Stock market today, May 5 -- Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, began Monday's trading session on a positive note, buoyed by reduced global trade tensions, robust U.S. employment data, and sustained foreign investment. Leading the gains were major stocks such as HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and Reliance Industries.

The Nifty 50 index began the day at 24,419.50, which is 1,857.85 points below its all-time peak of 26,277.35. In the previous session, it had closed 1,930.65 points short of its record high of 26,277.35.

Last week, the Indian equity markets wrapped up the week on a flat-to-positive note, with the Nifty 50 managing to end slightly higher.

"Despite intraday optimism and initial momentum, the index witnessed significant prof...