Sensex Snaps Losing Streak, Rises 398 Points as Global Tensions Ease

Indian equity markets staged a strong recovery on Thursday, snapping a three-day losing streak as easing geopolitical tensions and supportive global cues revived investor confidence.

The BSE Sensex closed at 82,307, gaining nearly 398 points, while the NSE Nifty50 settled just shy of the 25,300 mark. The rally followed positive signals from global markets after US President Donald Trump said fresh tariffs on the European Union would be delayed, alongside optimistic comments on future trade engagement with India.

Buying interest was broad-based. Heavyweights such as Adani Ports, SBI, BEL and Tata Steel led the gains on the Sensex, while only a handful of stocks, including Titan and Maruti Suzuki, ended in the red. Sectorally, PSU banks and media stocks outperformed, each rising more than 2 per cent, reflecting renewed risk appetite.

The broader market also participated in the rebound. The Nifty Midcap 100 advanced over 1.3 per cent, while small-cap stocks gained nearly 1 per cent, indicating improving sentiment beyond frontline indices.

Market participants, however, remained cautious despite the bounce. Continued foreign investor outflows, a weak rupee and mixed early corporate earnings have kept valuations under scrutiny. Analysts noted that while the Nifty has reclaimed its 200-day moving average, sustained upside will depend on upcoming global cues, including US economic data and central bank decisions.

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With domestic demand expectations still intact and earnings season unfolding, investors are likely to remain selective, focusing on quality balance sheets and earnings visibility in the sessions ahead.