Sensex Surges Over 500 Points as RBI MPC Decision Approaches
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Mumbai, April 7 (NationPress) The Indian stock markets have marked an impressive fourth consecutive session of gains, buoyed by a surge in late buying activity that propelled the benchmark indices higher by the day's end.
The Nifty concluded the session with a 0.68% increase, gaining 155.40 points to finish at 23,123.65. In contrast, the Sensex climbed 0.69%, or 507.73 points, to end at 74,616.58.
“Looking forward, if this momentum continues, the index could approach the 23,500-23,600 resistance range, which is a crucial barrier due to significant Open Interest concentration and past swing highs,” noted an analyst.
“On the downside, 23,000 now serves as immediate support, followed by 22,800, while the 22,500–22,600 zone remains a robust base, supported by demand and Put Open Interest accumulation,” remarked a market expert.
Late-session buying contributed to the indices sustaining their positive positions, despite a cautious sentiment earlier in the day.
IT and metal stocks led the gains, with firms like Wipro, Hindalco Industries, Tata Consultancy Services, and HCLTech standing out as top performers on the Nifty.
Investors are keeping a close watch ahead of the Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee meeting, which will be revealed on Wednesday.
The central bank is generally anticipated to maintain the repo rate, but market participants are keenly observing its commentary for insights into future policy directions.
In the broader market context, performance appeared mixed. The Nifty MidCap index finished slightly higher by 0.20%, while the Nifty SmallCap index saw a slight decline, closing 0.06% lower.
Among sectoral indices, IT, realty, and metal stocks outperformed, showcasing sector-specific buying interest.
Conversely, the PSU banking sector experienced selling pressure, with the Nifty PSU Bank index being the most significant laggard of the trading session.
Analysts conveyed that the market sentiment remains cautiously optimistic, as investors navigate global uncertainties alongside domestic policy expectations.
“The rebound from lower levels indicates that the market continues to find support near essential zones, although the nature of the move suggests it was more tactical than structural,” stated an analyst.