Mumbai, India — February 26, 2026
India’s benchmark equity indices opened in positive territory on Thursday, extending gains from the previous trading session amid steady investor sentiment.
The 30-share BSE Sensex rose 254.75 points, or 0.31%, to trade at 82,530.82 in early deals. Meanwhile, the 50-share Nifty 50 gained 63.15 points, or 0.25%, reaching 25,545.65 at the opening bell.
Previous Session Recap
On Wednesday, domestic markets had closed modestly higher.
The BSE Sensex ended up 50.15 points, settling at 82,276.07.
The Nifty 50 climbed 57.85 points to close at 25,482.50.
Thursday’s opening builds on that upward momentum, with early buying visible across key sectors.
Market Overview
The positive start suggests continued investor confidence at the beginning of the fourth trading day of the week. Broader market direction will likely depend on sectoral performance, global cues, and institutional activity as the session progresses.
Market participants will monitor intraday volatility and trading volumes for further direction.
