Business · India Bureau
Indian stock market surges ahead of Diwali, market cap gains ₹11 lakh crore
A sharp rally in equity markets has lifted investor wealth substantially over two consecutive trading sessions. Both benchmark indices extended their upward momentum on Tuesday following strong gains on Monday.
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India's stock market extended its bullish run on Tuesday, delivering significant gains to retail and institutional investors as the festive season approaches. The Sensex and Nifty indices both posted strong performances, building on Monday's robust gains to add ₹11 lakh crore to overall market capitalisation over the two-day period.
The sustained rally reflects renewed investor confidence in equities ahead of the Diwali festival, traditionally a period of increased retail participation in share trading. Market sentiment appears buoyed by expectations of steady economic growth and corporate earnings trajectories as the financial year progresses.
Tuesday's session saw the benchmark indices post substantial gains, with broad-based buying across sectors supporting the upward momentum. The rally indicates strong appetite among investors to build positions at current levels before the festive holiday period.
The two-day wealth creation underscores a reversal of earlier volatility in the Indian markets. Analysts are monitoring whether this upward trajectory will sustain beyond the festive season, given global economic headwinds and domestic macroeconomic developments that could influence future market direction.