Sensex ends 2,000 points higher: Here's why the stock market jumped today
India Today
The S&P BSE Sensex jumped 2,072.67 points to close at 83,739.13, while the NSE Nifty50 rose 639.15 points to settle at 25,727.55. The Nifty recorded its best single-day gain since May 2025, showing a strong return of buying interest after recent weakness.
Markets ended sharply higher on Tuesday as investors reacted positively to the India–US trade deal, a strong rise in the rupee, and heavy buying in large stocks such as Reliance Industries and major financial companies. Export-oriented stocks also saw strong demand, leading to a broad-based rally across sectors.
The S&P BSE Sensex jumped 2,072.67 points to close at 83,739.13, while the NSE Nifty50 rose 639.15 points to settle at 25,727.55. The Nifty recorded its best single-day gain since May 2025, showing a strong return of buying interest after recent weakness.
Markets opened on a strong note and extended gains quickly after US President Donald Trump announced the India–US trade deal.
Investors welcomed the sharp reduction in US tariffs on Indian goods, which is expected to support exports and improve trade flows between the two countries.
Buying was intense in early trade. Within the first 15 minutes, investor wealth increased by nearly Rs 13 lakh crore. The total market capitalisation of companies listed on the BSE rose to around Rs 468.32 lakh crore, showing that buying was not limited to a few stocks but spread across the market.
The Nifty surged as much as 5% in early trade, putting it on track for one of its strongest single-day performances in five years.
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The gold rate today is around Rs 1.5 lakh per 10 grams for 24-carat gold, while 22-carat gold is near Rs 1.4 lakh, with prices edging higher after recent losses. Silver is also seeing a slight uptick after a volatile phase.
Early indicators suggest a positive start. GIFT Nifty futures were trading at 23,250.5 at around 08:24 am, indicating that the Nifty 50 may open above Thursday's close of 23,002.15.
With multiple energy hubs under threat, the risk to global supply chains has increased sharply. For countries like India, which depend heavily on imports, this means higher costs and tighter supply in the near term.