Indian Stock Market Recovers After Thursday’s Sell-Off; Sensex Rises 180 Points, Nifty Gains 80

Indian stock markets showed signs of recovery on Friday after suffering a sharp decline in the previous session. The benchmark indices opened in positive territory on the final trading day of the week, offering some relief to investors following Thursday’s heavy losses.

Sensex and Nifty Trade Higher

At the start of Friday’s trading session, the BSE Sensex gained around 180 points, while the NSE Nifty 50 advanced approximately 80 points. The Sensex was trading at around 72,260, while the Nifty stood near the 22,440 level.

The positive opening indicated a recovery in market sentiment after Thursday’s significant sell-off. Investors closely monitored movements across key sectors, with information technology stocks attracting attention during early trade.

IT Stocks Gain Amid US Green Card-Related Developments

Shares of major Indian IT companies, including Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Infosys, Wipro and HCL Technologies, traded in positive territory during the opening session.

The gains came amid reports concerning restrictions on green card-related benefits under the Donald Trump administration in the United States. Despite the developments surrounding US immigration policies, Indian IT stocks showed strength in early trading.

Market participants continued to assess the potential implications of US policy changes for Indian technology companies and their business prospects.

Rupee Recovers Marginally Against the US Dollar

The Indian rupee also registered a slight improvement against the US dollar. According to the figures reported, the currency strengthened by four paise, moving from ₹96.78 per dollar in the previous session to ₹96.74 per dollar.

The marginal recovery in the currency accompanied the positive opening in the domestic equity market.

Investors Lose Nearly ₹8 Lakh Crore on Thursday

Thursday’s sharp market decline had dealt a significant blow to investors, wiping out nearly ₹8 lakh crore in market capitalisation.

The losses triggered concerns over market volatility and investor sentiment. Friday’s recovery provided some relief, although the sustainability of the upward movement remained uncertain.

Market participants will continue to watch global developments, US policy decisions, currency movements and sector-specific trends to assess the direction of Indian equities in the coming sessions.