Stock market today, 7 May 2026: Following strong on crashing crude oil prices, the key benchmark indices of the Indian stock market witnessed strong buying on Wednesday. The index skyrocketed 298 points and closed at 24,330. The BSE Sensex surged 940 points and closed at 77,958. The Bank Nifty index zoomed 1,434 points and closed at 55,981.
The rally was broad-based, with banking, financials, and realty leading the rally, while energy and FMCG remained relatively subdued. Broader markets continued to outperform, with midcap and smallcap indices advancing around 2% each, reflecting improved risk appetite.
What Gift Nifty live chart signals?
The chart is signalling a muted opening for the Indian stock market on Thursday. The index opened flat at 24,515 and traded in a tight 24,426 to 24,431 range for the first 30 minutes of the Opening Bell.
Expecting a muted opening, Avinash Gorakshkar, a SEBI-registered fundamental equity analyst, said, “The Gift Nifty index is trading red by losing over 75 points during the Opening Bell, which is signalling a negative to flat opening for the Indian stock market today.”
US-Iran news
Global sentiment has strengthened amid growing expectations of a potential de-escalation in Middle East tensions. Indications from Donald Trump that the U.S. has paused its more assertive stance around the Strait of Hormuz, alongside expectations of Iran’s response to a U.S. proposal aimed at resolving the conflict, have supported a recovery in risk appetite. This has translated into a relief rally across global equities, with Indian markets also benefiting from the improved tone.
Gold, silver rates today
Crude has retreated meaningfully from recent highs above $110 and is now consolidating in the $95–97 range, offering relief on inflationary pressures and easing concerns around the broader macroeconomic outlook.
This has strengthened the bull’s conviction as the buying in gold and silver continues on Thursday. The COMEX gold rate today is oscillating around $4,715/oz, logging an intraday gain of 0.45%. Likewise, the COMEX silver rate today is oscillating around $78.50/oz, logging an intraday gain of nearly 1.50%.
India VIX today
The volatility in the Indian stock market is expected to continue as the India VIX index closed at 16.68, logging an intraday loss of around 6.87%. However, the volatility is expected to remain limited until the index is below 18.
Stock market today
Speaking on the outlook of the Nifty 50 and Sensex today, Shrikant Chouhan, Head Equity Research, Kotak Securities, said, “We are of the view that the uptrend formation is likely to continue in the near future. For day traders, 24,200/77500 and 24,100/77300 would be crucial support zones. As long as the market trades above these levels, the uptrend is likely to continue. On the higher side, the rally could extend till 24,500–24,600/78300-78500. However, below 24,100/77300, the uptrend would become vulnerable. Below this level, traders may prefer to exit their long positions.”
On the outlook of the Bank Nifty today, Vatsal Bhuva, Technical Analyst at LKP Securities, said, “The index has delivered a strong close above its swing high, confirming a breakout from a downward consolidation on the daily chart. It is now trading above its 20-day moving average and approaching the 50-day SMA, indicating improving trend strength. The RSI has also witnessed a bullish crossover, supporting positive momentum. Overall, the outlook remains optimistic, with potential upside towards 57,200. On the downside, support has shifted higher to 55,200, while resistance is placed in the 56,500–57,000 zone.”
Stocks to buy today
Regarding , market experts — Sumeet Bagadia of Choice Broking, Ganesh Dongre, Senior Manager — Technical Research at Anand Rathi, and Shiju Koothupalakkal, Senior Manager — Technical Research at Prabhudas Lilladher, recommended these eight for intraday trading: NAM-INDIA, Laurus Labs, Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders, HDFC Bank, Lodha Developers, BEML, Ashok Leyland, and Union Bank of India.
Sumeet Bagadia’s stock recommendations today
1] NAM-INDIA: Buy at ₹1094, Target ₹1172, Stop Loss ₹1055;
2] Laurus Labs: Buy at ₹1178, Target ₹1262, Stop Loss ₹1136.
Ganesh Dongre’s buy or sell stocks
3] Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders: Buy at ₹2650, Target ₹2750, Stop Loss ₹2600;
4] HDFC Bank: Buy at ₹795, Target ₹835, Stop Loss ₹760; and
5] Lodha Developers: Buy at ₹948, Target ₹985, Stop Loss ₹925.
Shiju Koothupalakkal’s intraday stocks for today
6] BEML: Buy at ₹1897, Target ₹2020, Stop Loss ₹1860;
7] Ashok Leyland: Buy at ₹167.80, Target ₹177, Stop Loss ₹164; and
8] Union Bank of India: Buy at ₹168.75, Target ₹177, Stop Loss ₹165.
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