Inventory markets closed larger on Friday (February 6, 2026) after the Reserve Financial institution of India left benchmark rates of interest unchanged as anticipated and proposed permitting banks to lend to actual property funding trusts (REITs) topic to sure ranges of soundness to increase the pool of funds for the true property sector.
The 30-share BSE Sensex rose 266.47 factors or 0.32 per cent to settle at 83,580.40, helped by well-liked shopping for. From the day’s low of 82,925.35, the benchmark rose 655.05 factors on the shut of buying and selling.
The 50-share NSE Nifty rose 50.90 factors or 0.20 per cent to finish at 25,693.70 amid risky buying and selling.
As anticipated, the Reserve Financial institution of India left its benchmark rate of interest unchanged on Friday (6 February 2026) as inflation remained manageable and development considerations eased following larger authorities spending within the Funds and lowered tariff strain following the commerce cope with the US.
The central financial institution’s six-member Financial Coverage Committee (MPC) unanimously voted to keep up the repo fee, or repo fee, at 5.25%. The RBI maintained a impartial coverage stance, indicating that it’s more likely to maintain off on coverage in the interim.
Amongst Sensex firms, ITC rose probably the most by 5.09%.
Kotak Mahindra Financial institution, Hindustan Unilever, Bharti Airtel, Bajaj Finance, Energy Grid and Bajaj Finserv had been the key gainers.
Tata Consultancy Providers, Tech Mahindra, Adani Ports, Asian Paints, Everlasting and HCL Tech had been the key laggards.
“To additional facilitate lending to the true property sector, it’s proposed that banks be allowed to lend to REITs topic to sure ranges of soundness,” RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra mentioned whereas asserting the bi-monthly financial coverage.
In Asian markets, South Korea’s Kospi, Shanghai’s SSE Composite Index and Hong Kong’s Hold Seng Index ended with declines, whereas Japan’s Nikkei 225 Index rose and settled.
European markets traded principally larger.
US markets ended decrease on Thursday (February 5, 2026). The Nasdaq Composite Index fell 1.59%, the S&P 500 fell 1.23%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Common fell 1.20%.
“Home fairness markets traded principally subdued all through a lot of the buying and selling session earlier than displaying a late restoration, supported by selective shopping for in FMCG and personal banking shares. In distinction, the home IT sector continued to underperform. RBI’s coverage bulletins had been largely consistent with expectations, reiterating its constructive development outlook and sustaining establishment on rates of interest,” mentioned Vinod Nair, head of analysis at Geojit Investments Restricted.
Based on alternate information, international institutional buyers offered shares value Rs 2,150.10 crore on Thursday (February 5, 2026).
“Nonetheless, regulatory readability gained assist in sentiment after the RBI indicated that banks can be allowed to lend to REITs, growing visibility of long-term financing for the true property and credit score ecosystem,” mentioned Ponmudi, CEO of on-line buying and selling and wealthtech agency Enrich Cash.
Brent crude, the world oil benchmark, rose 1.20% to $68.34 per barrel.
On Thursday (February 5, 2026), the Sensex fell by 503.76 factors or 0.60% to settle at 83,313.93. Nifty fell 133.20 factors or 0.52% to shut at 25,642.80.
issued – February 6, 2026 4:46 PM IST
