Indian benchmark equity indices ended higher on October 5, 2026, driven by softer-than-expected US jobs data that reduced expectations of aggressive monetary tightening by the Federal Reserve.
The BSE Sensex jumped 472.77 points, or 0.66 per cent, to settle at 72,382.47, while the NSE Nifty climbed 133.80 points, or 0.60 per cent, to close at 22,555.75.
Anup Bagchi is set to become the next chief executive and managing director of HDFC Bank for a three-year term beginning October 27 after receiving clearance from the Reserve Bank.