Sensex Rebounds 400 Points, Nifty Tops 25,600 – Relief Rally or Temporary Bounce?

Indian equity markets bounced back sharply after Thursday’s heavy selloff, with benchmark indices recovering amid volatile trade.

The Sensex surged over 400 points, while the Nifty climbed above 25,600, indicating a recovery attempt after snapping a three-day winning streak in the previous session.

📊 Market Recap: Previous Session Weakness

On Thursday, markets ended sharply lower due to escalating US–Iran tensions, which triggered broad-based selling.

• Nifty: Closed at 25,454.35 (–1.41%)

• Sensex: Settled at 82,498.14

• India VIX: Jumped 10.12% to 13.46

Auto, financial, IT, and consumer stocks led the decline.

🔎 Today’s Market Action

Markets opened flat but witnessed high volatility, swinging between gains and losses. Weakness in IT stocks capped the overall upside.

🔼 Key Movers:

• Titan: Up around 1%, supporting the index

🔽 Under Pressure:

• Infosys: Down nearly 2%, reflecting continued IT sector weakness

The rebound suggests selective buying in large-cap stocks after the recent correction.

🌍 Global Market Cues

Global markets offered mixed signals:

• S&P 500 futures: +0.2%

• Euro Stoxx 50 futures: +0.3%

• Japan’s Topix: –1.4%

• Hang Seng: –0.8%

• Australia’s ASX 200: Flat

While US and European futures showed mild strength, Asian markets remained cautious.

🎯 Market Outlook

The sharp rebound indicates resilience, but volatility remains elevated. Continued weakness in IT could limit further upside unless broader sector participation improves.

Key Levels to Watch:

• Nifty Support: 25,400

• Resistance: 25,800–26,000

Investors should remain cautious and focus on stock-specific opportunities rather than aggressive index positions.

⚠ Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice.