Indian equity benchmarks maintained a positive trajectory on Thursday, as the Sensex climbed 200 points and the Nifty comfortably reclaimed the 24,100 threshold. Investors appear largely unfazed by the ongoing volatility in the Middle East, opting instead to focus on domestic sector momentum.
The IT index emerged as the primary catalyst for today’s session, witnessing significant buying interest that offset tepid performance in the banking sector. Meanwhile, the Indian Rupee maintained stability against the greenback, providing a steady backdrop for institutional participants.
Energy markets also remained relatively calm, with crude oil prices seeing only marginal movement. This lack of external shocks has allowed the broader market to consolidate gains without succumbing to panic selling.
Looking ahead, market strategists expect the indices to remain within a tight trading range. With a cautious but optimistic bias, analysts suggest that maintaining current support levels will be critical for sustaining this upward momentum through the end of the week.