Indian stock markets on April 21, 2026, opened as the Sensex surged by over 600 points, while the Nifty reclaimed and held above the 24,500 mark during the session, reflecting broad-based buying across key sectors.
Financial stocks led the rally throughout the trading session. Heavyweight private banks such as ICICI Bank witnessed strong buying interest following steady quarterly performance, while other banking and financial services counters also gained momentum. The IT sector added further strength, with stocks like Infosys and HCL Technologies attracting investor attention amid expectations of stable global demand. Adani Pofrts shares saw considerable rise in the values.
The broader market also saw support from energy and large-cap stocks, with Reliance Industries contributing to the upward move. Positive cues from global markets and a stable opening indicated by GIFT Nifty set the tone for the day’s rally.
Oil prices remained elevated but relatively stable, easing fears of sharp inflationary pressures in the near term. Currency movements and global bond yields were also monitored closely by investors, though they did not significantly disrupt market momentum.
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