Closing Bell: Market sinks on ceasefire worries; Nifty below 23,800, Sensex tanks 950 pts

On the sectoral front, oil & gas, PSU Bank, Infra, Consumer Durables, and Private Bank shed between 0.4-2%, while metal, power, pharma added 0.5-1%. L&T, Interglobe Aviation, HDFC Bank, Shriram Finance, Jio Financial are among biggest losers on the Nifty, while gainers included Dr Reddy's Labs, Hindalco, Bajaj Auto, Bharat Electronics, ONGC. Nifty Midcap and Smallcap ended on a flat note.

Daily Voice: RBI seen pivoting to a more dovish stance to support growth; window for rate cuts still wide open, says Samvitti Capital's Prabhakar Kudva

According to Samvitti Capital's Prabhakar Kudva, Q4FY26 and Q1FY27 may see a marginal impact on account of higher crude prices in March and April, particularly for crude-sensitive sectors, but things should largely normalise by Q2.

Trading Plan: Can Nifty 50, Bank Nifty take a small breather after 5-day winning streak?

The Nifty 50 needs a decisive close above the psychological 24,000 zone for a move toward the 24,300–24,500 levels. However, the 23,900–23,800 range is expected to be immediate key support.

Trade Setup for April 9: Top 15 things to know before the opening bell

After a stellar run, the Nifty 50 may see some consolidation before getting ready for the next leg of the upmove toward the 24,300–24,500 zone. However, 23,800 is likely to act as support in the upcoming sessions, experts said.

Markets could hit all-time high near Diwali after 18-month correction: Dhiraj Relli, HDFC Securities

HDFC Securities CEO Dhiraj Relli expects Indian markets to reclaim all-time highs this financial year, driven by moderating valuation premiums, steady earnings growth, and renewed investor interest.

Investors wealth soar Rs 17 lakh crore as US-Iran ceasefire lifts market sentiment

Rate-sensitive sectors recorded the biggest gains, with Nifty Realty at the top with a 6.75 percent surge, followed by Nifty Auto (6.69 percent) and Bank Nifty (5.67 percent).

Technical View: Nifty sees biggest single-day rally since May 2025 after ceasefire; 24,300 key for further gains; Bank Nifty targets 56,300 as VIX drops over 20%

The next immediate crucial resistance zone for the Nifty 50 is seen at 24,200–24,300, followed by 24,500, and 24,800 being a critical hurdle. However, 23,800 is going to be a support level, according to experts.

Taking Stock: Markets rally for 5th straight day; Sensex, Nifty soar 4% on ceasefire deal

Nearly 100 stocks touched their 52-week high on the BSE, including Adani Energy, Titan Company, ABB India, Natco Pharma, SAIL, Anand Rathi, Aurobindo Pharma, Godawari Power, Granules India, CCL Products, among others.

Iran-US Ceasefire ignites momentum | RBI policy powers financial stocks | Bank Nifty surges over 5%

Indian markets closed sharply higher in a strong risk-on session, driven by positive global and domestic cues. Sentiment got a major boost after an Iran–US ceasefire eased geopolitical tensions, triggering a decline in crude oil prices and lifting investor confidence. On the domestic front, the Reserve Bank of India’s policy stance further supported the rally, with signals of stability and adequate liquidity encouraging buying in rate-sensitive sectors. Financial stocks led from the front, pushing Bank Nifty up more than 5.5%, while benchmark indices posted robust gains. The rally was broad-based, with all sectoral indices ending in the green and mid- and small-cap stocks outperforming. The rupee also strengthened, reflecting improved macro sentiment and lower volatility.

Sensex, Nifty surge on Iran-US ceasefire: What should investors do?

Markets surged over 3% on global relief cues. Here’s what the rally means for investors now.

RBI Policy: Bet on these 10 rate-sensitive stocks as MPC keeps rate unchanged

Moneycontrol collated top 10 rate-sensitive stocks from experts to accumulate after the RBI policy decision.

Sensex jumps 4%, best in 5 years, Nifty ends near 24,000; US-Iran ceasefire among key factors behind rally

The market capitalisation of BSE-listed companies jumped more than Rs 16 lakh crore to Rs 445.57 lakh crore from Tuesday's Rs 429.26 lakh crore.

