Sensex Today: BSE Index Gains as Bank Stocks Rally; Trent, Axis Bank, Kotak Bank in Focus While IT Stocks Lag-Check Top Gainers, Losers and What Investors Should Know

Sensex Today: The BSE Sensex went up in Tuesday’s market trading session on October 6, 2026, boosted by the rise in banks, finance, and some selected consumer sectors. Positive outlook was spurred by favorable conditions from the outside, reduced crude oil prices and good quarterly financial performance ahead of the RBI’s monetary policy. The Sensex Index of 30 stocks opened at 72,508.05 as against the previous day’s closing of 72,382.47. The stock market also witnessed the highest trading level of the day at 72,832.70, near 72,800, up by about 0.58%. The closing sensex for October 6 could not be obtained since it was not officially published, hence it will have to be provided after the closing of the markets.

Sensex Today: Opening, Previous Close and Trading Range

• Previous close: 72,382.47
• Opening level: 72,508.05
• Intraday high: 72,832.70
• Intraday low: 72,384.83

The Sensex is attempting to extend Monday’s recovery after the benchmark ended an eight-week losing streak. The rebound has been supported by lower crude prices, stock-specific buying and expectations that the US Federal Reserve may adopt a less aggressive approach to monetary tightening.

Sensex Today: Trent Share Price

Trent was the strongest Sensex performer in the latest session.

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• Trent share price: Around ₹2,877
• Gain: Around 11.7%
• Previous close: ₹2,575

The stock jumped after Trent projected a 23% year-on-year increase in standalone revenue for the September quarter.

Sensex Today: Kotak Mahindra Bank Share Price

Kotak Mahindra Bank was another major gainer after its quarterly business update.

• Kotak Mahindra Bank share price: Around ₹431.50
• Gain: Around 3.6%
• Previous close: ₹416.30

The stock gained after the lender reported an increase in quarterly advances and deposits.