Sensex, Nifty Post Biggest Single-Day Rally in 4 Years; ₹16 Lakh Crore Added to Investor Wealth

Markets soar nearly 4% as India-Pakistan ceasefire and progress in US-China trade talks fuel optimism; all sectoral indices close in the green.

Mumbai, May 12:
India’s benchmark indices posted their best single-day rally in four years on Monday, with the Sensex surging 2,975 points (3.74%) to close at 82,430 and the Nifty 50 soaring 916.70 points (3.82%) to settle at 24,924.70. The rally was driven by easing geopolitical tensions—notably the India-Pakistan ceasefire—and renewed optimism over US-China trade negotiations.

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The market capitalisation of all BSE-listed companies jumped by a whopping ₹16 lakh crore, reaching ₹432.47 lakh crore, up from ₹416.40 lakh crore on Friday.

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🔟 Key Highlights From Today’s Market Rally:

1. Geopolitical Relief Boosts Sentiment:
   Investor confidence was buoyed after India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire, easing border tensions that had gripped markets in recent weeks.
2. Global Trade Optimism:
   Positive developments in the ongoing US-China trade dialogue further fueled global risk appetite, benefitting emerging markets like India.
3. Sensex and Nifty Clock 4% Gains:
   Sensex hit an intraday high of 82,495.97, while the Nifty peaked at 24,944.80—just shy of its all-time high.
4. Massive Wealth Creation:
   The surge added ₹16 lakh crore to investor wealth in a single session, reflecting across both large and small-cap stocks.
5. Broad-Based Participation:
   The BSE Midcap index gained 3.85% and the Smallcap index rose 4.18%, signaling strong participation from retail and institutional investors alike.
6. Sectoral Rally:
   All major sectors closed in the green, with IT, realty, and metal stocks leading the gains.
7. India VIX Drops Sharply:
   The volatility index witnessed a steep decline, indicating reduced market fear and improved investor confidence.
8. Technical Breakout in Nifty:
   According to Ajit Mishra, SVP at Religare Broking, Nifty’s breakout above 24,857 signals a continuation of the uptrend, with next targets seen near 25,200.
9. Support Levels Identified:
   Technical charts suggest strong support for Nifty between 24,400–24,600, creating a cushion for future pullbacks.
10. Positive Domestic and Global Synergy:
    The rally reflects converging tailwinds from global cues and domestic stability, making Indian equities an attractive bet for the near term.

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