
India’s key stock indices moved up in Friday’s session.
Most sectoral indices were positive, while broader markets also stayed strong with midcap and smallcap stocks gaining nearly 1%.
The IT sector was the only major laggard. Wipro fell around 2.5% after reporting weak quarterly results and warning about slower demand from US banking clients.
Investor confidence improved after:
These developments reduced global uncertainty and supported markets.
Crude oil stayed below $100 per barrel, which is positive for India.
Lower oil prices help:
US markets ended higher overnight. Both S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite closed at record highs, boosting global market sentiment.
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Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) bought Indian equities worth ₹382 crore, supporting the rally.
At the same time, the Indian rupee strengthened against the US dollar due to foreign inflows and improving global sentiment.
The market rally was driven by easing geopolitical risks, falling crude prices, strong global cues, and fresh foreign buying.
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Published on: Apr 17, 2026, 12:59 PM IST

Kusum Kumari
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