Sensex Rises 633 Points To 76,704, Nifty Gains 196 Points to 23,777, Markets Extend 3-Day Winning Streak

Indian markets rose for the third straight day, with Sensex up 633 points and Nifty gaining 196 points. The rally was led by IT stocks, supported by global market strength, easing oil prices, and value buying. However, continued FII selling remains a concern for investors.

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Manoj Yadav Updated: Wednesday, March 18, 2026, 04:17 PM IST
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Mumbai: Indian stock markets ended higher for the third straight day on Wednesday, showing strong recovery after recent losses. The Sensex rose 633 points (0.83 percent) to close at 76,704, while the Nifty gained 196 points (0.83 percent) to settle at 23,777.

During the day, the Sensex even touched a high of 77,000, rising over 900 points at one point. The consistent gains reflect improving investor confidence.

IT Stocks Lead the Rally

The rally was mainly supported by strong buying in IT stocks.

Top gainers included Infosys, TCS, HCL Tech, and Tech Mahindra, which saw solid gains. Other stocks like Mahindra & Mahindra, Adani Ports, Axis Bank, and Eternal also performed well.

However, some stocks such as NTPC, Hindustan Unilever, Sun Pharma, and HDFC Bank ended lower.

Global Markets Support Sentiment

Positive global cues also helped Indian markets move higher.

Asian markets were strong, with South Korea’s Kospi jumping 5 percent and Japan’s Nikkei rising nearly 3 percent

Markets in China and Hong Kong also closed in the green

European markets were trading higher

US markets ended with gains in the previous session

This global optimism boosted investor confidence in domestic equities.

Oil Prices Ease Slightly

Crude oil prices showed a small decline, which supported markets.

Brent crude slipped slightly to around $103.3 per barrel. Lower oil prices are positive for India as they reduce import costs and inflation pressure.

Buying After Recent Fall

Experts say the rally is driven by value buying and short covering after the recent market fall. Investors are now buying stocks at lower levels, expecting future gains.

Sectors like IT, realty, and auto led the recovery, along with strong participation from midcap and smallcap stocks.

FII Selling Continues

Foreign investors continued to sell shares. Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) sold equities worth Rs 4,741 crore, while Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) bought stocks worth Rs 5,225 crore, helping balance the market.

Previous Session Gains

Markets had already gained in the previous session as well. On Tuesday, the Sensex rose nearly 568 points, and the Nifty gained over 172 points, setting the stage for the current rally.

Published on: Wednesday, March 18, 2026, 04:17 PM IST

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