Stock markets made a sharp recovery on Monday, reversing early losses and turning positive by the afternoon session. The Sensex rose over 600 points to trade around 73,934, while the Nifty 50 climbed to 22,916, up nearly 202 points or 0.89% as of around 2:30 PM.
This comes after a weak start to the day, where markets were under pressure due to global tensions. The recovery signals that investor sentiment remains highly sensitive to global news, especially around the Iran conflict and oil prices.
The Sensex opened at 73,477 and fell to a low of 72,728 during the day. This means the index dropped nearly 750 points from its opening level before bouncing back.
Similarly, the Nifty fell to an intraday low of 22,542 before recovering to above 22,900. This marks a sharp swing of nearly 370 points.
Such a move shows that markets are currently volatile and reacting quickly to any positive or negative news.
CEASEFIRE HOPES LIFT SENTIMENT
The biggest trigger for the recovery was news of a possible Iran-US ceasefire framework.
Reports suggested that talks are underway to ease tensions and possibly reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global oil supply.
This eased fears of further escalation in the conflict, which had been a major concern for investors. Even though there is no official confirmation yet, the possibility of a ceasefire was enough to push markets higher.
OIL PRICES COOL OFF
Oil prices, which had surged earlier, showed some cooling.
Brent crude was trading near $108, down around 0.83%, while WTI crude was at about $109.63, down 1.71%.
This is positive for India because the country imports a large part of its oil needs. Lower oil prices help reduce inflation pressure and improve overall market sentiment.
The fall in oil prices came after ceasefire-related reports, which suggested that supply disruptions may ease.
BROAD-BASED BUYING ACROSS SECTORS
The recovery was supported by buying across several sectors.
Top gainers included stocks like Trent, Titan, Axis Bank, L&T, UltraTech Cement and Bajaj Finance, which rose between 2% and 7%.
Banking and financial stocks saw strong interest, along with consumer and infrastructure names.
However, not all stocks participated in the rally. Reliance Industries was a key laggard, falling around 3.5%, which limited the overall gains.
The broader market trend was positive, with most stocks trading in the green. This indicates that the rally was not limited to a few heavyweights but was more widespread.
At the same time, volatility remains high. The sharp fall in the morning followed by a strong recovery shows that markets are still nervous.
Foreign investor selling also remains a concern, as sustained outflows have been weighing on sentiment in recent weeks.
WHAT SHOULD INVESTORS WATCH NEXT
Markets are likely to remain sensitive to global developments in the coming days.
Key triggers to watch include:
- Any official confirmation on Iran-US ceasefire
- Movement in crude oil prices
- Trends in foreign investor flows
For now, today’s move appears to be a relief rally driven by positive news flow rather than a clear trend change.
