Domestic stock markets in India resumed their upward trend on Friday after a brief pause, following the Reserve Bank of India’s announcement to keep the policy repo rate unchanged at 5.25%. This was the first Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting of 2026.
Investors reacted positively to the RBI’s decision, which signaled stability in interest rates and supported market confidence.
At the end of trading, the benchmark Sensex rose by 266.47 points, or 0.32%, to close at 83,580.40. The broader Nifty index also gained, increasing by 50.90 points, or 0.20%, to finish at 25,693.70.
Analysts said the market’s rise reflects optimism among investors after the RBI chose to maintain the current interest rate, balancing economic growth with inflation control. The steady rate is expected to support corporate earnings and keep borrowing costs stable.
The positive sentiment helped both indices recover from a minor pause in the previous session, showing continued investor confidence in Indian equities.