Indian stock markets continued their upward trend for the third straight session. The BSE Sensex rose 800 points (1%) to 76,844, while the Nifty 50 gained around 230 points to cross 23,800.
The rally was supported by positive global trends and strong buying across sectors.
Most sectors traded in the green, except metals. Key gainers included IT, auto, and banking stocks.
Top performers in the Nifty pack included:
These stocks rose between 3% and 4%, showing strong investor interest.
The rally added more than ₹7.16 trillion to investors’ wealth in a single session.
The total market capitalisation of BSE-listed companies increased to around ₹440 trillion, up from ₹432.84 trillion in the previous session.
The Nifty IT index jumped over 4%, ending its recent losing streak.
Stocks like Coforge and Persistent Systems led the gains, rising up to 6%, supported by value buying after recent corrections.
Global oil benchmark Brent crude oil eased to around $101.9 per barrel, reducing concerns of a sharp spike.
Stable oil prices helped improve investor sentiment in the market.
Global markets provided strong support:
US markets also ended higher, boosting confidence among investors.
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The India VIX, which measures market fear, fell around 4% to 19, indicating reduced uncertainty and improving risk appetite.
The strong rally in Sensex and Nifty reflects improving sentiment driven by IT stock recovery, stable crude prices, and global market strength. However, investors may remain cautious as markets look for further direction from global events.
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Published on: Mar 18, 2026, 2:54 PM IST
Kusum Kumari
Kusum Kumari is a Content Writer with 4 years of experience in simplifying financial market concepts. Currently crafting insightful content at Angel One, She specialise in breaking down complex topics into easy-to-understand pieces, blending expertise in market fundamentals and technical analysis.
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