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Equity indices traded with modest gains on Tuesday as investors remained optimistic amid easing crude oil prices, sustained foreign institutional buying and positive global cues. The upbeat sentiment helped extend the market’s recent winning streak, with both the Sensex and Nifty staying comfortably in positive territory through the session.

The BSE Sensex climbed over 250 points during morning trade to reclaim the 78,500 level, while the NSE Nifty moved above 24,500. Buying interest was largely concentrated in information technology, financial and select metal stocks, although profit booking in a few heavyweight counters capped sharper gains.

IT shares emerged as the biggest support for the market after recent underperformance. Infosys and TCS featured among the top gainers, supported by fresh buying ahead of the earnings season. Other notable gainers included HCLTech, Tech Mahindra and Hindalco, reflecting improved investor confidence in technology and metals.

On the losing side, Trent came under sharp selling pressure after disappointing investors with its latest business update. Kotak Mahindra Bank also remained under pressure, while Bajaj Finserv, Coal India and Max Healthcare traded lower, limiting broader market gains.

Market participants continued to monitor foreign institutional investor (FII) activity, which has remained supportive in recent sessions. Softer crude oil prices also boosted sentiment by easing concerns over inflation and India’s import bill. Analysts believe stable global markets and improving domestic liquidity have encouraged investors to selectively accumulate quality stocks.

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Markets opened the week on a strong note, extending their winning streak for the fourth consecutive session as positive domestic cues and sustained foreign fund inflows lifted investor sentiment. The BSE Sensex surged more than 300 points in early trade, while the NSE Nifty climbed above the 24,300 mark, driven by broad-based buying in heavyweight stocks.

Banking and financial shares led the rally, with HDFC Bank emerging as one of the biggest gainers after reporting robust business updates for the June quarter. Reliance Industries, Bajaj Finance, Axis Bank and ICICI Bank also traded higher, providing strong support to the benchmark indices. The gains in these heavyweight stocks helped offset weakness in a few sectors and kept the broader market firmly in positive territory.

On the other hand, Trent, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Titan Company, Asian Paints and Sun Pharma featured among the top losers during the morning session, witnessing profit booking after recent gains. Despite the decline in these counters, buying in banking and select large-cap stocks ensured the market remained comfortably in the green.

Investor confidence was boosted by the revival of the southwest monsoon after a brief slowdown. Improved rainfall has eased concerns over agricultural output and rural demand, strengthening expectations of healthy economic activity in the coming months. Adding to the positive mood, foreign institutional investors (FIIs) continued to remain net buyers, reflecting renewed confidence in Indian equities.

Market experts believe the combination of improving monsoon conditions, resilient domestic fundamentals and steady foreign investment flows is supporting the ongoing rally. Expectations of healthy corporate earnings and stable macroeconomic indicators have also encouraged investors to increase exposure to equities.

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Markets opened on a strong note on Friday, with benchmark indices extending their gains for a third straight session as buying in information technology stocks and positive global cues lifted investor sentiment. The BSE Sensex surged over 500 points in early trade, while the NSE Nifty climbed above the 24,300 mark, reflecting optimism across sectors.

IT stocks led the rally, with HCLTech emerging as the top gainer after attracting strong investor interest. Tech Mahindra, Tata Steel, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Infosys also posted healthy gains, helping push the benchmark indices higher. Buying was also seen in select banking and financial stocks, adding strength to the market’s upward momentum.

Among the laggards, Adani Ports, NTPC, Mahindra & Mahindra, State Bank of India and Kotak Mahindra Bank traded lower in early deals. However, losses in these stocks were outweighed by gains in heavyweight technology shares, keeping the overall market firmly in the green.

The rally was supported by positive global developments. Softer-than-expected US jobs data fuelled hopes that the US Federal Reserve may hold off on further interest rate hikes, improving the outlook for emerging markets. Lower crude oil prices also boosted sentiment, as easing energy costs are seen as favourable for India’s economy and corporate profitability.

Investors were further encouraged by continued buying from domestic institutional investors, which has helped cushion the impact of foreign fund outflows in recent sessions.

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The markets staged a strong comeback on Wednesday, where the BSE Sensex surged more than 450 points during the session, while the NSE Nifty reclaimed the 24,000 mark. Buying was broad-based, led by automobile, consumer and pharmaceutical stocks, even as investors continued to monitor geopolitical developments and the progress of the monsoon.

Among the biggest gainers on the Sensex were Tata Motors, Trent, Mahindra & Mahindra, Sun Pharma and Larsen & Toubro. Their gains reflected renewed investor interest in auto and healthcare stocks following encouraging business updates and improved market confidence.

On the losing side, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Eternal, Asian Paints and a few select financial stocks traded in the red as investors booked profits after recent gains.

The broader market also remained upbeat, with the Nifty Midcap and Smallcap indices trading higher, indicating that buying interest extended beyond heavyweight stocks. Most sectoral indices ended in positive territory, with auto, pharma and capital goods leading the advance.

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Markets opened on a strong note on Tuesday, with benchmark indices extending their gains in early trade. The BSE Sensex advanced more than 200 points, while the NSE Nifty crossed the key 24,000 mark, supported by buying in auto, banking and pharmaceutical stocks.

Investor sentiment remained upbeat following positive global cues and steady foreign fund inflows. Buying in heavyweight stocks helped lift the indices, even as traders stayed watchful ahead of key global economic developments.

Among the top performers, Maruti Suzuki jumped nearly 3% after witnessing strong buying interest, emerging as one of the biggest gainers on the Sensex. Other stocks such as Sun Pharma, ICICI Bank and Mahindra & Mahindra also traded higher, contributing to the market’s early strength.

