The Sensex closed at 77,562.90, up 3.95%, and the Nifty 50 at 23,997.35, up 3.78%, on 8 April 2026. SHRIRAMFIN led the gainers (9.94%) while COALINDIA was the biggest loser (-2.97%) among large-cap stocks.
The Sensex jumped 2,946 points, the biggest one-day move of the April–October period, after a temporary US-Iran ceasefire ended several days of sluggish trading, Kotak Neo reported. A sharp fall in crude oil prices added to the rally, according to Multibagg.
Closing numbers
| Index | Close | Change | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| SENSEX | 77,562.90 | +2,946.32 | +3.95% |
| NIFTY 50 | 23,997.35 | +873.70 | +3.78% |
| Bank NIFTY | 55,703.90 | +2,987.65 | +5.67% |
| BSE 500 | 34,690.59 | +1,295.54 | +3.88% |
| USD/INR | 92.27 | -0.59 | -0.64% |
Closing levels for 8 April 2026. Data is delayed and may differ slightly from official exchange figures.
What moved the market
Financials and autos led the charge and India VIX, the market’s volatility gauge, fell sharply, per 5paisa. Shriram Finance (+9.94%), Adani Enterprises (+8.59%), Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles (+8.44%), Eicher Motors (+7.96%) and L&T (+7.59%) topped our large-cap list, while Coal India fell 2.97%.
Top gainers
| Stock | Price (₹) | % change |
|---|---|---|
| SHRIRAMFIN | 1,023.20 | +9.94% |
| ADANIENT | 2,043.80 | +8.59% |
| TMPV | 334.75 | +8.44% |
| EICHERMOT | 7,131.00 | +7.96% |
| LT | 4,005.90 | +7.59% |
Top losers
| Stock | Price (₹) | % change |
|---|---|---|
| COALINDIA | 449.25 | -2.97% |
| TECHM | 1,451.40 | -1.49% |
| NESTLEIND | 1,213.70 | -0.74% |
| WIPRO | 203.42 | -0.64% |
| ONGC | 285.50 | -0.40% |
Among large-cap NSE stocks tracked by IndiaX24; the list approximates the NIFTY 50.
Crude, rupee and global cues
Asian and European markets rallied strongly. The RBI left the repo rate unchanged at 5.25% the same day, Multibagg reported.
This report is for information only and is not investment advice. Markets carry risk; consult a registered adviser before investing.