Indian equity benchmarks opened higher on October 5, with the Sensex up 405 points (0.56%) at 72,315 and the Nifty up 114 points (0.51%) at 22,536, buoyed by positive global cues. Banking and energy stocks led gains, while pharma and auto sectors declined. HDFC Bank reported strong Q2 advances and deposit growth, and received RBI approval for a new MD & CEO.
Sensex Rises 405 Points as Nifty Closes Above 22,500
Source: Moneycontrol