Sensex, Nifty Rise for Second Day on Falling Oil Prices and Global Cues
Mumbai, March 25, 2026 – Indian stock markets ended higher for the second consecutive session on Wednesday, supported by falling crude oil prices and improving global sentiment amid hopes of easing geopolitical tensions.The BSE Sensex rose 1,205 points (1.63%) to close at 75,273.45, while the NSE Nifty gained 392.70 points (1.72%) to settle at 23,306.45.
Investor sentiment improved after US President Donald Trump reiterated that talks are ongoing to resolve the conflict in the Middle East, raising hopes of de-escalation.
On the upside, 23,500–23,600 is seen as a strong resistance zone, followed by 23,800, while 23,000 remains a crucial support level, with 22,900 as the next downside support, according to analysts.
Among Sensex stocks, Bajaj Finance, Titan, IndiGo, Trent, and Mahindra & Mahindra were the top gainers. Meanwhile, Tech Mahindra, Power Grid, and TCS were among the laggards.
Broader markets outperformed the benchmarks, with the Nifty MidCap index rising 2.30% and the SmallCap indexgaining 2.59%.
Sectorally, consumer durables stocks led the rally, while real estate and public sector bank stocks also posted strong gains. However, the IT sector lagged, with the Nifty IT index ending lower compared to other sectors.
The market momentum reflects growing optimism that a potential pause in the US-Iran conflict could stabilize global markets and support further gains in Indian equities.
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