Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended higher on Monday (May 4, 2026), helped by buying in blue-chip stocks and state poll results moving towards an outcome in line with market expectations.

The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 355.90 points or 0.46% to settle at 77,269.40. During the day, it jumped 997.25 points or 1.29% to 77,910.75.