Indian stocks closed lower on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, after two days of gains. The Reserve Bank of India raised the key interest rate for the first time in nearly four years, putting pressure on the market. The BSE Sensex index of 30 companies fell by 429.11 points, or 0.59%, to 72,638.70. Out of the 30 companies, 26 closed down and only four closed up. During the day, the Sensex lost 599.09 points, or 0.81%, dropping to a low of 72,468.72. Thus, the final decline was less than the intraday low, indicating an attempt by the market to recover by the close.
The NSE Nifty index of 50 companies decreased by 173.05 points, or 0.76%, ending the day at 22,603.05. According to analysts, market sentiment was also affected by rising oil prices and a steady outflow of foreign funds. Brent, the global oil benchmark, jumped 1.41% to $102 per barrel, which increased pressure on Indian stocks as the country heavily relies on energy imports.
Among the 30 Sensex companies, the main laggards were Titan, Bharat Electronics, Asian Paints, Infosys, Larsen & Toubro, and Adani Ports. All of them closed in the red. Kotak Mahindra Bank, Bharti Airtel, ICICI Bank, and Bajaj Finance were in the green, partially offsetting the overall decline of the index. The banking sector performed better than the market as a whole on this day.
The RBI's decision to raise the rate was the key event of the day. It reflects the growing inflationary pressure the country is facing. For investors, this means more expensive borrowing for companies and a potential decrease in corporate profits in the coming quarters.
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