Sensex Nifty Updates April 1: Markets Surge Over 1.5% Led by Banking and Adani Stocks; Trent Tops Gainers
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Last Updated: 1st April 2026 - 04:51 pm
Indian markets surged sharply, with the Sensex rising 1.65% and Nifty gaining 1.56%, led by strong momentum in banking and broad-based buying across sectors. Stocks like Trent, InterGlobe Aviation, and Adani group names drove gains, while pharma lagged. Global cues remained highly supportive, with strong rallies across Asian and European markets. In the previous session, U.S. markets also posted significant gains, boosting sentiment, while a sharp drop in India VIX indicated easing volatility.
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Stock Market Highlights, April 1
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Domestic Indices Surge Sharply: Indian benchmarks rallied strongly, with the Sensex jumping 1.65% to 73,134.32 and the Nifty 50 climbing 1.56% to 22,679.40. Banking stocks outperformed, while Trent soared 7%, followed by InterGlobe Aviation and Adani Ports among the top gainers.
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Global Cues Strong: Asian markets rallied sharply, led by a 5.24% surge in Japan’s Nikkei, while Hang Seng and Shanghai Composite also posted solid gains. European markets traded firmly higher mid-session, with DAX, STOXX 50, and FTSE 100 advancing, reflecting strong global risk appetite.
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Wall Street Recap: In the previous session, U.S. markets ended sharply higher, with the NASDAQ surging 3.83%, S&P 500 gaining 2.91%, and Dow Jones rising 2.49%. The rally was driven by strong tech buying and optimism around economic resilience and easing concerns.
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Top Gainers
| Company | Gain |
| Trent | 7.00% |
| Interglobe Avi | 6.02% |
| Adani Ports | 5.55% |
| Adani Enterpris | 4.76% |
| Bharat Elec | 4.51% |
Top Losers
| Company | Gain |
| Dr Reddys Labs | -3.61% |
| HDFC Life | -2.99% |
| Cipla | -2.31% |
| Sun Pharma | -1.63% |
| NTPC | -1.62% |
Indian Market Cues
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Gift Nifty | 22,823.00 | 0.02% |
| Nifty 50 | 22,679.40 | 1.56% |
| Nifty Bank | 51,448.65 | 2.33% |
| SENSEX | 73,134.32 | 1.65% |
India VIX
| Volatility Index | Value | Change (%) |
| India VIX | 25.01 | -10.33% |
Asian Markets
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
| Nikkei | 53,739 | 5.24% |
| Hang Seng | 25,294 | 2.04% |
| Shanghai Composite | 4,528 | 1.46% |
European Market Mid-Session Update
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
| FTSE 100 | 10,357 | 1.77% |
| DAX | 23,133 | 2.01% |
| CAC 40 | 7,941 | 1.59% |
| STOXX 50 | 5,683 | 2.04% |
U.S. Markets Live Today
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Dow Jones | 46,341.51 | 2.49% |
| NASDAQ | 21,590.63 | 3.83% |
| S&P 500 | 6,528.52 | 2.91% |
*As of 15:45 IST
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