Archive · 5 Oct 2026
Indian Stocks Rebound, but Experts Question Whether Market Has Bottomed
Indian stocks went up on Monday after falling for eight weeks in a row.
Some investors felt more hopeful because oil prices eased and worries about US interest rates softened.
Experts say prices have fallen enough to make some shares look more affordable.
They also see signs that stocks could bounce for a while.
But they do not agree that the market has definitely reached its lowest point.
They are watching 22,200–22,000 as an important floor for the Nifty 50.
They say a rise above 22,800 would be a more encouraging sign.
Expensive oil, high US bond yields and foreign investors selling shares could still put pressure on the market.
On Monday, October 5, the Nifty 50 rose 0.60% to 22,555.75 and the Sensex gained 0.66% to 72,382.47.
The rebound followed eight consecutive weeks of losses for the benchmark indices, their longest such streak in 25 years for the Nifty 50.
Experts identify 22,200–22,000 as a key Nifty support zone and 22,800 as the first major hurdle.
Several analysts say oversold conditions and attractive valuations could allow a short-term bounce, but caution that this does not confirm a durable bottom.
High crude prices, elevated US bond yields and continued foreign investor selling remain risks; one expert advises focusing on individual stocks.
- Who
- Indian benchmark indices and market analysts quoted in the article.
- What
- The Nifty 50 and Sensex rebounded, while experts assessed whether the market had bottomed.
- When
- Monday, October 5; the year is not specified in the article.
- Where
- India's domestic stock market.
- Why
- Softer crude prices and reduced expectations of an imminent US rate hike supported the rebound; analysts also cited oversold conditions.
Reasons for a possible recovery
Reasons for continued caution
Market direction
Reasons for a possible recovery
Oversold readings, support near 22,200–22,000 and more comfortable valuations could support a bounce or broader recovery.
Reasons for continued caution
The rebound may only be a short-term pullback; experts say a durable bottom is not confirmed until key resistance is cleared with healthy market breadth.
Fundamental outlook
Reasons for a possible recovery
Some analysts say much of the negative sentiment is already reflected in prices and valuations are attractive.
Reasons for continued caution
Elevated crude prices, high US bond yields and continued foreign selling remain headwinds that could limit gains.
- Nifty 50 close
- 22,555.75, up 0.60% on Monday, October 5.
- Sensex close
- 72,382.47, up 0.66%.
- Recent losing streak
- Eight consecutive weekly declines; the article describes it as the Nifty 50's longest in 25 years.
- Key support zone
- 22,200–22,000 for the Nifty 50; analysts also cite support near 22,200 and 22,250.
- First major hurdle
- 22,800; a sustained move above it could strengthen the case for recovery.
- Further resistance
- 22,800 and then 23,150, according to Ruchit Jain.
- Risks cited
- Elevated crude prices and US bond yields, along with continued foreign institutional investor selling.
- Valuation cited
- Sunny Agrawal said the Nifty 50 was trading at about 18x P/E around 22,400, below its long-period average.