New Delhi, June 25, 2026: Indian benchmark stock indices opened sharply higher on Thursday, extending their rebound as easing crude oil prices and positive cues from Asian markets boosted investor sentiment.
The BSE Sensex climbed 440.23 points in early trade to 77,435.76, while the NSE Nifty rose 137.80 points to 24,147.60.
The rally was supported by a further decline in global crude oil prices, which eased concerns over inflation, import costs, and macroeconomic pressure on India. Brent crude, the international oil benchmark, was trading 1.70% lower at $72.49 per barrel, continuing its recent downward trend after geopolitical risk premiums began to unwind.
Among the major gainers in early trade were InterGlobe Aviation, Maruti Suzuki, Mahindra & Mahindra, UltraTech Cement, State Bank of India, and Hindustan Unilever, which helped lift the broader market. On the downside, Power Grid, Titan, Infosys, and Bharat Electronics were among the notable laggards.
Analysts said the drop in oil prices is emerging as a key positive for Indian equities, particularly because India is a large importer of crude. Lower oil prices can help reduce inflationary pressure, support the rupee, and improve the country’s fiscal and current account outlook.
The upbeat mood in domestic markets was also mirrored across Asia. South Korea’s Kospi surged more than 5%, Japan’s Nikkei 225 climbed nearly 4%, and Shanghai’s SSE Composite traded marginally higher. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng, however, remained under pressure.
The market gains come even as foreign institutional investors remained net sellers. According to exchange data, Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) sold equities worth ₹1,843.40 crore on Wednesday.
Thursday’s rally builds on Wednesday’s strong session, when the Sensex jumped 790.54 points and the Nifty gained 197.55 points, helped by improving global cues and a broad-based recovery in heavyweight stocks.
With oil prices softening and global risk sentiment stabilising, investors will now watch whether the domestic market can sustain its upward momentum in the sessions ahead.
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