Indian Market Closing | 4 September 2026 - Sensex Snaps 4-Day Losing Streak; Nifty Ends Near 23,900
What Happened
Indian equities closed higher on Friday, recovering from four straight sessions of decline. The Sensex rose 363 points to 76,515, while the Nifty 50 gained about 24 points to close near 23,898. However, both indices surrendered a large part of their intraday gains in the final hours of trade.
Key Takeaways
Metal stocks led the rally, while pharma stocks underperformed. Market sentiment remained cautious ahead of the US non-farm payrolls data, with traders avoiding aggressive bets. Despite the rebound, analysts noted that the near-term trend remains weak as the Nifty continues to trade below key resistance levels around 24,000-24,200.