New Delhi– Indian equity markets surged on Monday, marking their strongest single-day rally in four years, as easing geopolitical tensions and favorable global cues triggered a powerful wave of investor optimism. The Sensex and Nifty soared nearly 4 percent, adding more than ₹16 lakh crore to investor wealth in just one trading session.
The benchmark BSE Sensex skyrocketed 2,975.43 points, or 3.74 percent, to close at 82,429.90, while the NSE Nifty jumped 916.70 points, or 3.82 percent, to settle at 24,924.70. This marks the second-largest percentage gain for both indices since February 1, 2021, when they surged over 4.7 percent following the Union Budget.
The market rally was fueled by a confluence of positive developments, including a ceasefire understanding between India and Pakistan, renewed optimism over U.S.-China trade negotiations, and reports of peace talks between Russia and Ukraine. The easing of global tensions significantly boosted risk appetite among investors, sending markets into a broad-based rally.
All sectoral indices ended in the green, signaling a sweeping rebound across industries. The Nifty IT and Nifty Realty indices led the charge, climbing 6 percent and 7 percent respectively. Midcap and smallcap stocks also outperformed, both gaining 4.1 percent, reflecting widespread investor confidence.
Even the Nifty Pharma index, which opened in the red after U.S. President Donald Trump’s remarks about slashing drug prices by up to 80 percent, recovered to end 0.15 percent higher—underscoring the market’s resilience.
The total market capitalization of companies listed on the BSE jumped from ₹416.52 lakh crore to ₹432.47 lakh crore, reflecting a stunning ₹16 lakh crore increase in investor wealth.
“The week began on a strong note, thanks to supportive domestic and global cues,” said Ajit Mishra, Senior Vice President of Research at Religare Broking Ltd. “All major sectors participated in the rally, with IT, real estate, and metals among the top performers. The broader markets mirrored this momentum, each advancing close to 4 percent.”
The India VIX, a key measure of market volatility, fell sharply, signaling growing investor confidence amid reduced geopolitical uncertainty and progress in international trade discussions.
From a technical standpoint, the Nifty’s breakout above its recent swing high of 24,857 indicates the continuation of an upward trend following a three-week consolidation. Analysts now expect the index to move toward the 25,200 level, with strong support seen in the 24,400–24,600 range on any pullback.
Monday’s rally not only reflected a strong start to the week but also reaffirmed investor optimism in India’s economic resilience and global diplomatic progress. (Source: IANS)
