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D-Street reacts to RBI MPC Verdict

Stock markets reacted positively to the RBI's August 2026 MPC decision, as the central bank unanimously voted to keep the repo rate unchanged at 5.25% and maintains a neutral stance, matching the street's expectations.

Rate-sensitive stocks such as automobiles, real estate, and PSU bank stocks were trading higher on August 5, while private banking stocks were stressed. 

Following the decision, the Nifty Auto index surged 1.32% to touch an intraday high of 29,424.90. The real estate stocks were seen higher, with the Nifty Realty index jumping almost 3% to touch an intra-day high of 915.10 level. Nifty Bank index declined up to 0.5% during intra-day trade to hit a low of 57,603.95. The financial services index was also down at 29,266.80 to touch an intra-day low.