Why the Stock Market (NSE and BSE) is Rising: Sensex and Nifty Rise Nearly 1% on April 10, 2026

Indian stock markets traded higher on Friday afternoon after a brief pause in the rally. The BSE Sensex rose about 677 points to around 77,309, while the NSE Nifty 50 gained over 207 points to trade near 23,982.

Heavyweight Stocks Drive the Rally

The rise was mainly supported by gains in major index heavyweights such as ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, Reliance Industries, Axis Bank, Mahindra & Mahindra, Larsen & Toubro, State Bank of India, Bajaj Finance, Kotak Mahindra Bank, and Asian Paints. These stocks helped the market bounce back from the previous session’s fall.

Strong Buying Across Multiple Sectors

Buying interest was visible across many sectors. Banking and financial stocks performed strongly, with Nifty Bank and Nifty Financial Services rising sharply.

Other sectors like auto, realty, media, oil & gas, and consumer stocks also saw good gains. Broader markets were positive too, as midcap and smallcap indices moved higher.

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Global Factors Still in Focus

Investors are closely watching the outcome of US–Iran peace talks, as it could impact crude oil prices. Lower crude prices would benefit India, which imports a large portion of its energy needs.

Foreign investors continue to sell Indian equities and shift money to markets like South Korea and Taiwan, but this is seen as a short-term trend.

IT and Pharma Stocks Lag

Despite the broader rally, IT and pharma stocks remained under pressure and did not participate in the market gains.

Conclusion

The market’s rise shows improving investor confidence supported by strong buying in key sectors. However, global events and foreign investor flows will remain important factors for the market’s near-term direction.

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