Stock market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty surged in early deals on Monday (August 3, 2026) following a sharp decline in crude oil prices amid easing geopolitical tensions.

Foreign fund inflows also added to markets’ optimism during the initial trade. The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 470.06 points to 78,564.70 during initial trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty climbed 150 points to 24,532.95.

From the Sensex pack, ITC, Bajaj Finserv, InterGlobe Aviation, Bajaj Finance, Tata Consultancy Services and Infosys were among the major winners.

Sun Pharma and Maruti were the laggards.

Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, traded 4.9% lower at $83.56 per barrel.

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) bought equities worth ₹277.48 crore on Friday (July 31, 2026), according to exchange data.

Investor sentiment improved after U.S. President Donald Trump indicated that negotiations with Iran are expected to resume on Monday (August 3, 2026), reviving hopes of a diplomatic resolution following recent military tensions, Ponmudi. R, CEO of Enrich Money, an online trading and wealth-tech firm, said.

“Global risk sentiment has also been supported by a sharp correction in crude oil prices as easing geopolitical concerns prompted investors to unwind the recent risk premium,” he added.

In Asian markets, South Korea’s KOSPI, Japan’s Nikkei 225 index and Shanghai’s SSE Composite index were quoting lower, while Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index traded higher.

U.S. markets ended in positive territory on Friday (July 31, 2026).

“The decline in Brent crude to below $84, good progress in monsoon in July and FIIs turning buyers are positive triggers for the market,” V.K. Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist, Geojit Investments Limited, said.

On Friday (July 31, 2026), the Sensex climbed 166.49 points, or 0.21%, to settle at 78,094.64. The Nifty gained 66.45 points, or 0.27%, to end at 24,383.60.

Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty surged over 1% on Monday (May 25, 2026), driven by a sharp correction in crude oil prices and a rally in global markets amid improving sentiment surrounding the U.S.-Iran negotiations.

The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 1,073.61 points, or 1.42%, to settle at 76,488.96. During the day, it soared 1,143.72 points, or 1.51%, to 76,559.07.

The 50-share NSE Nifty surged 312.40 points, or 1.32%t, to end at 24,031.70.

From the 30-Sensex firms, Bajaj Finance, Larsen and Toubro, HDFC Bank, Eternal, Bajaj Finserv, and Kotak Mahindra Bank were among the biggest winners.

In contrast, Infosys, Tata Consultancy Services, Sun Pharma and Hindustan Unilever were the laggards.

Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, tanked 5.52% to $97.82 per barrel.

The U.S. has made significant progress in negotiations with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but President Donald Trump is maintaining a cautious approach and will not accept a bad deal, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Monday.

“Markets witnessed strong positive momentum, driven by a correction in crude oil prices amid rising expectations of a potential US-Iran deal. Global sentiment improved on reports of progress towards reopening the Strait of Hormuz, although credibility remains uncertain given frequent shifts in developments,” Vinod Nair, Head of Research, Geojit Investments Limited, said.

In Asian markets, Japan’s Nikkei 225 index and Shanghai’s SSE Composite index ended higher. Markets were closed in South Korea and Hong Kong due to holidays.

European markets were trading higher. U.S. markets ended in positive territory on Friday (May 22, 2026).

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth ₹4,440.47 crore on Friday (May 22, 2026), according to exchange data.

Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty began Friday’s (January 2, 2026) trading session on an optimistic note as steady buying by domestic institutional investors and a rally in blue-chip Reliance Industries drove the stock markets higher in early trade.

The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 158.19 points to 85,346.79 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty went up by 55.8 points to 26,202.35.

From the 30-Sensex firms, Asian Paints, Maruti, Bharat Electronics, NTPC, Mahindra & Mahindra, Reliance Industries, Bajaj Finance and Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles were among the biggest gainers.

ITC, Titan Company, HCL Tech and Kotak Mahindra Bank were among the laggards.

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth ₹3,268.60 crore on Thursday (January 1, 2026), while Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) bought stocks worth ₹1,525.89 crore, according to exchange data.

“Steady domestic institutional inflows continue to provide broader support, helping offset aggressive selling by foreign investors,” Ponmudi R, CEO of Enrich Money, an online trading and wealth tech firm, said.

In Asian markets, South Korea’s Kospi index, Shanghai’s SSE Composite index and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index were trading higher.

U.S. markets were closed on Thursday for the New Year’s Day holiday.

Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, climbed 0.46 per cent to $61.13 per barrel.

On Thursday (January 1, 2026), the Sensex dipped 32 points or 0.04% to settle at 85,188.60. The Nifty went up marginally by 16.95 points or 0.06% to end at 26,146.55.