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Nifty And Sensex Start The Week On A Positive Note Thanks To Asian Gains, But Some Concerns Linger

Swarnadwip Nath Published Apr 02, 2026, 02:47 PM Updated Sep 16, 2026, 04:16 PM

The Indian stock markets kicked off the week in the green, following the positive cues from Asian markets overnight. Both the Nifty and Sensex showed modest gains early Monday as investors welcomed signs of easing worries around US interest rates. However, the mood wasn’t fully upbeat becau...

What’s Driving The Market So Far?

The regional markets set the tone with gains fueled by a hopeful view that the US Federal Reserve might pause or even cut interest rates sooner than expected. This typically encourages riskier investments, which helped Indian IT, metals, and consumer goods sectors get a boost.

But on the other side, foreign investors have been pulling money out of Indian equities for a while. This kind of outflow naturally weighs on sentiment and caps the upside. Plus, traders remain wary about possible import tariffs and trade tensions, which could hurt manufacturing and export-heavy companies.

Other Factors Keeping Investors Busy

Domestic economic data, such as upcoming inflation reports and industrial output, will be important triggers for the market’s next moves. There’s also the usual watch on crude oil prices, which impacts sectors from energy to transportation.

In general, while today’s market breadth looks positive, investors seem selective. Instead of a wide rally, focus is on specific sectors doing well amid the mixed environment.

What To Keep An Eye On This Week

Watch for domestic inflation numbers and corporate earnings announcements that might validate or challenge current optimism. Any clarity around tariff policies will be a big deal for investors tracking export-driven firms.

Technical charts suggest support for the Nifty is near 24,700, while 25,000 points remain an important resistance level. How the index moves within this range will provide cues on market strength going forward.

The Bottom Line

Today’s early green opens show the markets are ready to invite more gains, but the road isn’t without bumps. Foreign investor caution and tariff concerns pose real questions. What keeps them balanced is strong domestic demand perspectives and positive trends in key sectors.

Investors should consider these pushes and pulls carefully and stay nimble, keeping an eye both on global developments and homegrown economic indicators.

Sources: Economic Times, Moneycontrol, Reuters, CNBC TV18

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