On 5 May 2026, Indian stock markets experienced a decline, with the benchmark indices, the Sensex and Nifty 50, both falling by nearly 1%. The Sensex dropped to an intraday low of 76,629, while the Nifty 50 hit a low of 23,914. This downturn was attributed to rising crude oil prices, a record low for the Indian rupee against the US dollar, and uncertainty surrounding US-Iran peace talks. Amid this volatility, several stocks saw significant trading activity. Vodafone Idea led the pack, with over 58 crore shares traded and a rise of nearly 8%, following a reduction in its Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) liability by ₹23,649 crore, bringing total dues down to ₹64,046 crore. HFCL also performed well, with over 8 crore shares changing hands and a 6% increase, reaching a 52-week high of ₹133.15 after reporting record profits. Conversely, Jaiprakash Power Ventures (JP Power) suffered a 5% decline due to a reported loss of ₹13.37 crore for Q4FY26. Ola Electric Mobility's stock fell nearly 8%, despite strong sales growth, indicating a volatile market environment.