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Indian markets surged on Thursday, with Sensex climbing 1,436 points to 79,943.71 and Nifty rising 445 points to 24,188.65, driven by financial, auto, and IT stocks ahead of the upcoming earnings season.
The Indian stock market closed in the green on Monday, breaking a five-session losing streak. Strong gains in heavyweight financial and metal stocks, coupled with positive cues from regional markets after subdued U.S. inflation data, lifted the benchmarks higher.
Indian equity indices Sensex and Nifty50 registered their steepest drop in two months due to profit booking and weak Asian markets, breaking below key support levels. Analysts highlight potential further weakness with key support at 25,750 and resistance at 26,000. The bearish sentiment affected both major and smaller stocks.
Indian equity indices closed lower as investors booked profits after record highs, though the Nifty and Sensex maintained weekly gains, indicating strong market sentiment.
A long bullish candle appeared on the Nifty daily chart, signaling a decisive breakout above the 26,000 level after a period of consolidation. The daily chart shows positive patterns, including higher highs and lows, indicating strong upward momentum with minimal downward corrections.
Indian indices hit new highs for the fifth straight session, led by financials and energy, while small-caps declined. Nifty closed at 26,004, up 0.25%. Analysts remain positive on the market, with support at 25,800 and resistance at 26,200-26,250.
Sensex and Nifty50 hit record highs on Thursday, driven by gains in commodity stocks and expectations of China cutting mortgage rates. The Nifty rose 1.89% to 25,388, while the Sensex increased 1.77% to 82,962. Analysts foresee continued gains with key resistance at 25,500.