Earnings Preview: A quarter caught in the crossfire

Corporate India’s Q4 FY26 earnings season arrives with modest 6% Nifty growth after a brutal quarter of war, crude shocks and rupee stress — but a fresh West Asia ceasefire now offers early relief for the road ahead.

First Tick: Top global cues to watch in today’s trade

Oil prices dived on Wednesday after a two-week ceasefire in the Middle East spurred a relief rally as investors cheered the possible resumption of oil and gas flowing through the Strait of Hormuz.

Closing Bell: Market cheers US-Iran ceasefire; Sensex zooms 2,946 pts, Nifty at 24,000

Shriram Finance, Adani Enterprises, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, Interglobe Aviation and Eicher Motors were among biggest gainers on the Nifty, while losers included Coal India, Tech Mahindra, Nestle India, Wipro, ONGC. Nifty Midcap and Smallcap indices added 4% each. All the sectoral indices ended in the green with Auto and Realty rose more than 6 percent, while consumer durables, oil & gas, telecom, infra, PSU Bank, Private Bank advanced 3-5 percent.

Daily Voice: Focus on bottom-up stock selection in six sectors as valuations reset; RBI rate pause in FY27 may be short-lived, says Anil Rego of Right Horizons

Near-term elevated levels in crude oil are likely, but a sustained move significantly above the $90–100 a barrel range would require prolonged and deeper disruptions, said Anil Rego of Right Horizons PMS.

Trading Plan: Will Nifty 50, Bank Nifty extend gains to a fifth session after Trump’s two-week Iran ceasefire move?

If the positive scenario plays out, the upward journey toward 23,400–23,500 cannot be ruled out, and sustaining above this zone could trigger a sharp rally. However, 23,000 is likely to act as immediate support, followed by the crucial 22,700 level.

Trade Setup for April 8: Top 15 things to know before the opening bell amid US-Israel-Iran war

Rising further and sustaining above the 23,300–23,400–23,500 levels is crucial for the Nifty to move toward the psychological 24,000 zone. However, immediate support is seen at 22,700.

Technical View: Analysts urge caution amid Middle East tensions; Nifty eyes 23,500 on clearing next resistance

Analysts said resistance is placed at 23,200, and a decisive move above this level could trigger the next leg of the rally towards 23,500–23,800.

Taking Stock: Markets rally for 4th straight day; Sensex surges 509 pts, Nifty above 23,100

Biggest Nifty gainers were Wipro, Hindalco Industries, HCL Technologies, TCS, Infosys, while losers included Dr Reddy's Laboratories, Adani Enterprises, Interglobe Aviatoion, Apollo Hospitals, M&M.

Mkt trades range-bound | RBI likely to leave rates unchanged tomorrow | Trump Iran Deadline Ahead

Market trades range-bound | RBI likely to leave rates unchanged tomorrow | Trump Iran Deadline Ahead Infosys, TCS and Airtel were the top gainers. Nine out of 15 sectoral indices compiled by the NSE declined, led by the NSE Nifty PSU Bank index’s 1.7% fall. The NSE Nifty IT index was the top sectoral gainer, up 2.2%. Crude dipped below $110. The Nifty fell over 100 points to 22,900, while the Nifty Bank index was also down. Max Health, Eternal and IndiGo were among the top laggards. At the close, both benchmark indices pared early losses.

Sensex settles 500 pts higher, Nifty ends above 23,100: Sharp buying in IT shares among key factors behind market extending gains

Sensex, Nifty rebounded after declining in early trade, aided by a drop in crude oil prices and gains in global equities. Buying in IT shares supported the upmove.

Market correction creates long-term opportunity; Nifty valuations attractive, says Prashant Jain's 3P Fund

3P Investment Managers noted that the sharp fall in the Nifty, along with a prolonged 18-month time correction, has reduced valuations by about 21 percent from peak levels.

Global Markets Rise Despite War Fears | Oil Hits $110, Nifty Faces 23000 Resistance | Opening Bell

Global markets edged higher even as U.S.-Iran tensions pushed oil prices near $110. Will rising crude and geopolitical risks cap Nifty’s rally near 23,000? Here’s what investors should watch next.

First Tick: Top global cues to watch in today’s trade

Oil prices extended gains on Tuesday as Trump heightened his rhetoric against Iran, threatening stronger action if the country fails to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil transit chokepoint.