However, gains in the broader market were capped by weakness in select information technology stocks. Infosys, TCS and Wipro remained under pressure as investors turned cautious over the sector amid concerns about global demand and the outlook for technology spending.

Investors continue to favour domestic-focused sectors such as automobiles, banking and healthcare, while remaining selective in export-oriented segments like IT. They added that global market trends, crude oil prices, foreign institutional investor activity and upcoming economic data will remain key drivers for market direction in the coming sessions.

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Indian equity markets opened largely unchanged on Monday, with the Sensex trading flat and the Nifty holding above 24,050 for most of the session.

Sentiment improved after reports of renewed diplomatic engagement between the United States and Iran. That helped ease worries about possible supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz. Even so, crude oil prices stayed elevated, which kept traders cautious and limited the market’s upside.

Stock-specific moves drove most of the action. Dr Reddy’s Laboratories was among the top gainers after investors reacted positively to updates linked to its Hyderabad biologics facility. FMCG stocks also attracted buying interest and helped support the broader market. On the other hand, Persistent Systems fell sharply after announcing an overseas acquisition, with investors worried about the deal’s valuation and integration risks.

Kotak Mahindra Bank also slipped after chief executive Ashok Vaswani said he would not seek another term after 2026. Analysts said the move was more of a sentiment-driven reaction than a reflection of the bank’s underlying strength.

Broader markets remained weak, with several sectoral indices ending in the red. Traders said investors are now waiting for fresh domestic triggers such as corporate earnings and macroeconomic data before taking larger positions.

Going ahead, market participants will closely track crude oil trends, foreign fund flows and global market cues. These factors are likely to decide whether Indian equities can extend their recent gains or continue moving in a narrow range in the coming sessions.

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Indian equities extended their rally on Thursday, with the Sensex rising more than 500 points and the Nifty 50 moving firmly above 24,150 as softer crude prices and better global cues lifted sentiment across Dalal Street.

The biggest support came from a sharp drop in oil prices. Brent crude slipped below $73 a barrel after fears of supply disruption in the Middle East eased and shipping through the Strait of Hormuz returned closer to normal. For India, a major oil importer, that is welcome news because lower crude usually helps cool inflation, supports the rupee and eases pressure on the fiscal deficit.

Buying was visible across banking and information technology stocks, which continued to lead the market higher. LIC, IRFC, Infosys and HDFC Bank were among the names that drew strong interest, while Hindustan Unilever, Nestle India and Sun Pharma were among the laggards as investors rotated into cyclical and rate-sensitive counters.

Traders also took comfort from a stronger tone across Asian markets and hopes that global trade talks may make progress. The mood improved further as worries around the Iran-related conflict faded, reducing the risk premium that had recently weighed on equities and commodities.

If crude stays calm and overseas selling pressure continues to ease, domestic equities could keep their upward bias.

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Markets staged a strong comeback on Wednesday, with the Sensex rallying more than 650 points and the Nifty crossing the 24,000 mark after a sharp selloff in the previous session. The rebound came as lower crude oil prices, steady buying in banking stocks and improved risk appetite helped lift investor sentiment.

The recovery followed Tuesday’s steep decline, which had erased nearly ₹5.8 lakh crore in market value amid weak global cues, foreign fund outflows and heavy selling in IT counters. On Wednesday, however, buyers returned to the market, helping benchmark indices recover a large part of the lost ground.

A key support for the market was the continued softness in global crude prices. With supply concerns easing and more oil shipments moving through the Strait of Hormuz, crude hovered near four-month lows. That brought relief to India, which depends heavily on imported oil, and eased worries about inflation and the current account deficit.

Banking stocks led the rally, while auto and metal shares also saw healthy buying. On the other hand, IT and FMCG stocks remained under pressure, making them the main laggards in an otherwise upbeat session. Investors also kept an eye on stock-specific moves in names such as Vedanta, Honasa Consumer, IRCTC, Tata Motors and Bajaj Auto.

Bajaj Auto, however, stayed in focus for the wrong reasons after the company disclosed a ransomware attack affecting both the firm and its technology subsidiary. The development weighed on the stock even as the broader market recovered.

The rupee slipped slightly against the US dollar despite the fall in crude prices, reflecting caution among traders and a stronger greenback globally. Market participants also continued to track signals from the US Federal Reserve, where expectations of further rate hikes have kept global markets on edge.

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Markets traded in positive territory on Tuesday, with the Sensex rising over 50 points and the Nifty holding comfortably above the 24,100 mark. The market recovered from a weak start as buying in banking, auto and infrastructure stocks helped offset losses in the information technology sector.

The BSE Sensex was up by more than 50 points in morning trade, while the NSE Nifty hovered above the crucial 24,100 level. Investors remained cautious but selective, picking stocks from sectors expected to benefit from improving domestic economic conditions and easing global concerns.

Among the top gainers on the Sensex pack were Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M), Adani Ports, State Bank of India (SBI), Larsen & Toubro (L&T) and UltraTech Cement. These stocks attracted buying interest as investors looked beyond short-term market volatility.

On the losing side, technology stocks remained under pressure. Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Infosys, HCLTech, Tech Mahindra and Wipro were among the biggest laggards, reflecting continued profit-booking in the IT space after recent gains.

Market sentiment received support from softer crude oil prices and easing worries over geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Lower oil prices are generally viewed as positive for India, as they help reduce inflationary pressures and improve the country’s import bill.

Broader markets also showed resilience, with several mid-cap and small-cap stocks witnessing buying interest.

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