The BSE Sensex opened the week on a strong note, climbing 266.74 points or 0.33% to reach 80,768.73 in early Monday trade. A confluence of global and domestic factors including sustained foreign institutional investor (FII) interest, a sharp decline in crude oil prices, and supportive trends from the US markets powered the benchmark index upward.
Foreign Institutional Investors have resumed their buying spree in Indian equities. On Friday alone, FIIs purchased shares worth ₹2,769.81 crore. This uptick follows a positive trend reversal in April, during which foreign investors pumped ₹4,223 crore into the Indian equity market their first net inflow in three months.
Prior to this, India witnessed consistent outflows: ₹3,973 crore in March, ₹34,574 crore in February, and a massive ₹78,027 crore in January.
This renewed foreign interest reflects confidence in India’s macroeconomic stability and growth prospects, especially amid favourable global cues.
Global crude oil prices tumbled on supply glut concerns after OPEC+ announced increased output, even as demand shows signs of weakness. Brent crude plunged as much as 4.6% toward $58 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate hovered near $56.
For India a major oil importer the price drop offers relief on the inflation and trade deficit fronts, contributing to the positive sentiment in equity markets.
Among the top gainers boosting the index:
However, the rally was tempered by a few notable laggards:
With robust FII participation, easing crude prices, and positive cues from global peers, investor sentiment remains upbeat. The market is likely to continue reacting positively to macroeconomic developments and corporate earnings over the coming days.
That said, volatility could resurface depending on global geopolitical events, central bank commentary, and crude oil inventory data.
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Published on: May 5, 2025, 12:14 PM IST
Neha Dubey
Neha Dubey is a Content Analyst with 3 years of experience in financial journalism, having written for a leading newswire agency and multiple newspapers. At Angel One, she creates daily content on finance and the economy. Neha holds a degree in Economics and a Master’s in Journalism.
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