Are Indian Stock Markets Rising Thanks to the Global Tech Boom?
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Key Takeaways
- Indian markets opened higher driven by global tech gains.
- Sensex rose by 161 points, while Nifty increased by 58 points.
- Immediate resistance for Nifty at 26,150.
- Strong buying interest in large-cap stocks.
- Positive sentiment backed by foreign investments.
Mumbai, Nov 20 (NationPress) The Indian stock markets commenced trading on an optimistic note on Thursday, buoyed by a resurgence in global technology stocks.
During the initial trading session, the Sensex climbed by 161 points, reflecting a 0.19 percent increase, reaching approximately 85,347. Similarly, the Nifty advanced by 58 points, or 0.22 percent, hitting 26,110.
Experts analyzing the Nifty’s technical perspective indicated that immediate resistance levels are set at 26,150 and 26,200, while the 25,900–25,950 zone is anticipated to serve as a strong support area, making it a preferred accumulation zone for long-term investors.
A number of large-cap stocks experienced substantial buying interest, including Axis Bank, Adani Ports, M&M, Bajaj Finance, Hindustan Unilever, Adani Enterprises, and Power Grid, all gaining up to 1.5 percent.
On a sectoral basis, Nifty Metal and Nifty Auto both increased by 0.3 percent, alongside Nifty FMCG which saw a 0.2 percent rise.
In contrast, the Nifty IT and Nifty Bank indices experienced slight declines during the early trading hours.
The overall market sentiment improved after Nvidia, a leading AI company, announced robust quarterly results that surpassed Wall Street projections for both revenue and profit.
This led to significant gains across major Asian markets, with increases of up to 4 percent, while US indices also closed higher, ranging from 0.1 percent to 0.6 percent.
The prevailing bullish momentum in the market is expected to continue, supported by favorable triggers.
Market analysts stated, "The fundamental landscape is shifting from a scenario of ‘strong macros but weak micros’ earlier this year to one characterized by ‘strong macros and improving micros.’"
They further noted, "This positive sentiment is reinforced by a shift in perspective from leading global banks towards India, as they now view the country as fairly valued and appealing, given its resilient economy and enhancing corporate earnings."
Meanwhile, investment flows have turned supportive, with foreign institutional investors (FIIs) recording net acquisitions of Rs 1,580 crore on November 19, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) contributed Rs 1,360 crore.