Indian equity markets recorded their strongest weekly performance since February 2021, with the Sensex and Nifty 50 rising for seven consecutive sessions and closing at their highest levels in eight months.
The rally added nearly ₹28 lakh crore to the total market capitalisation of companies listed on the BSE. The recovery came despite a global technology sell-off driven by concerns over artificial intelligence valuations and potential restrictions on data centre construction in the United States.
Foreign institutional investors returned to Indian equities during the week, purchasing approximately ₹31,000 crore worth of shares from Monday to Thursday. The buying followed a period of record outflows from the Indian market.
Foreign Investor Buying Supports Indian Equities
The return of foreign institutional investors provided a significant boost to market sentiment. Their purchases of approximately ₹31,000 crore from Monday to Thursday helped support the broader market recovery.
The buying followed a period of heavy foreign investor selling, making the latest inflows an important development for Indian equities.
Lower Crude Prices Support Market Recovery
Falling Brent crude prices also supported Indian equities as concerns over the West Asia conflict eased. Lower crude prices provided additional relief to the domestic market amid concerns about India’s exposure to imported energy.
The combination of foreign investor buying and easing geopolitical concerns helped Indian benchmarks outperform several global markets during the week.
Despite the strong recovery, both the Sensex and Nifty remained in negative territory for 2026. The weekly rally therefore marked a significant recovery in market sentiment but did not fully reverse the year’s losses.
What was the strongest weekly rally recorded by Sensex and Nifty?
The indices recorded their strongest weekly performance since February 2021.
How much market value was added during the rally?
The rally added nearly ₹28 lakh crore to the market capitalisation of BSE-listed companies.
How much did foreign investors buy?
Foreign institutional investors purchased approximately ₹31,000 crore worth of shares from Monday to Thursday.
Why did Indian markets rise despite global technology weakness?
Renewed foreign investor buying, falling crude prices and easing geopolitical concerns supported Indian equities.
