Indian Equity Markets Extend Recovery Amid Global Cues The Indian equity benchmark extended its winning streak for the third consecutive session, with the Nifty settling at 23,581, up 196 points, despite a depreciating rupee. Market breadth remained strong, with an A/D ratio of 3.5:1. The Nifty Midcap and Smallcap segments outperformed the benchmark, advancing 2% and 1.5%, respectively. Sectorally, all indices closed in the green, with the IT and Realty indices emerging as standout performers, while FMCG and Metals underperformed. The index opened flat but witnessed follow-through strength above the previous session’s high, approaching the 38.2% retracement level of the prior decline (25,178-22,955). Profit booking was observed in the final hour, resulting in a bullish candle with a small upper shadow, indicating sustained buying interest at lower levels and mild resistance near the highs. The Indian equity benchmarks are poised for a gap-down opening, tracking a sharp sell-off across global markets amid escalating geopolitical tensions, a spike in Brent crude prices, and the FOMC outcome. Post a weak start, the key focus will be on whether the Nifty holds above its previous swing low of 22,900 (dated 16th March 2026) and forms a higher bottom in the coming session. Crude oil prices have retraced nearly 80% of their recent decline ($120-$81), and any cooling off from current levels could support Indian equities. Historical data from the past four decades suggests that during geopolitical tensions, the median correction in prices is around 11%, with the index spending an average of four weeks in such scenarios. Buying during panic scenarios has historically yielded over 25% returns in the next 3-6 months.#nifty #indian_equity_markets #bank_nifty #nifty_midcap #nifty_smallcap
