# Markets open in green as Sensex climbs 177 points and Nifty edges higher

> The Indian stock market kicked off the week on a positive note on Monday, with the Sensex gaining 176.99 points at the opening. The Nifty 50 also saw a modest rise of 36 points.

**Type:** article · **Category:** Market · **Published:** 2026-07-06 · **Source:** TrendKia
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On Monday, July 6, 2026, the Indian equity markets commenced the trading week with a cautious yet positive sentiment. The benchmark indices opened in the green, reflecting resilience after a strong showing the previous week. The BSE Sensex started the session at 77,940.90, marking a gain of 176.99 points or 0.23 percent. Similarly, the NSE Nifty 50 index opened at 24,306.85, posting a marginal increase of 36.00 points, or 0.15 percent. This positive start follows a robust performance from the preceding week, during which the Sensex surged by 663.44 points (0.86 percent) and the Nifty 50 climbed by 214.85 points (0.89 percent).

## Mixed performance across major indices
Market activity during the opening minutes revealed a significant divergence in individual stock performance. Within the 30-share BSE Sensex, only 11 stocks opened in the green, while 22 stocks faced selling pressure and opened in the red. Three companies, namely Trent, State Bank of India, and Reliance Industries, saw no change in their share prices at the opening bell. The Nifty 50 exhibited a slightly broader upward trend, with 26 out of 50 stocks advancing, 22 declining, and 2 remaining unchanged. Axis Bank emerged as the top performer among Sensex stocks, surging 1.49 percent, whereas Kotak Mahindra Bank faced the steepest opening decline, falling by 2.14 percent.

## Stocks leading the positive trend
Several blue-chip companies maintained momentum during the early hours of trading. HDFC Bank recorded a gain of 1.42 percent. Other significant contributors to the positive sentiment included BEL (0.60 percent), ICICI Bank (0.55 percent), Bharti Airtel (0.41 percent), Bajaj Finance (0.28 percent), and Eternal (0.25 percent). Stocks such as Hindustan Unilever, HCL Tech, Adani Ports, and L&T also posted modest gains ranging between 0.15 and 0.21 percent.

## Stocks that opened in the red
Conversely, a segment of the market faced early trading pressure. Power Grid shares fell by 0.57 percent, while Tech Mahindra dropped 0.52 percent, TCS declined by 0.47 percent, and Indigo fell by 0.45 percent. Other notable decliners included Asian Paints, ITC, Infosys, and UltraTech Cement, which experienced opening losses between 0.19 and 0.39 percent. Additionally, shares of Mahindra & Mahindra, Bajaj Finserv, NTPC, Maruti Suzuki, Titan, Tata Steel, and Sun Pharma also started the day in negative territory, showing minor losses ranging from 0.04 to 0.16 percent.

## What this means for you
**Across India:** The positive start to the market can help boost investor confidence for the remainder of the week.

## Questions & Answers

### 1. At what level did the Sensex open today?
The BSE Sensex opened at 77,940.90, with a gain of 176.99 points.

### 2. How many points did Nifty 50 gain at the opening?
The Nifty 50 index opened with a modest gain of 36.00 points.

### 3. Which stock was the top gainer in the Sensex?
Axis Bank shares were the top gainers in the Sensex, rising by 1.49 percent.

### 4. How did Kotak Mahindra Bank perform at the opening?
Kotak Mahindra Bank shares opened with a decline of 2.14 percent, marking the largest drop among Sensex stocks.

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