Mumbai, India — February 9, 2026
Domestic equity benchmarks opened the week on a positive note, with both the BSE Sensex and the NSE Nifty registering solid gains in early trade on Monday, reflecting upbeat investor sentiment.
In opening deals, the 30-share Sensex climbed 415.97 points to reach 83,996.37, while the Nifty 50 advanced 126.05 points to trade at 25,819.75, moving decisively above the 25,800 mark.
📊 Previous Session Recap
The positive opening followed a strong close in the previous trading session on Friday, when:
Sensex gained 266.47 points to end at 83,580.40
Nifty rose 50.90 points to settle at 25,693.70
Friday’s gains helped set a firm base for Monday’s upward momentum.
💱 Rupee Strengthens Against Dollar
Alongside equity markets, the Indian rupee also showed strength in early trade. The currency appreciated 21 paise against the US dollar, trading at 90.44, supported by gains in domestic equities and stable global cues.
🔎 Market Outlook
Market participants will closely track:
Global market trends
Movements in crude oil prices
Foreign institutional investor activity
Upcoming macroeconomic data
Analysts note that sustained buying interest and stable currency movement could support market sentiment in the near term, though volatility may persist amid global developments.
