Indian stock markets rebound on West Asia peace hopes

Indian stock markets staged a significant rebound on Wednesday, fueled by hopes for peace in West Asia and falling oil prices. The NSE Nifty and BSE Sensex climbed substantially during the day, though some gains moderated by the close. Sectoral indices ended higher across the board amid cautious investor sentiment.

Investor optimism lifted Indian equities as signals of de-escalation in West Asia eased concerns over the US-Iran conflict. Falling Brent crude prices further supported the rally, reducing input costs for businesses sensitive to energy fluctuations. Markets had faced pressure earlier from geopolitical tensions, but Wednesday marked a turnaround, according to The Economic Times. The NSE Nifty and BSE Sensex both rose sharply in intraday trade, reflecting broad-based buying. However, profit-taking pared some advances toward the session's end, leaving indices higher but not at peak levels. Investors adopted a cautious stance, watching for further clarity on geopolitical developments. All sectoral indices closed in positive territory, underscoring the rally's pervasiveness. This rebound signals renewed confidence, though volatility persists amid shifting global signals.

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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 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.

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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.

Indian equity benchmarks Nifty 50 and Sensex crashed more than 3% on Thursday, their steepest single-day decline since June 2024, closing at 23,002.15 and 74,207.24 respectively. Escalating West Asia conflicts drove crude above $110 a barrel, stoking inflation fears, while HDFC Bank shares tumbled over 5% following chairman Atanu Chakraborty's resignation.

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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.

Global markets tumbled as US-Iran tensions and prolonged Israeli conflict drove oil prices higher. Asian shares and futures dipped, with investors preparing for extended fighting. The inflationary pressures have reduced expectations for central bank rate cuts.

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Following US and Israeli strikes on Iran that killed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and prompted Strait of Hormuz disruptions, oil prices rose nearly 8% amid ongoing tensions. Indian markets shed Rs 6.35 lakh crore on Tuesday, with the rupee weakening on supply fears. Globally, the dollar strengthened as a safe haven while the yen and euro weakened.

 

 

 

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