Closing Bell: Sensex Gains 173 Points, Nifty Holds 25,700 – Is IT Leading the Next Rally?

Market Comeback – Just a Bounce or the Start of Something Bigger?”

Indian equity markets staged a smart recovery on Tuesday after a weak start. The Sensex settled 173 points higher, while the Nifty closed above the 25,700 mark, reversing early losses triggered by weakness in metal and auto stocks.

📊 Market Highlights

• Sensex: +173 points at close

• Nifty 50: Above 25,700

• Top Gainers: ITC and BEL (up 2% each)

The session saw a clear shift in leadership, with IT stocks emerging as the top-performing sector.

💻 Sectoral Trend – Risk-On Mood?

• IT Sector: Strong buying interest, leading the rally

• Financials & Banks: Under pressure, consolidation phase

• Metals & Auto: Dragged in early trade

• FMCG, Healthcare & Chemicals: Steady, defensive positioning

The broader tone remains mixed but constructive, with investors rotating toward technology and select mid-cap stocks.

🌍 Global & Commodity Cues

• US futures slipped:

  • S&P 500 futures down 0.4%

  • Nasdaq 100 futures down 0.8%

• Asian and Emerging Market indices were largely unchanged

• Gold & Silver futures fell up to 2.5% on MCX, amid a firmer dollar and thin trading volumes

🎯 What’s the Outlook?

The market’s ability to recover from a weak opening signals resilience. However, with global cues mixed and financial stocks under pressure, the next move will likely depend on whether IT momentum sustains.

🔥 The Big Question:

Will Nifty push toward 26,000 next – or will global weakness cap the upside?