Indian stock markets rebounded sharply on Thursday, March 5, 2026, after several days of volatility triggered by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The BSE Sensex climbed around 900 points, while the Nifty 50 rose 285 points and stood above 24,750, erasing part of the losses seen earlier in the week.
Investors found some relief as global markets stabilised and fears of a prolonged conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran showed signs of easing. This improved sentiment helped domestic benchmarks recover from earlier dips.
Key gainers included Tata Motors, Reliance Industries and HDFC, which led the upside in the indices. On the other hand, ITC, Nestle India and Titan Company faced selling pressure, slightly weighing down the overall market.
Earlier in the week, Indian equities fell sharply due to rising crude oil prices and heightened geopolitical uncertainty. A spike in oil prices raised concerns about inflation, a higher import bill, and potential pressure on the Indian rupee. On March 4, the Sensex had tumbled over 1,100 points, while the Nifty fell below the 24,500 mark, hitting multi-month lows.
Thursday’s recovery was broad-based, with gains seen across major sectors including technology, metals, and consumer goods. Global markets also provided support, as Wall Street and Asian indices posted gains amid hopes of diplomatic engagement and easing tensions in West Asia.
The Indian rupee also strengthened slightly, recovering from recent lows against the US dollar, reflecting improved risk sentiment among investors.
Markets are likely to continue reacting to geopolitical developments and fluctuations in crude oil prices, which remain key factors influencing investor sentiment.
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