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Sensex, Nifty Gain as Oil Prices Ease Sentiment

10 sourcesUpdated 21 Sept 2026, 8:19 am Coverage regionsGlobal · India
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Indian equity benchmarks closed higher on Monday as crude oil prices fell and global bond yields softened.

The Sensex climbed 564.03 points to settle at 74,858.99.

The Nifty advanced 67.90 points to close at 23,414.30.

Defensive sectors and heavyweight stocks outperformed, while broader indices stayed subdued.

Why it mattersMoves in India’s benchmark indices signal broad market momentum that can affect portfolios, borrowing costs, and near-term investor expectations.
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Midcap and smallcap gauges slipped, even as technical support levels were said to remain intact.

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The coverage broadly agrees that falling crude prices and softer global bond yields lifted sentiment and helped Indian benchmarks finish higher.

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What remains open is whether the current support near higher ranges will hold, since market experts said resistance still exists near those levels and broader indices were weaker. Investor sentiment could shift if crude or yields move again.

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Indian benchmarks finished higher as falling crude oil prices and softer global bond yields improved sentiment and eased inflation concerns. The Sensex and Nifty both advanced, with heavyweight stocks and defensive sectors leading the move. Broader markets were less firm, as midcap and smallcap gauges slipped. Market experts also said technical support levels remain intact despite resistance near higher ranges.

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Sensex rises 564 points, Nifty ends above 23,400 as falling oil prices boost investor sentiment

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Indian equity benchmarks closed higher on Monday as falling crude oil prices and softened global bond yields boosted investor sentiment and eased inflation concerns. The Sensex climbed 564.03 points to settle at 74,858.99, while the Nifty advanced 67.90 points to close at 23,414.30. Defensive sectors and heavyweight stocks outperformed, though broader indices remained subdued with midcap and smallcap gauges slipping. Market experts noted that technical support levels remain intact despite ongoing resistance near higher ranges.