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Mumbai, February 25, 2026: Indian benchmark stock indices opened higher on Wednesday as global markets rebounded following easing concerns related to artificial intelligence (AI) stocks. However, investors remain cautious due to ongoing global tariff uncertainties and geopolitical developments.
At the opening bell, the Nifty 50 rose by nearly 0.5 percent to open at 25,512.60, gaining 87.95 points. Meanwhile, the BSE Sensex surged over 470 points during early trade, reflecting improved investor sentiment.
Global Cues Support Market Recovery
Market experts attributed the positive opening to a rebound in global equities after recent sell-offs driven by artificial intelligence sector concerns. Analysts believe markets had entered an oversold zone, triggering fresh buying interest.
Banking and market expert Ajay Bagga stated that Indian stock futures indicated a positive start. However, he warned that global sentiment could shift depending on developments surrounding US economic policies and geopolitical tensions.
According to Bagga, factors such as tariff uncertainties, tensions involving Iran, and risks emerging from the US private credit market continue to influence investor confidence worldwide.
US Markets Lead Global Rally
Wall Street indices closed higher overnight, providing strong cues for Asian and Indian markets. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 370 points, while the Nasdaq Composite jumped more than 1 percent. The S&P 500 also recorded solid gains.
Technology stocks led the recovery, with IBM shares rising nearly 2.7 percent on the New York Stock Exchange.
Sectoral Indices Trade in Green
Back home, all major sectoral indices on the National Stock Exchange of India opened in positive territory:
- Nifty IT gained 0.97%
- Nifty Metal rose 0.89%
- Nifty FMCG advanced 0.40%
- Nifty PSU Bank climbed 0.31%
- Nifty Pharma moved up 0.24%
The broad-based buying indicated improving market sentiment across sectors.
Gold and Silver Prices Remain Elevated
Precious metals continued their upward trend amid global uncertainty. Gold prices in India reached ₹1,60,750 per 10 grams for 24-karat gold, registering a 0.5 percent increase. Silver prices surged more than 2 percent to ₹2,65,981 per kilogram.
Asian Markets Also Rally
Asian equities followed Wall Street’s positive momentum. Japan’s Nikkei 225 index jumped over 1.6 percent, while Taiwan and South Korea markets recorded gains exceeding 2 percent. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index also traded higher in early sessions.
Despite the positive momentum, analysts caution that volatility may persist due to global tariff concerns and upcoming economic policy announcements.
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