Sensex jumps 628 points, Nifty snaps 7-day losing streak
Indian equity markets rebounded on Thursday, with the Sensex rising 628 points and the Nifty ending a seven-day losing streak. The recovery was fueled by easing global bond yields and renewed foreign fund inflows, despite ongoing concerns regarding crude oil prices.
Why it matters
The market recovery reflects global investor sentiment and the sensitivity of emerging markets to US monetary policy and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
Benchmark equity indices bounced back on Thursday (August 20, 2026), with the Sensex climbing 628 points and the Nifty snapping its seven-day losing streak to end at 24,231.85, tracking a rally in world markets as easing global bond yields revived risk appetite.
Fresh foreign fund inflows also added to the markets' optimism.
The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 628.04 points, or 0.82%, to settle at 77,537.72 after four days of decline. During the day, it surged 701.43 points, or 0.91%, to 77,611.11.
The 50-share NSE Nifty also bounced back after seven days of losses. It ended at 24,231.85, up 153.55 points, or 0.64%.
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