Stock Market Soars: Sensex Rallies Nearly 2,950 Points Amid Ceasefire News
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Mumbai, April 8 (NationPress) The Indian stock market witnessed a remarkable uptrend, marking its fifth consecutive session of growth, with both the Nifty and Sensex achieving substantial increases.
This surge was fueled by a reduction in global tensions and consistent domestic policy signals.
The Nifty concluded the day with an impressive rise of 3.78 percent, adding 873.70 points to finish at 23,997.35. Simultaneously, the Sensex soared by 3.95 percent, climbing 2,946.32 points to settle at 77,562.90.
Experts analyzing the Nifty's technical outlook indicated that the 23,700–23,600 range serves as crucial immediate support.
“A dip below this range could prompt profit-taking. Conversely, a significant breakout past the 24,500 resistance level is required to affirm the ongoing uptrend and unlock further growth potential,” stated one analyst.
Investor confidence saw a notable boost as geopolitical uncertainties showed signs of alleviation and the central bank upheld its policy stability.
Key contributors to the Nifty's performance included Shriram Finance, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, and Adani Enterprises, all of which experienced robust buying interest.
The broader market also benefitted from this rally. The Nifty MidCap index rose by 4.03 percent, while the Nifty SmallCap index increased by 4.39 percent.
Sector-wise, the Nifty Realty and Nifty Auto indices led the charge, showcasing strong performances in the real estate and automobile sectors.
In contrast, the Nifty IT index trailed behind, achieving the least gains among sectors.
On the domestic front, the Reserve Bank of India played a stabilizing role by holding key interest rates steady during its April monetary policy review.
The Monetary Policy Committee decided to maintain the benchmark repo rate at 5.25 percent and continued its neutral policy stance.
The Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) rate and the Standing Deposit Facility (SDF) rate were also kept unchanged at 5 percent and 5.5 percent, respectively.
Global developments further bolstered market sentiment, particularly after President Donald Trump announced a temporary halt to a planned U.S. attack on Iran’s infrastructure for two weeks.
Analysts suggested that a combination of favorable domestic policies and enhancing global conditions played a significant role in driving the strong rally in Indian equity markets.