Noida, Apr (APAC Media): Indian equity markets witnessed a strong rally in early trade on Wednesday, buoyed by positive global cues and easing geopolitical tensions.
The benchmark BSE Sensex surged over 2,500 points, while the NSE Nifty 50 jumped more than 3% to reclaim the crucial 23,900 mark, reflecting a sharp rebound in investor sentiment.
The rally was largely driven by reports of a ceasefire between the United States and Iran, which helped calm global markets. The development led to a steep fall in crude oil prices, a key positive for India, which relies heavily on oil imports.
Softer crude prices are expected to ease inflationary pressures and improve the country’s fiscal outlook, thereby supporting equities.
All sectoral indices traded firmly in the green, indicating broad-based buying across the market. Realty stocks led the surge with gains of around 5%, while auto, banking, and consumer durables sectors advanced 4% each.
Financial stocks, in particular, saw strong buying interest as investors turned optimistic about economic stability and future growth.
Among the top gainers on the Nifty were InterGlobe Aviation, Larsen & Toubro, Shriram Finance, Adani Ports, and Adani Enterprises, which recorded significant upside during the session.
“The ceasefire has dramatically altered the near-term market scenario. The sharp fall in crude oil prices is likely to turn the market bullish again and could even lead foreign investors to pause their sustained selling.” An expert said.
On the other hand, a few stocks such as ONGC, Coal India, and Tech Mahindra lagged behind the broader market, facing mild selling pressure.
The broader markets also mirrored the upbeat sentiment, with midcap and smallcap indices posting notable gains. Market breadth remained positive, with advancing stocks significantly outnumbering decliners.
Analysts believe that the combination of cooling oil prices, reduced geopolitical risks, and supportive global trends has created a favorable environment for equities.
Investors will now keep a close watch on upcoming macroeconomic data and policy cues for further direction.
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