Indian equity markets ended sharply higher on Wednesday, supported by positive global cues, easing geopolitical tensions, and a decline in crude oil prices. The BSE Sensex surged 1,186.77 points, or 1.65%, to close at 73,134.32, while the NSE Nifty 50 rose 348 points, or 1.56%, to settle at 22,679.40.
Sectoral indices ended largely in the green, led by strong gains in PSU banks and media stocks.
| Sector Index | Change (%) |
| Nifty PSU Bank | 3.70% |
| Nifty Media | 3.69% |
| Nifty Chemicals | 3.41% |
| Nifty MSCI Financial Services | 3.27% |
| Nifty MSCI IT Tech | 2.96% |
However, defensive sectors lagged behind, with Nifty Pharma and Nifty Healthcare declining 0.99% and 1.02%, respectively, as investors rotated into high-beta segments.
| Stock Name | LTP (₹) | Change (%) |
| Trent | 3,521.90 | 6.86% |
| InterGlobe Aviation (IndiGo) | 4,183.00 | 6.07% |
| Adani Ports | 1,386.50 | 5.63% |
| Bharat Electronics | 420.00 | 4.83% |
| Adani Enterprises | 1,841.90 | 4.72% |
| Stock Name | LTP (₹) | Change (%) |
| Dr Reddy’s Laboratories | 1,207.50 | -3.78% |
| HDFC Life | 572.15 | -3.12% |
| Cipla | 1,199.70 | -2.00% |
| Apollo Hospitals | 7,304.50 | -1.54% |
| Sun Pharma | 1,730.90 | -1.50% |
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The sharp rally in benchmark indices signals a return of risk appetite among investors, supported by favourable global trends and easing macro pressures. While cyclical and high-beta sectors led the gains, selective weakness in defensives suggests ongoing sector rotation.
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Published on: Apr 1, 2026, 4:24 PM IST
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