Markets Extend Fourth Straight Winning Session
1. Sensex and Nifty ended sharply higher on Monday. 2. Investor wealth surged by nearly ₹5 lakh crore. 3. Falling crude oil prices boosted market sentiment. 4. Foreign investor inflows supported the market rally. 5. IT and banking stocks led the gains.
Indian benchmark equity indices extended their winning streak for the **fourth consecutive trading session**, with the **Sensex** and **Nifty** closing significantly higher amid improving global sentiment. The rally was driven by easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, declining crude oil prices, and sustained buying by foreign institutional investors (FIIs). Strong investor confidence helped add nearly **₹5 lakh crore** to the overall market capitalisation in a single trading session.
The **BSE Sensex** opened higher at **78,883.34**, compared with its previous close of **78,094.64**, and remained in positive territory throughout the day. The index touched an intraday high of **78,895.10** before settling **544.39 points higher at 78,639.03**. Meanwhile, the **NSE Nifty 50** surged **390.70 points** to close at **24,774.30**, reflecting broad-based buying across key sectors.
Market sentiment received a major boost after **US President Donald Trump** indicated that talks with **Iran** could take place, easing concerns over prolonged tensions in **West Asia**. The positive development pushed **crude oil prices** lower, reducing fears of imported inflation for India and improving the outlook for sectors sensitive to fuel costs. The softer oil prices also strengthened expectations of a more stable macroeconomic environment.
Foreign institutional investors continued their buying spree, providing additional support to domestic equities. The combination of strong overseas inflows, easing geopolitical risks, and positive global cues encouraged investors to increase exposure to Indian stocks. The **Indian rupee** traded at **95.31 against the US dollar**, while market participants closely monitored global currency movements and commodity prices.
Among the **Sensex 30** constituents, **IndiGo, TCS, Infosys, Eternal, ITC, and Axis Bank** emerged as the top gainers, led by strong buying in information technology and financial stocks. On the other hand, **Sun Pharma, Bharti Airtel, Maruti Suzuki, Tata Steel, Mahindra & Mahindra, and Adani Ports** ended the session in negative territory due to selective profit booking.
In the global commodities market, **Brent crude oil** traded around **$83.83 per barrel**, while **gold prices** hovered near **$4,054.64 per ounce**. Investors will now focus on upcoming domestic economic data, corporate earnings, and global developments for further market direction. Analysts believe continued foreign inflows and stable crude oil prices could help sustain the positive momentum in Indian equities.