Indian equities surge as Sensex gains over 600 points after eight-week decline

Indian stock markets staged a strong comeback on Monday after an eight-week downturn, with the BSE Sensex jumping more than 600 points at market open. The Nifty 50 index also reflected the positive momentum, with gainers significantly outnumbering decliners across both indices.

The rally marks a notable reversal in sentiment after the prolonged weakness that had gripped the markets in recent weeks. Investors appeared to regain confidence as buying activity resumed across multiple sectors, with select stocks witnessing particular strength during the opening session.

The recovery suggests renewed optimism among market participants, though analysts cautioned that the sustainability of the rally would depend on broader economic indicators and global market trends. The sharp opening moves indicated that pent-up demand from the previous period of losses may have prompted fresh accumulation in key stocks.

The index movements reflected broader participation from institutional and retail investors alike, with the volume of transactions indicating healthy interest despite the recent period of caution that had characterized market activity.