- Sensex rose 549.73 points to 76,702.59 at 10:00 AM IST.
- Nifty gained 74.10 points to 23,947.55 and stayed close to 24,000.
- Bank Nifty was nearly flat around 57,408.
- India VIX fell 4.36% to 10.85.
- Technology shares and positive global cues led the rebound.
- FIIs sold ₹2,345.87 crore on Thursday, while DIIs bought ₹4,977.46 crore.
- Brent crude remained elevated near $95.52 a barrel.
- Nifty support is near 23,800 to 23,850, with resistance at 24,050 to 24,100.
- US jobs data, crude oil and foreign flows are the main factors to watch.
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