Mumbai, India | January 28, 2026
Indian equity benchmarks opened firmly in the green on Wednesday, extending gains from the previous session as early buying interest lifted key indices in morning trade.
At the opening bell, investor sentiment remained positive, supported by overnight momentum and continued optimism around domestic and global cues.
🔔 Market Opening Snapshot
In early trade on Wednesday:
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BSE Sensex rose 406.28 points, or 0.50%, to trade at 82,263.76
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NSE Nifty 50 climbed 149.30 points, or 0.59%, to reach 25,324.70, crossing the 25,300 mark
Both benchmark indices traded higher within minutes of market opening, indicating a broad-based positive start.
⏮️ Previous Session Recap
On Tuesday, Indian markets had already closed on a strong note:
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Sensex surged 319.78 points to settle at 81,857.48
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Nifty 50 advanced 126.75 points, ending the session at 25,175.40
The positive close in the previous session helped set the tone for Wednesday’s opening trade.
📊 Market Mood
Traders attributed the upbeat opening to carryover momentum, selective buying in index-heavy stocks, and sustained investor confidence. Broader market direction is expected to remain sensitive to global developments and upcoming domestic triggers.
Market participants are closely monitoring sector-wise movement and intraday cues for further direction.
