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Sensex Nifty Updates April 8: Benchmarks Jump Nearly 4% Tracking Global Rally; Financials, Autos Lead Charge
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Last Updated: 8th April 2026 - 04:23 pm
Indian markets surged sharply with the Sensex jumping 3.95% and Nifty rising 3.78%, driven by strong gains in banking and financial stocks like Shriram Finance and Adani Enterprises, while India VIX plunged, signaling easing volatility. Global cues were highly supportive, with Asian and European markets rallying strongly. However, U.S. markets in the previous session closed mixed, reflecting cautious sentiment despite the broader global risk-on mood.
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Stock Market Highlights, April 8
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Domestic Indices Surge Sharply: Indian benchmarks witnessed a strong rally, with the Sensex jumping 3.95% to 77,562.90 and the Nifty 50 soaring 3.78% to 23,997.35. Banking and financial stocks led gains, with Shriram Finance and Adani Enterprises among top performers, while volatility dropped sharply.
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Global Cues Strong: Asian markets rallied sharply, led by a 5.39% surge in Japan’s Nikkei, while Hang Seng and Shanghai Composite posted solid gains. European markets traded strongly higher mid-session, with DAX, CAC 40, and STOXX 50 rising over 4%, indicating robust global risk appetite.
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Wall Street Recap: In the previous session, U.S. markets ended mixed, with the Dow Jones slipping 0.18%, while the NASDAQ and S&P 500 posted marginal gains. The muted performance reflected cautious sentiment amid strong global rallies and mixed economic cues across sectors.
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Top Gainers
| Company | Gain |
| Shriram Finance | 9.94% |
| Adani Enterpris | 8.59% |
| TMPV | 8.44% |
| Interglobe Avi | 8.12% |
| Eicher Motors | 7.96% |
Top Losers
| Company | Loss |
| Coal India | -2.97% |
| Tech Mahindra | -1.49% |
| Nestle | -0.74% |
| Wipro | -0.64% |
| ONGC | -0.40% |
Indian Market Cues
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Gift Nifty | 24,078.50 | 4.24% |
| Nifty 50 | 23,997.35 | 3.78% |
| Nifty Bank | 55,703.95 | 5.67% |
| SENSEX | 77,562.90 | 3.95% |
India VIX
| Volatility Index | Value | Change (%) |
| India VIX | 19.5425 | -20.88% |
Asian Markets
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
| Nikkei | 56,308 | 5.39% |
| Hang Seng | 25,893 | 3.09% |
| Shanghai Composite | 4,582 | 2.70% |
European Market Mid-Session Update
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
| FTSE 100 | 10,598 | 2.49% |
| DAX | 23,944 | 4.46% |
| CAC 40 | 8,235 | 4.18% |
| STOXX 50 | 5,886 | 4.49% |
U.S. Markets Live Today
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Dow Jones | 46,584.46 | -0.18% |
| NASDAQ | 22,017.85 | 0.098% |
| S&P 500 | 6,616.85 | 0.076% |
*As of 15:45 IST
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