Indian equity markets staged a sharp rebound on June 12, with the combined market capitalisation of all companies listed on the NSE surging by nearly Rs 10 lakh crore, marking the biggest single-session gain in a month. The rally mirrored gains across global markets and was supported by a sharp decline in oil prices after fresh indications that the US and Iran are nearing a provisional agreement to end their conflict.
At the close of trade, the total market capitalisation of NSE-listed companies stood at Rs 462 lakh crore, up Rs 9.66 lakh crore from Rs 452.34 lakh crore in the previous session. Benchmark indices posted strong gains, with the Sensex and Nifty rising 2.3 percent, or 1,695.4 points, to close at 75,527.95 and 23,622.90, respectively. The Nifty MidCap 100 and SmallCap 100 indices advanced 2.5 percent each.The rally was broad-based, with all sectoral indices on the NSE ending higher. Nifty Realty emerged as the top performer, jumping 3.6 percent, while Nifty Energy and Nifty Bank gained more than 3 percent each. Banking, financials, realty and auto stocks led the gains, while oil-sensitive sectors such as aviation, paints, tyres and cement attracted strong buying interest following the decline in crude oil prices. Broader markets also outperformed after recent corrections, with midcap and smallcap indices rising around 2.5 percent, reflecting improved market breadth and investor risk appetite.Global sentiment remained supportive as S&P 500 futures rose 0.5 percent after the benchmark index climbed 1.8 percent in the previous session. Brent crude oil fell 3.5 percent and headed for its first close below $88 a barrel since the early days of the conflict. Investor sentiment improved after reports suggested progress towards a potential agreement between the US and Iran. A Group of Seven official indicated that a deal could be signed as early as Sunday, while Iran's foreign ministry said a framework text was close to being finalised. Reports also indicated that the draft included provisions such as the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and a 60-day negotiation period on nuclear issues.The easing of geopolitical concerns and expectations of stable global energy supplies pushed Brent crude prices towards the $86 per barrel mark, offering relief from inflationary pressures and concerns around India's external balances. The rally was further supported by strength in banking and financial stocks following the RBI's liquidity measures, while the rupee strengthened against the $.
Market experts said equities snapped their recent losing streak amid supportive global cues and easing geopolitical tensions. After opening sharply higher, the Nifty traded in a narrow range during the first half before gaining momentum in the latter part of the session and settling near the day's high. They noted that the index rebounded decisively after holding the crucial 23,000 support zone and reclaiming the key 23,500 resistance area, which coincides with the 20-day exponential moving average. Sustaining above this level could support further gains, while the 23,100-23,300 zone is expected to provide immediate support in the event of profit-taking.
Source: Network18

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