Investor sentiment improves after a U.S. court blocks sweeping tariffs, easing trade tensions globally
The Indian stock market opened and stayed in positive territory throughout today’s session. The two main stock indices, the BSE Sensex and Nifty50, moved higher on the back of strong global cues and easing trade tensions. With major gains in the pharmaceutical and technological industries, today seems to be an economically bright opportunity for the market and for the investors and shareholders.
Market Snapshot
BSE Sensex is up 176 points, or 0.22%, trading at 81,489.
Nifty50 is higher by 52 points, or 0.21%, and stands at 24,804.
The upward movement is modest, but it shows continued strength in investor confidence. The gains are driven by supportive global developments and selective buying in key sectors.
Global Cues Support Indian Equities
A major reason behind the market’s positive mood is a court ruling in the United States. On Wednesday (U.S. time), a federal court blocked former President Donald Trump’s attempt to impose large-scale “reciprocal tariffs” on imports. The court ruled that Trump had no authority to impose such tariffs using the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act.
This legal decision removed fears of a new trade war or increased global tariffs. It has brought relief to international investors and boosted market sentiment globally, including in India. Positive trends in other Asian and European markets also encouraged Indian investors to stay optimistic.
Top Gainers on the Sensex
Several well-known companies led the market rally today. Among the top performers on the Sensex were:
IndusInd Bank
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Tata Motors
Infosys
Sun Pharma
Power Grid Corporation
Tata Steel
Tech Mahindra (Tech M)
Bharti Airtel
These stocks rose between 0.4% and 1.5%. Gains were seen across multiple sectors, including banking, technology, pharmaceuticals, and telecom, which contributed to the market’s overall upward movement.
Performance of Broader Markets
Beyond the large-cap stocks, the broader markets also showed strength:
Nifty MidCap Index rose 0.04%
Nifty SmallCap Index gained 0.35%
These numbers suggest that investors are not just focusing on big companies, but are also confident in medium and small-sized businesses. A broader rally is often seen as a healthy sign for the market, as it indicates wider participation.
Sector-Wise Performance
Here is how some of the major sectors performed today:
Nifty IT Index: Up 0.7% – Driven by buying in tech stocks like Infosys and Tech Mahindra
Nifty Metal Index: Up 0.7% – Boosted by gains in Tata Steel and other metal stocks
Nifty Realty Index: Down 0.5% – Faced some selling pressure and was the only major sector in the red
Sectors like IT and Metals led the charge, while real estate stocks paused after recent gains. Overall, the sectoral picture remains positive, with more sectors gaining than losing.
IPO Market Updates
Today was also an active day in the Initial Public Offering (IPO) segment, with several companies at different stages of their listing process.
IPO Debuts:
Unified Data-Tech (Mainline IPO) was expected to make its stock market debut today.
Ongoing Subscriptions – Day 2:
Scoda Tubes IPO (Mainline)
N R Vandana IPO (SME)
Neptune Petrochemicals IPO (SME)
These companies are currently in the second day of their IPO subscriptions, where investors can apply to buy shares.
Ongoing Subscriptions – Day 3:
Prostarm Info IPO (Mainline)
Astonea Labs IPO (SME)
Nikita Papers IPO (SME)
Blue Water IPO (SME)
These offerings are on their third day of the subscription process. The interest shown by investors will determine how well these IPOs perform once listed.
IPO Allotment Stage:
- Aegis Vopak Terminals IPO (Mainline)
- Schloss Bangalore IPO (Mainline)
These IPOs have now closed their subscription period, and investors are waiting to see if they will receive allotments.
The steady flow of IPOs reflects strong investor interest in new listings and shows confidence in India’s growing businesses.
Investor Sentiment and Outlook
Investor mood remains positive, helped by:
Relief from global tariff concerns
Continued buying in major sectors
Good performance from both large-cap and small-cap stocks
Strong participation in IPOs
Although the market gains are modest today, they come after several sessions of strong movement. This suggests that investors are still finding value in the market and expect earnings growth in the months ahead.
Looking forward, investors will be watching for:
Global economic data, especially from the U.S. and China
Developments in interest rates and inflation
Performance of upcoming IPOs
Movement in oil prices and the rupee
Any surprise in these areas can affect short-term movements, but the overall outlook remains stable and promising.
On Thursday, Indian stock markets are showing steady growth, supported by positive global developments. The Sensex and Nifty50 are both trading higher, while broader markets are also in the green. Top sectors like IT and Metals are helping lift the indices, and fresh IPO activity reflects strong investor enthusiasm.
The court decision in the U.S. removing the risk of aggressive trade tariffs has played a big role in calming global markets. Domestically, India’s strong economic fundamentals and stable policy environment are keeping investors engaged.
As the trading day continues, market watchers will remain alert for any fresh cues, but the trend today suggests a firm and confident outlook for Indian equities.