Indian markets rise on short covering ahead of US-Iran peace talks

Benchmark indices Nifty and Sensex climbed over 0.9% and 1% respectively on Tuesday, amid short covering in anticipation of US-Iran peace talks following the recent ceasefire. Foreign institutional investor selling also eased, supporting the rebound.

Dalal Street rebounded strongly on Tuesday, with the Nifty gaining more than 0.9% and the Sensex advancing over 1%. This uptick came after the prior week's ceasefire-driven rally, as traders unwound bearish positions ahead of scheduled US-Iran peace talks. Moderation in foreign portfolio investor outflows provided additional relief following earlier declines. Technical indicators suggest upside potential toward Nifty levels of 24,800-25,000 if momentum persists. The move reflects optimism on geopolitical progress, though oil price concerns remain. FII selling slowed versus recent sessions, stabilizing equity inflows.

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BSE trading floor during Sensex and Nifty rally on US-Iran ceasefire relief, with cheering traders amid rising indices and cautious expressions over fragile peace.
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Indian markets rally on US-Iran ceasefire relief but caution persists

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Indian equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty posted their strongest single-day gains in years on Wednesday, driven by a US-Iran ceasefire that eased oil prices and inflation fears. The market capitalization of BSE-listed companies rose by ₹16.1 lakh crore. However, Asian stocks turned cautious as the ceasefire showed signs of fragility.

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty closed nearly 6% higher for the week, snapping a six-week losing streak after a ceasefire between the US and Iran. Both indices rose 1.2% on Friday. Investors adopted a risk-on approach amid reduced volatility.

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Indian stock indices surged more than 1% on Monday, recovering from early losses. The rebound was fueled by a proposed ceasefire in West Asia and stable crude oil prices. The Nifty closed at 22,968.25, while the Sensex ended at 74,106.85.

India's benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty opened flat on March 17, 2026, as higher crude oil prices weighed on investor sentiment. As of 9:42 am, the S&P BSE Sensex gained 63.36 points to 75,566.21, while the NSE Nifty50 added 21.90 points to 23,430.70.

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Foreign portfolio investors pulled out a record Rs 1.18 lakh crore in March, driving the Sensex down 2.22% to 71,947.55 and Nifty 2.14% to 22,331.40 on Monday. The rupee breached 95 intra-day before closing at 94.83 against the dollar. Elevated crude prices above $100 per barrel due to the West Asia conflict added pressure.

Global markets reacted optimistically to a two-week truce announcement between the United States and Iran, boosting stocks and bonds while oil prices plunged. President Donald Trump confirmed a regime change in Iran and talks on sanctions relief. In Argentina, the country risk index dropped below 570 basis points.

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Indian stock markets saw a sharp selloff on Friday as Sensex and Nifty fell more than 1 percent. The decline was driven by passive fund flows tied to MSCI index reshuffles.

 

 

 

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