After three straight sessions of decline, Indian equity markets bounced back on Monday, supported by strong cues from Asian peers and renewed buying from institutional investors. Both benchmark indices opened higher, signaling a positive shift in sentiment among traders and investors.
The BSE Sensex gained 267.74 points (0.32%) to reach 83,484.02, while the NSE Nifty 50 advanced 84.90 points (0.33%) to 25,577.20 during early trade. The rebound came as global markets steadied and fresh inflows from foreign and domestic institutional investors lifted overall optimism.
According to exchange data, Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) bought equities worth ₹4,581.34 crore on Friday, while Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) purchased shares worth ₹6,674.77 crore, outpacing foreign inflows. This collective buying helped offset the negative momentum seen in the previous week.
Among the Sensex’s top gainers were Asian Paints, Bharat Electronics, Larsen & Toubro, Titan, Reliance Industries, Tata Motors (Passenger Vehicles), Infosys, Bajaj Finserv, Axis Bank, Bajaj Finance, ITC, and Bharti Airtel. On the other hand, Trent Ltd., Power Grid, Mahindra & Mahindra, NTPC, State Bank of India, Adani Ports, and UltraTech Cement were among the laggards.
Analysts noted that the recovery was largely driven by positive sentiment across Asian markets. South Korea’s Kospi surged nearly 3%, Japan’s Nikkei 225 gained close to 1%, and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng rose around 0.47%. However, Shanghai’s Composite Index remained slightly lower, reflecting a mixed regional tone. Meanwhile, U.S. markets closed mostly higher on Friday, offering additional reassurance to investors.
Adding to the global market stability, crude oil prices from Brent rose 0.64% to $64.04 per barrel, easing concerns of energy price volatility that had previously pressured investor confidence.
On Friday, both benchmark indices had ended lower; the Sensex slipped 94.73 points to close at 83,216.28, while the Nifty fell 17.40 points to 25,492.30. The recent upturn marks a welcome break in the market’s downtrend and signals that investor sentiment remains resilient despite global uncertainties.
Overall, Monday’s early trade rebound suggests that Indian equities continue to draw strength from robust institutional activity and firm global cues. Market watchers
believe that if positive inflows and global stability persist, the Sensex and Nifty could sustain their upward trajectory in the sessions ahead.