How Did the Sensex and Nifty Close Near Record Highs?
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Key Takeaways
- Sensex closed at 85,609.51, up 1.21%.
- Nifty finished at 26,205.3, up 1.24%.
- Both indices reached near record highs.
- Strong buying across sectors drove the rally.
- Optimism about a potential truce between Russia and Ukraine boosts market confidence.
Mumbai, Nov 26 (NationPress) The Indian stock markets wrapped up near all-time highs on Wednesday, propelled by vigorous buying across various sectors.
The benchmark Sensex surged by 1,022.5 points, marking a 1.21 percent increase, closing at 85,609.51. Meanwhile, the Nifty soared 320.5 points, equating to a 1.24 percent rise, finishing at 26,205.3.
The Nifty achieved a robust close, surpassing the significant 26,200 mark for the very first time.
Market analysts noted, “The index established a full bullish Marubozu candle, indicating unwavering strength from the opening bell to the final tick, without facing substantial selling pressure.”
This clearly indicates the continuation of the upward trend with a higher-high structure throughout the trading session, they added.
“Should the index maintain its position above 26,000 as a solid support level, it stands well-equipped to challenge its all-time highs within the 26,277–26,350 range in the upcoming sessions,” analysts remarked.
Prominent stocks such as Bajaj Finance, Bajaj Finserv, Sun Pharma, and Tata Motors PV were among the top gainers on the Sensex.
In contrast, Bharti Airtel and Asian Paints were the only two stocks that experienced declines.
Every sectoral index concluded higher, showcasing robust overall market sentiment. The Nifty Metal led the charge with a 2.06 percent increase, followed closely by the Nifty Consumer Durables, which climbed 1.75 percent, and the Nifty Energy, which rose 1.74 percent.
The broader market also witnessed enthusiastic participation. The Nifty Midcap 100 index advanced by 1.27 percent, while the Nifty Smallcap 100 index ascended by 1.36 percent.
Domestic equities displayed remarkable gains, propelled by the festive “Santa Claus rally” observed in global markets, analysts noted.
This upward trajectory was supported by strong retail and domestic institutional investor (DII) inflows, while foreign institutional investor (FII) flows remained comparatively modest.
“Moreover, rising optimism regarding a potential truce between Russia and Ukraine is boosting risk appetite, fostering a positive outlook for the forthcoming year,” analysts stated.