Sensex today | Stock Market Live: Gift Nifty signals muted start amid rising oil prices; Q1 earnings to stay in focus
Indian shares are expected to open steady on August 7, 2026, with the Nifty 50 closing at 24,636 and GIFT Nifty futures indicating a muted start at 24,653. Brent crude prices rose above $83 a barrel amid concerns over shipping restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz, while quarterly earnings from major companies like State Bank of India and Titan Company will drive stock-specific movements. The Sensex closed at 78,954.76, up 373.76 points, reflecting a divergence from the Nifty, which has persisted since the introduction of the Closing Auction Session on August 3.