Indian stock markets opened the second half of 2026 with modest gains after recent declines. Investors are closely watching escalating US-Iran tensions, which are impacting oil prices, and a concerningly weak monsoon season. Analysts suggest adjusting portfolios towards fixed income and monsoon-proof sectors like healthcare and defense to mitigate potential fallout from the dry spell.
Why did market rise today? Sensex soars 890 pts, Nifty closes above 24,250; 4 factors behind Rs 4 lakh cr gains on D-Street
Indian stock markets experienced a significant surge on Wednesday. Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty both rose over one percent. This occurred despite a sharp increase