The BSE Sensex jumped as much as 1,007 points (1.23%) to 82,904, and the Nifty50 climbed 282 points (1.13%) to 25,252 at 11:20 am. This was also the first time that the Nifty 50 breached the 25,250 mark since October 4, 2024.
Meanwhile, the market capitalisation of all listed companies on BSE surged by Rs 5 lakh crore to Rs 452.82 lakh crore.
On the sectoral front, Nifty Bank, Financial Services, Auto, IT, Metal, PSU Bank, Consumer Durables, and Oil & Gas indices rose between 1 and 2% in early trade. In the broader market, the Nifty Midcap and Smallcap indices also opened nearly 1% higher.
Factors behind’s stock market surge today:
1. Ceasefire Between Iran and Israel
The rally was triggered by reports that Iran and Israel have agreed to a phased ceasefire, following nearly two weeks of escalating military tensions. The development was announced by US President Donald Trump, who credited Qatar for facilitating the negotiations.
However, tensions remain on the ground. The Israeli military said early Tuesday that it had detected another wave of missiles launched from Iran. Sirens were activated across several cities, including Jerusalem, where residents took shelter in underground parking lots after receiving mobile alerts.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed the alerts in a social media post, stating that sirens were heard following the missile launch. According to AP reports, notifications were sent to citizensβ phones ahead of the missile barrageβs expected arrival.
2. Oil Prices Slide
Oil prices dropped over 3% on Tuesday, extending the 9% slide seen on Monday after Iran’s limited retaliation against a U.S. air base signaled a potential de-escalation of hostilities.
With the immediate threat to the crucial Strait of Hormuz shipping route appearing to ease, U.S. crude futures fell another 3.4% to $66.15 per barrel, the lowest level since June 11.
On Monday, oil prices had plunged nearly 6% after Iran launched missiles at a U.S. air base in Qatar in response to earlier American airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.
A continued decline in crude oil prices would be a positive for India, which depends heavily on imports to meet its energy needs. Lower oil prices help ease inflationary pressures and narrow the fiscal deficit, offering relief to policymakers and consumers alike.
3. Global Market Rally
Indian equities mirrored the global rally, opening sharply higher as easing tensions between Iran and Israel lifted investor sentiment. U.S. President Donald Trump, in a post on Truth Social, said the ceasefire would take effect within 12 hours and declared the war βended.β
The MSCI Asia-Pacific index (excluding Japan) jumped 1.8%, Japanβs Nikkei gained 1.4%, Chinaβs blue-chip index rose 1%, and Hong Kongβs Hang Seng advanced 1.7%.
4. Decline in Dollar
The dollar index extended its overnight losses, slipping 0.3% to 98.12 following the ceasefire announcement. The retreat in the greenback added to the positive sentiment across global markets.
Meanwhile, U.S. 10-year Treasury yields rose 2 basis points to 4.35%, after falling 5 bps overnight. The move came as Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman indicated that the time to cut interest rates may be approaching, citing growing risks to the labour market.
All eyes are now on Fed Chair Jerome Powell, who is set to testify before Congress later on Tuesday. Powell has so far remained cautious on signalling near-term rate cuts.
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