The benchmark Indian equity indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are expected to open sharply higher on Wednesday, tracking strong global cues and improving investor sentiment.
Markets are witnessing renewed optimism following indications that geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, particularly the Iran conflict, may ease in the near term.
Gift Nifty was trading at 22,809.5 in early trade, up 377 points or 1.68%, after touching a high of 22,927.5. The sharp rise indicates a likely gap-up start for domestic markets.
Earlier indications also showed Gift Nifty gaining nearly 470 points, reflecting strong bullish sentiment among global investors.
In the previous trading session on March 30, 2026, Indian equities ended sharply lower. The Nifty 50 declined 488 points, or 2.14%, to close at 22,331, while the Sensex dropped 1,635.67 points, or 2.22%, to settle at 71,947.
The decline was driven by weak global cues and heightened geopolitical uncertainty, which had weighed on investor confidence.
Global equities witnessed a strong rebound as hopes of a potential resolution to the Iran conflict boosted risk appetite. Investors reacted positively to signs that the prolonged tensions could de-escalate.
US markets ended significantly higher, with the Dow Jones, Nasdaq and S&P 500 gaining nearly 3% each, reflecting improved sentiment across global financial markets.
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Asian markets followed Wall Street’s rally, with key indices posting strong gains. Japan’s Nikkei and South Korea’s Kospi surged more than 4% each in early Wednesday trading.
The broad-based rally across Asia is likely to provide further support to Indian equities at the opening bell.
Crude oil prices continued to trade above the $100 per barrel mark, with both Brent and WTI crude maintaining strong levels. Elevated oil prices remain a key factor for market participants, given their impact on inflation and macroeconomic stability.
Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) remained net sellers, offloading equities worth ₹10,572.59 crore in the previous session, indicating cautious positioning despite global optimism.
Meanwhile, the US Dollar Index edged lower by 0.18% to 99.70, offering mild support to emerging market currencies, including the Indian rupee.
Indian markets are poised for a strong start, supported by a global equity rally and improving geopolitical sentiment. However, elevated crude oil prices and continued FII outflows may keep volatility in check as investors assess the sustainability of the ongoing uptrend.
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Published on: Apr 1, 2026, 7:44 AM IST
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