Sensex and Nifty Rise for Fourth Day Amid Softer Crude Oil Prices

Indian benchmark equity indices continued their winning streak on Wednesday, closing higher for the fourth consecutive session. The rally was primarily driven by easing geopolitical tensions and a decline in global crude oil prices, which boosted investor confidence across the board.

Market Performance: Sensex and Nifty Close in Green

The BSE Sensex recorded a gain of 347.14 points, or 0.45%, to finish the day at 77,155.62. During intraday trading, the index showed strength, climbing as much as 410.51 points to touch a high of 77,218.99.

Similarly, the NSE Nifty50 gained 96.55 points, or 0.40%, settling at 24,085.70. The Nifty reached an intraday peak of 24,108.20, reflecting steady buying interest throughout the session. This upward movement follows a strong Tuesday where the Sensex had rallied by 544.15 points.

Geopolitical Factors and Crude Oil Impact

A significant catalyst for the positive sentiment was the softening of Brent crude prices, which traded around USD 79.10 per barrel. According to Vinod Nair, Head of Research at Geojit Investments Limited, the decline in oil prices is linked to easing geopolitical tensions, specifically following a US-Iran peace deal and reduced concerns around the Strait of Hormuz.

While the domestic sentiment remained buoyant, the broader market context showed mixed signals. Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) remained cautious, selling equities worth Rs 749.18 crore on Tuesday. In the global arena, Asian markets like Japan's Nikkei 225 and China's Shanghai Composite ended higher, providing a supportive backdrop for Indian equities.

The retail and manufacturing sectors saw significant movement. Trent emerged as a massive standout, leading the charts with a 7.08% surge in both the Sensex and Nifty50 lists. Defense and metal stocks also performed well, with BEL rising 3.02% and Tata Steel gaining 1.54%.

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In the Sensex, while Trent and BEL led the charge, the index faced pressure from the financial and auto sectors. Bajaj Finserv (-1.28%) and Axis Bank (-1.09%) were among the notable losers, alongside Maruti Suzuki (-0.45%).

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