Indian benchmark indices, Nifty 50 and Sensex, are likely to extend their gains on Wednesday, supported by favourable global cues and improving investor sentiment.
Markets are expected to take direction from developments in West Asia, global equity trends, currency movements and commodity prices, particularly crude oil.
In the previous trading session on 24 March 2026, domestic markets ended on a strong note. The Nifty 50 surged 399.75 points, or 1.78%, to close at 22,912.40, while the Sensex rallied 1,372.06 points, or 1.89%, to settle at 74,068.45.
Gift Nifty was trading around the 23,157 mark in early trade, up by 211 points or 0.92%, indicating a likely gap-up opening for Indian equity markets.
Early trends suggest that the Nifty could open in the range of 23,100–23,200, reflecting continued bullish momentum following the previous session’s rally.
Equity markets across the Asia-Pacific region opened on a positive note on Wednesday, mirroring optimism in global markets.
Japan’s Nikkei 225 and Topix indices gained over 2%, while South Korea’s Kospi rose around 2.5% and the Kosdaq added approximately 1.5%.
Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 was also trading more than 1% higher in early deals, indicating broad-based strength in the region.
Investor sentiment improved after comments from US President Donald Trump suggested the possibility of renewed talks between the United States and Iran.
Trump indicated that discussions were underway and hinted that Iran may be open to an agreement. He also mentioned pausing earlier plans targeting Iran’s energy sector, which contributed to a more optimistic global outlook.
However, Iranian authorities have denied any direct negotiations, keeping some uncertainty intact in the market.
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Crude oil prices witnessed a sharp decline in early trading, further supporting equity markets.
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude fell more than 5% to around $87.50 per barrel, while Brent crude dropped nearly 6% to trade near $98.21 per barrel. The fall was driven by easing geopolitical tensions and rising US crude inventories.
US equity markets closed lower in the previous session, reflecting cautious investor sentiment.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 84.41 points, or 0.18%, to 46,124.06. The S&P 500 slipped 0.37% to 6,556.37, while the Nasdaq Composite fell 0.84% to end at 21,761.89.
The US Dollar Index edged lower by 0.16% to 99.10, indicating slight weakness in the dollar against major global currencies.
Meanwhile, the Indian rupee depreciated 0.12% to close at 93.87 against the US dollar.
Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) remained net sellers, offloading equities worth ₹8,010 crore on 24 March. However, domestic institutional investors (DIIs) provided support, purchasing shares worth ₹5,867 crore during the session.
Indian markets are poised for a strong start, supported by positive global cues, easing crude oil prices and optimism surrounding geopolitical developments. However, lingering uncertainties around global negotiations and institutional flows may keep volatility elevated in the near term.
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Published on: Mar 25, 2026, 7:45 AM IST
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