Indian Equities Rebound, Sensex Surges 500 Points and Nifty Gains 0.6% Amid Global Market Optimism

Indian Equities Rebound on Global Cues and Mild Buying

Market Overview On Thursday, Indian benchmark indices opened higher, with the Sensex rising by as much as 498 points or 0.6 percent to 79,614, and the Nifty increasing by 151 points to 24,631. Market breadth was positive, with 1,756 shares advancing against 568 declines.

Sectoral Performance Financial stocks led the early gains, with Shriram Finance rising by 1.76 percent, Bajaj Finance gaining 1.66 percent, and Larsen & Toubro advancing by 1.55 percent among the top Nifty performers. Coal India, Reliance Industries, and Tata Steel also traded higher, reflecting buying interest in energy and metal stocks after the recent correction.

Weakness in Select Stocks Declines were limited, with Max Healthcare, ICICI Bank, and InterGlobe Aviation (IndiGo) among the few stocks trading marginally lower.

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Sectoral Indices Most sectoral indices traded in the green, with Nifty Metal rising over 1 percent, while Nifty Auto, PSU Bank, Oil & Gas, and IT indices posted moderate gains. Broader markets also recovered, with the Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100 indices gaining around 1 percent each.

Market Volatility Market volatility eased from elevated levels, with the India VIX falling over 7 percent, indicating some cooling in risk perception after the recent spike triggered by geopolitical tensions.

Global Cues The rebound in domestic equities came after U.S. markets closed higher overnight, supported by reports that Iran had signalled openness to diplomatic talks and assurances from U.S. President Donald Trump about stabilising oil markets. Asian markets also moved higher in early trade, helping sentiment recover after three days of heavy global selling.

Technical Analysis Analysts noted that the 24,300 level on the Nifty remains a key support, while the 24,600–24,800 band could act as a near-term resistance zone if the rebound sustains.

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Risk Outlook Despite the early recovery, the benchmarks remain under pressure in the broader trend, having fallen about 4 percent over the last three sessions due to rising crude prices. Analysts cautioned that volatility could remain elevated as the geopolitical situation evolves.