Stock markets rise in early trade amid rally in global peers, easing crude oil prices
Indian stock markets, including the Sensex and Nifty, opened higher on Tuesday, buoyed by global market rallies and cooling crude oil prices. Investors are also monitoring potential diplomatic developments between the U.S. and Iran.
Why it matters
Market performance reflects investor confidence and the impact of global geopolitical tensions on domestic financial stability.
Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty were trading higher in early trade on Tuesday (September 22, 2026) following a rally in global markets and easing crude oil prices.
The 30-share BSE Sensex was up 42.51 points to 74,901.50 in opening trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty advanced 39.75 points to 23,454.05.
Later, the BSE benchmark quoted 115.62 points higher at 74,974.61, and the Nifty was up 40.50 points to 23,455.60.
Among the 30 Sensex firms, HDFC Bank, Adani Ports, Eternal, Interglobe Aviation, Maruti and Asian Paints were the winners.
HCL Tech, Infosys, Tech Mahindra, Tata Consultancy Services and Sun Pharma were among the laggards.
Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, traded 0.80% higher at $101.1 per barrel.
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