Sensex and Nifty Surge for Third Day: Top Gainers and Losers Explained

Indian benchmark indices continued their strong bullish momentum on Tuesday, marking the third consecutive session of gains. Driven by easing crude oil prices and positive global cues, the Sensex and Nifty climbed significantly, reflecting renewed investor confidence in the domestic markets.

Market Performance: Sensex and Nifty Hit New Milestones

The BSE Sensex recorded a sharp rise of 544.15 points, or 0.71 per cent, to settle at 76,808.48, having touched an intraday high of 76,846.74. Similarly, the NSE Nifty 50 rose by 135.25 points, or 0.57 per cent, to end at 23,989.15.

This rally marks a significant three-day streak where the Sensex has surged by a total of 2,975.93 points (4%) and the Nifty has advanced by 827.55 points (3.57%). The broader market also showed strength, with the BSE MidCap Select index rising 0.64 per cent and the SmallCap Select index gaining 0.59 per cent.

IT and Energy Sectors Lead the Rally

The upward movement was primarily supported by the IT, Realty, and FMCG sectors. A standout performer was HCL Tech, which emerged as the top gainer on both the Sensex and Nifty lists, rising 3.55% to reach Rs 1,159. This surge followed the company's announcement of a Rs 1,427 crore investment for a 10.46% stake in Sarvam AI.

Other significant gainers included:

Sectoral indices such as Realty (+2.27%) and Focused IT (+1.72%) showed robust buying interest, while the Energy and Oil & Gas sectors also moved upward.

Metals and Auto Stocks Face Pressure

Despite the broad-based rally, certain sectors acted as laggards. The Metal, Commodities, and Auto sectors faced selling pressure. Hindalco was one of the biggest losers, dropping 3.11% to close at Rs 982.40. JSW Steel also saw a decline of 1.72%. In the auto space, Maruti Suzuki and Eicher Motors both ended the session in the red.

Global Drivers: US-Iran Peace Deal and FII Inflows

Two major macroeconomic factors fueled the market's optimism. First, the reported agreement between the US and Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz eased fears of energy supply disruptions. This led to a 2% decline in Brent crude, which traded at $81.45 per barrel.

Second, Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) returned to the Indian market as net buyers, purchasing equities worth Rs 200.05 crore. This influx of foreign capital, combined with positive performance in US markets—where the Nasdaq surged 3.07%—provided a strong tailwind for domestic traders.

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