ITC Shares Surge Over 5%, Lead Nifty 50 Gainers Amid Strong

Limited emerged as the top gainer on the Nifty 50 on October 5, 2026, with the stock climbing 5.08% to ₹268.90 on the NSE. Strong buying interest and a favourable brokerage view lifted sentiment around the FMCG major, while robust trading volumes pointed to renewed investor participation. The rally came after Citi upgraded ITC to “Buy” from “Sell”, citing an improved risk-reward outlook. The upgrade boosted investor confidence and positioned ITC among the key contributors to the broader market recovery. The overall market also staged a strong rebound. The Nifty rose 133.80 points to 22,555.75, while the Sensex gained 472.77 points to 72,382.47, ending a four-session losing run. Easing concerns over US interest rates and softer crude oil prices further supported market sentiment. ITC’s sharp recovery followed its recent decline to a 52-week low of around ₹254.75, reflecting a notable rebound from recent selling pressure. Investment in securities market are subject to market risks. Read all the related documents carefully before investing.