Indian Markets Rally for Fourth Straight Session on Trade Deal Optimism
Indian stock markets extended gains for the fourth straight session, driven by optimism surrounding US-India trade deal negotiations and positive Bihar assembly election exit polls. The BSE Sensex closed at 84,466.51, up 595.19 points (0.71%), while the NSE Nifty ended at 25,875.80, gaining 180.85 points (0.70%). Asian Paints led Nifty50 gainers, surging 6.58%. The broader markets outperformed benchmarks, with Nifty Midcap 100 and Smallcap 100 indices rising 0.79% and 0.82% respectively. The Indian rupee marginally weakened against the US dollar, while gold prices increased by ₹500.

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Indian stock markets continued their upward trajectory on Wednesday, marking the fourth consecutive session of gains. The surge was primarily driven by optimism surrounding US-India trade deal negotiations and positive exit polls from the Bihar assembly elections.
Market Performance
The BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty both recorded significant gains:
| Index | Closing Points | Gain (Points) | Gain (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSE Sensex | 84,466.51 | 595.19 | 0.71 |
| NSE Nifty | 25,875.80 | 180.85 | 0.70 |
Top Gainers and Sector Performance
Asian Paints led the Nifty50 gainers with a remarkable jump of 6.58%, closing at ₹2,832.00. Adani Enterprises followed closely, rising 5.00% to ₹2,485.20. The IT sector also showed strong performance:
| Company | Gain (%) |
|---|---|
| Asian Paints | 6.58 |
| Adani Enterprises | 5.00 |
| Tech Mahindra | 3.48 |
| TCS | 2.56 |
Broader Market Performance
The broader markets outperformed the benchmark indices:
| Index | Gain (%) |
|---|---|
| Nifty Midcap 100 | 0.79 |
| Nifty Smallcap 100 | 0.82 |
Market breadth remained positive, with 2,509 advancing stocks against 1,701 declining on the BSE.
Currency and Commodity Update
- The Indian rupee weakened marginally by 0.06 paise, closing at 88.62 against the US dollar.
- Gold prices saw an increase of ₹500, closing near ₹1,24,450.
Market Outlook
Analysts anticipate continued positive momentum, supported by progress in trade negotiations and political stability. Key support levels for the indices are identified at 25,775 for Nifty and 84,300 for Sensex.
The ongoing rally in Indian markets reflects growing investor confidence in the country's economic prospects and political stability. However, investors should remain cautious and monitor global cues and domestic developments that may impact market sentiment in the coming sessions.



























