Nifty futures on the NSE International Exchange traded 56.20 points, or 0.22 per cent, down at 26,080, hinting at a negative start for the domestic market on Thursday.
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Indian benchmark indices continued to rally higher on Thursday as NSE's barometer Nifty50 index scaled its new highs at 26,306.95 in the early trade.
India’s stock market may be on the verge of a major shift, with early indicators suggesting a reversal in its underperformance against global peers. According to market analysts, momentum is quietly turning in favour of the Nifty, even as leading world indices show signs of exhaustion.
On Thursday, Sensex jumped 446.21 points or 0.52 per cent to end at 85,632.68, extending its two-session gains to 959 points. Nifty50 advanced 139.50 points or 0.54 per cent to close at 26,192.15
On Wednesday, benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended sharply higher supported by a strong uptick in IT stocks that helped lift overall market sentiment.
Nifty futures traded 31 points, or 0.12 per cent higher at 25,946, hinting at a positive start for the domestic market.
Nifty futures traded 40 points, or 0.16 per cent lower at 25,990, hinting at a negative start for the domestic market.
Nifty futures traded 50 points, or 0.19 per cent higher at 26,012, hinting at a positive start for the domestic market.
Nifty futures on the NSE International Exchange traded 32.60 points, or 0.13 per cent, down at 25,953.60, hinting at a negative start for the domestic market on Thursday.
Nifty futures on the NSE International Exchange traded 138.60 points, or 0.54 per cent, down at 25,950, hinting at a positive start for the domestic market on Wednesday.
Nifty futures on the NSE International Exchange traded 40.10 points, or 0.16 per cent, down at 25,737, hinting at a positive start for the domestic market on Tuesday.
Nifty futures on the NSE International Exchange traded 60.80 points, or 0.24per cent, down at 25,650, hinting at a positive start for the domestic market on Monday.
HSBC, in a report, said that earnings have bottomed in India, and it may see a broad-based recovery in calendar year 2026
Nifty futures on the NSE International Exchange traded 32.70 points, or 0.13 per cent, down at 25,741, hinting at a positive start for the domestic market on Thursday.
Amar K Ambani, Executive Director at YES Securities, believes the backdrop is constructive, with rural demand improving, inflation moderating, and fiscal measures supporting consumption.
India’s equity markets to maintain an upward bias in FY26, supported by strong domestic fundamentals, quality midcap opportunities, and healthy liquidity despite global and valuation headwinds, believes Pradeep Gupta, Chairman of Anand Rathi Share & Stock Brokers.
Nifty futures on the NSE International Exchange traded 54.70 points, or 0.20 per cent, up at 26,184.50, hinting at a negative start for the domestic market on Thursday.
Nifty futures on the NSE International Exchange traded 40 points, or 0.16 per cent, up at 26,053.50, hinting at a positive start for the domestic market on Tuesday.





