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Indian stocks rebound after four-day slide
Indian stocks rebounded on Monday, ending a four-session slide.
The Sensex closed up 483 points at 73,606.75, while the Nifty gained 153 points to finish at 22,753.20.
Both indexes had fallen sharply over the previous four sessions, with the Sensex down 2.16% and the Nifty down 2.38%.
Buying in metal, telecom and healthcare shares helped lift the market, alongside purchases of stocks seen as good value.
The recovery followed a steep market drop, but analysts said it was still tentative.
High oil prices, geopolitical uncertainty and upcoming interest-rate decisions by the US Federal Reserve, European Central Bank and Bank of Japan continued to weigh on investor confidence.
Investors are watching those risks and rate decisions as they assess whether the rebound can last.
Indian stocks rebounded on Monday, ending a four-session losing streak.
The BSE Sensex rose 482.92 points, or 0.66%, to close at 73,606.75.
The NSE Nifty gained 153.20 points, or 0.68%, to settle at 22,753.20.
Buying in metals, telecommunications and healthcare shares supported the recovery.
Analysts said elevated crude prices, geopolitical uncertainty and caution ahead of major central bank decisions continued to weigh on sentiment.
- Who
- Indian stock market investors and companies listed on the Sensex and Nifty.
- What
- The Sensex and Nifty rebounded, ending a four-session losing streak.
- When
- Monday, October 26, 2026.
- Where
- India’s stock markets, including the BSE and NSE.
- Why
- Value buying and gains in several sectors supported the rebound. Analysts also cited a pullback in crude prices.
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The Sensex fell 1,605 points and the Nifty fell 546 points over four straight sessions.
The Sensex and Nifty recovered and ended their four-session losing streak.
- Sensex close
- 73,606.75, up 482.92 points
- Nifty close
- 22,753.20, up 153.20 points
- Sensex day range
- 72,514.57 to 73,606.75
- Top-gaining Sensex stock
- Adani Ports, up 2.72%
- Brent crude
- $114.8 per barrel, down 1.60%
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What people are saying
Mid and smallcaps also witnessed some recovery after last week’s sharp correction, although investors remained selective, favouring earnings visibility and valuation comfort
The recovery, however, remains tentative, with elevated crude oil prices, geopolitical uncertainty and concerns over the global interest-rate outlook continuing to weigh on sentiment