Sensex, Nifty rebound as Asian markets rally
Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty saw a rebound in early trade on April 29, 2026, driven by buying in blue-chip stocks and a rally in Asian markets. The Sensex climbed 358.92 points to 77,245.83, while the Nifty increased by 101.2 points to 24,096.90. Domestic institutional investors provided support amidst foreign institutional investors offloading equities.
- ▪The 30-share BSE Sensex rose by 358.92 points to reach 77,245.83 in opening trade.
- ▪The 50-share NSE Nifty increased by 101.2 points to 24,096.90.
- ▪Maruti, ITC, and Reliance Industries were among the biggest gainers in the Sensex.
- ▪Foreign Institutional Investors sold equities worth ₹2,103.74 crore on April 28, 2026.
- ▪Asian markets, including South Korea and Hong Kong, traded higher during this period.
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Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded in early trade on Wednesday (April 29, 2026) helped by buying in blue-chip stocks and a rally in Asian markets.Buying by domestic institutional investors also offered support, helping cushion the downside moves, analysts said. Rupee falls 13 paise to 94.81 against U.S. dollarThe 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 358.92 points to 77,245.83 in opening trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty went up by 101.2 points to 24,096.90.From the 30-Sensex firms, Maruti, ITC, Tech Mahindra, Infosys, Mahindra & Mahindra and Reliance Industries were among the biggest gainers.Tata Steel, Asian Paints, ICICI Bank and Axis Bank were among the laggards.Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, traded 0.21% lower at $111 per barrel.In Asian markets, South Korea's benchmark…
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