Sensex, Nifty Rise Despite Global Weakness: 10 Highlights From Thursday’s Market Rally

Indian equity benchmarks rebound with solid gains on F&O expiry day, driven by hopes of easing inflation, foreign fund inflows, and FY26 earnings optimism.

March 27, 2025: Mumbai, March 27 – Indian equity markets defied weak global cues on Thursday, closing with healthy gains as investors bought into blue-chip and midcap stocks, betting on a favorable economic outlook for FY26.

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The Sensex rose 318 points (0.41%) to end at 77,606.43, while the Nifty 50 advanced 105 points (0.45%) to close at 23,591.95. This came a day after both indices dropped nearly 1% on profit-booking and global worries.

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Markets saw broad-based buying as BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices rose 0.46% and 0.90% respectively, with the total market capitalization of BSE-listed companies increasing by ₹3 lakh crore to ₹415 lakh crore.

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🔟 10 Key Highlights from the Market Today:

1. Market rebounds strongly despite weak global cues:
   Global markets like the FTSE, DAX, CAC 40, Nikkei, and Kospi ended lower on Thursday amid trade tensions, but Indian benchmarks outperformed.
2. Trump’s tariff announcement stirs global jitters:
   US President Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on imported vehicles from April 3, triggering trade war fears across global markets.
3. Earnings optimism fuels domestic sentiment:
   Analysts say expectations of double-digit earnings growth in FY26 and easing inflation are attracting bullish bets from institutional investors.
4. Strong support from foreign institutional investors (FIIs):
   Continuous FII inflows into blue-chip stocks supported Indian indices despite adverse global news.
5. Mid and small-cap rally continues:
   Broader markets outperformed benchmarks, with increased investor interest in midcap and smallcap segments.
6. Sectoral gains across the board:
   Financials, FMCG, auto, and IT stocks contributed to the market’s rise, showing broad-based sectoral strength.
7. Derivative expiry adds to volatility:
   Being the monthly F&O expiry day, the market witnessed heightened volumes and intraday movements.
8. Investors richer by ₹3 lakh crore:
   The total market capitalisation of listed BSE companies increased from ₹412 lakh crore to ₹415 lakh crore in one session.
9. Nifty nears record high again:
   With today’s gains, Nifty 50 continues its approach toward all-time highs, supported by strong fundamentals.
10. Expert take:
    “The domestic market demonstrated strong resilience today, largely backed by FII buying, blue-chip support, and hopes of economic revival,” Say Experts

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