Indian Stock Market Rebounds on Global Cues
Analysis based on 12 articles · First reported Mar 05, 2026 · Last updated Mar 05, 2026
Indian benchmark indices S&P BSE Sensex and NIFTY 50 rebounded significantly, driven by positive global cues and strong buying from Domestic Institutional Investors. This recovery signals a temporary relief for investors after recent losses, though the underlying geopolitical tensions remain a factor.
On Thursday, March 5, 2026, Indian stock market benchmark indices, S&P BSE Sensex and NIFTY 50, bounced back strongly, closing over 1% higher. This rebound followed several sessions of heavy losses attributed to the conflict in West Asia. The S&P BSE Sensex surged 899.71 points to settle at 80,015.90, while the NIFTY 50 climbed 285.40 points to end at 24,765.90. Major gainers included Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone, Reliance Industries, NTPC Limited, Bharat Electronics, Tata Steel, Larsen & Toubro, and IndiGo. Conversely, HCLTech, Tech Mahindra, ICICI Bank, Asian Paints, and Hindustan Unilever were among the laggards. Global markets also showed a positive trend, with South Korea's KOSPI jumping nearly 10%, and Japan's Nikkei 225, Shanghai's SSE Composite Index, and Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index all closing higher. Brent Crude prices also rose. Foreign institutional investors offloaded equities, but Domestic Institutional Investors provided strong buying support.
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